Information Security Officer 3 and Information Security Officer 2

Job Information
Job Title: Information Security Officer 3 and Information Security Officer 2 
Job Requisition ID: 61961
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Remote across Alberta
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 16, 2024
Classification: Systems Analyst Level 3 and Systems Analyst Level 2
Salary: -    Systems Analyst Level 3: $3,199.50 - $4,237.85 bi-weekly ($83,506 - $110,607 / year)

            -    Systems Analyst Level 2: $2,800.43 - $3,845.10 bi-weekly ($73,091 - $100,357 / year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

Every member of Technology and Innovation strives to enable the success of our Ministry partners and Albertans through providing exceptional client focused services that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. We are looking for collaborative, agile, solutions focused individuals with strong communication skills and a strong service orientation. If that describes you, please read on! To learn more about us, please visit our ministry’s web page (https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation.aspx) and Cybersecurity in Alberta (https://www.alberta.ca/cybersecurity-in-alberta.aspx).

Role Responsibilities

Do you have a curious mind and a broad set of technical skills to back it up? Do you enjoy figuring out “what happened and who dun it”? Can you keep the larger picture in mind while digging into the weeds? Do you enjoy working with teams of dedicated professionals to resolve significant security issues? If so, this position may be for you! 

Overall, as an Information Security Officer, you are tasked with protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the Government of Alberta's (GoA) information assets. You are responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, detecting, investigating, researching, and responding to vulnerabilities, threats and incidents impacting the security of information assets. 

You will support the GoA's Information Security Management Directives (ISMD) and contribute to the safe operation of the GoA computing environment. You may also be responsible for participating in or coordinating the development and implementation of security controls, including cyber security technology, processes, policy instruments, and awareness materials. 

Your responsibilities include: 

• Providing information security advice to stakeholders 
• Participating in projects as an information security subject matter expert 
• Participating in the identification of information security requirements, as well as the development of strategies and solutions to meet these requirements 
• Facilitating or performing identification, assessment, and treatment of information and technology security vulnerabilities, threats and risks 
• Ensuring that risks are documented in the Government of Alberta's Information Technology Security Risk Register 
• Communicating cyber threat information to stakeholders 
• Performing vulnerability, cyber threat or cyber security controls related research as requested by Cybersecurity Services management 

To be successful in these positions, you will demonstrate:

• The ability to lead and remain calm in times of crisis;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present detailed high-quality briefing material to executive management;
• The ability to keep broader impacts and connections in mind;
• The ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions; and
• The ability to anticipate, assess, and quickly adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

We are seeking to fill positions in both our Cyber Threat Hunting Team and Security Management Operations (Incident Response) Team. 

Information Security Officer 3
The Information Security Officer 3 position is the senior working level of the position. An incumbent may be asked to lead a team, an activity or a project relating to information security and must demonstrate an in-depth or expert level of knowledge in assigned tasks. 

Information Security Officer 2 
The Information Security Officer 2 position is the full working level of the position, which may be asked to mentor junior level resources.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Qualifications

A security certification (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, GPEN, or equivalent) is an asset. 

Information Security Officer 3 
A university degree in Computer Science or related, supplemented by at least four (4) years of related experience is required. See below for equivalencies. 

Equivalencies are: 
Related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years related experience; related one-year certificate and minimum of seven (7) years related experience. 

Information Security Officer 2
A university degree in Computer Science or related, supplemented by at least two (2) years of related experience is required. See below for equivalencies.

Equivalencies are: 
Related two-year diploma and a minimum of four (4) years related experience; related one-year certificate and minimum of five (5) years related experience.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent - Full-time position  
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week 
Location: Remote across Alberta
-    While this position is eligible for remote work, the successful candidate must reside in Alberta to work remotely.

Depending on the qualifications identified during the assessment process, classification will be determined at the Systems Analyst Level 2 or Systems Analyst Level 3. 

Depending on the project, on-call rotation and overtime may be required. 

Final candidate will be required to undergo security screening.

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information – https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development – https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Christmas closure directive – https://www.alberta.ca/christmas-closure-directive.aspx 
• Special leave directive – https://www.alberta.ca/special-leave-directive
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in a modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Sam Thomas Mathew at Sam.Thomasmathew@gov.ab.ca.