Manager, Cybersecurity Controls Compliance

Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Cybersecurity Controls Compliance 
Job Requisition ID: 61285
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Edmonton (Remote)
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 8, 2024
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary:$3,241.74 - $4,362.44 bi-weekly ($84,609 - $113,859 / 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

The Technology and Innovation (T&I) Ministry supports Government of Alberta (GoA) departments with information management and technology (IMT) leadership and expertise in IMT services delivery, security, and corporate investment management that enable the GoA to meet business goals and objectives.

The Cybersecurity Division is tasked with the protection of the GoA’s information assets from a confidentiality, integrity and availability perspective. They are responsible to identify, assess, monitor, detect, investigate, research, and respond to threats and incidents impacting the security of information assets. 

To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation. 

The passionate and solutions focused people that we hire help us to drive vital programs and services that affect Albertans. Whatever your position is here, you will be a part of something great. Join us!

Role Responsibilities

In this position, you will support the GoA's cybersecurity strategy, reinforces the Information Security Management Directives (ISMD) and ensure that risk and security are built into all IT operations. You will be responsible for participating in and/or coordinating the development and implementation of cybersecurity controls, policy instruments and measuring compliance. 

Reporting to the Director, Cybersecurity Governance Risk and Compliance, you will be responsible for processes, technology, roles and tools used to assess cybersecurity processes, roles, and controls used to secure technology and information assets for the GoA.  

Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Mentoring and coaching staff 
• Leading or coordinating projects or set of activities 
• Assisting in delivery of the Cybersecurity Program for the GoA 
• Providing cybersecurity advice to stakeholders 
• Participating in projects as a cybersecurity subject matter expert 
• Participating in the identification of cybersecurity requirements, as well as the development of strategies and solutions to meet these requirements 
• Presenting cybersecurity controls, frameworks and policy instruments to leadership.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to build productive relationships within the Ministry, GoA and with partnering ministries, agencies, and key stakeholders. 
• Ability to lead and manage a variety of projects and processes and deliver high quality results within time-lines.
• The ability to lead and manage staff/resources to meet time commitments and changing priorities.
• The ability to analyze competing complex issues and synthesize findings to recommend and identify actions and resolutions. 
• Strong negotiating, mediation, facilitation and consultation skills to manage competing perspectives from diverse stakeholders.
• Strong influencing, coaching and conflict resolution skills.

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

Required:

• A related university degree (e.g., Computer Science), supplemented by at least four (4) years of related experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate information, findings and information to a variety of audiences in a variety of formats and venues
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and risk management practices
• Experience working in a large enterprise within a compliance, risk management, and cybersecurity environment

Assets:

• Cybersecurity certification (e.g., CISSP, CRISC, CISM, CCSP)
• Knowledge and understanding of the risk management framework

Equivalencies are:
A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; a related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience; or a minimum of eight (8) years of 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

This position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).

Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, an enhanced criminal record check, academic verification, etc.

While this position is eligible for remote work, the successful candidate must reside in Alberta to work remotely. Monthly visits to the Edmonton office will be required.

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
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.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.