Information Security Officer 3 and Information Security Officer 2

Job Title: Information Security Officer 3 and Information Security Officer 2

Job Requisition ID: 61961

Ministry: Technology & 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)

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.

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.

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.