Information Security Officer 3 and Information Security Officer 2

Information Security Officer 3 and Information Security Officer 2

Government of Alberta
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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)

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Role Responsibilities

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.

Your responsibilities include:

• Providing information security advice to stakeholders
• Participating in projects as an information security subject matter expert
• Identifying information security requirements and developing strategies to meet these requirements
• Performing identification, assessment, and treatment of information and technology security vulnerabilities, threats, and risks
• Documenting risks in the Government of Alberta's Information Technology Security Risk Register
• Communicating cyber threat information to stakeholders
• Conducting research on vulnerability, cyber threat, or cyber security controls as requested

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
• The ability to assess options and implications in new ways
• The ability to anticipate, assess, and quickly adapt to changing priorities

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 or project relating to information security and must demonstrate an 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.

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

Minimum Requirements

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

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.

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

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

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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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.