Information Security Officer responsible for safeguarding Alberta's information assets. Protecting data integrity while managing cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
Responsibilities
Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the GoA's information assets.
Identify, assess, monitor, detect, investigate, research, and respond to vulnerabilities, threats, and incidents.
Collect, monitor, and analyze logs for SIEM ingestion.
Provide security advice and communicate cyber threats.
Identify security requirements and develop strategies to address them.
Requirements
Two (2) year diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
A related one-year certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution and one year of related experience.
A recognized security certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, GPEN or equivalent), or active progress toward certification.
Experience utilizing AI-enabled cybersecurity tools and techniques.
Experience in information systems security, IT infrastructure planning, and/or IT architecture.
Experience delivering information security services, supported by knowledge of cybersecurity tools.
Benefits
Working for the Alberta Public Service
Additional insights on benefits found at: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
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