Cyber Security Analyst

AltaLink

Calgary

On-site

CAD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Extended Healthcare Plan

Spending Accounts

Competitive Compensation

Defined Contribution Pension

Group Life Insurance

Vacation, Earned Time off, Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite Parking

Wellness Programs

Job summary

AltaLink in Calgary is hiring a Cyber Security Administrator to join the Information Systems Operations team. You will provide operational support to the Cyber Security group, assist with incident response and security operations, and grow into higher responsibilities.

The role involves ticket management, inbox coordination, incident handling, threat analyses, remediation reporting, and collaboration with vendors to resolve security events while ensuring audit-ready documentation.

Qualifications

Four-year degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
1 to 3 years IT experience, with at least 1 year in information security and incident response.
Knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs and security tooling.
Experience with UNIX/Linux and Windows OS, and security best practices.
Certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, SSCP, GIAC, CISM are preferred.

Responsibilities

Cyber security ticket management and triage.
Respond to incidents by collecting and analyzing evidence.
Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to remediate incidents.
Prepare remediation reports and contribute to security program improvements.
Ensure audit-ready documentation and compliance alignment.

Skills

Incident response

Cyber security

Root cause analysis

Threat modeling

Communication

Organizational skills

Forensic investigation

Analytical thinking

Education

Four-year degree in a relevant field

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

VPN

SIEM

IP routing & security

Linux

Windows

Job description

Job Title: Cyber Security Administrator

Job Level: IT3/IT4

Date Posted: November 3rd, 2026

Closing Date: November 18th, 2026

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Internal/External Opportunities

Location: Calgary

Powering a bright future starts with you!

At AltaLink, people are at the heart of our success. We are a team committed to doing the right thing for each other and our customers. We foster an environment that is inclusive, collaborative and high performing and we value personal accountability. Our people are empowered to continuously improve, deliver outstanding customer service and make a meaningful impact every day. We embrace the unique identities, experiences and perspectives of our workforce, reflecting the communities where we operate. Everyone at AltaLink can expect to work in a safe, respectful environment where trust and commitment are at the core of how we operate.

Oh, and, what do we do?

We power Alberta! Our transmissionlines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week.When you’re on our team, you’resupporting Alberta’s homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing the safe,reliableandaffordable electricity they rely on. Whether working in the field or in the office, everyAltaLinkercontributes to keeping the lights on. Want to join our team? We’re excited to share that we are hiring a Cyber Security Administrator role.

Job Description

The Information Systems Operations team has a Cyber Security Administrator position available to provide operational support to the Cyber Security team, including supporting incident response and aspects of our internal security operations and protocols. The successful candidate will be expected to develop in their position and assume increasing levels of responsibility.

Responsibilities

Cyber security ticket management, including coordination, follow up and triage.
Cyber security inbox coordination, including monitoring and professional follow up.
Respond to computer security incidents by collecting, analyzing and preserving digital evidence. Support the response to critical security incidents under the direction of more senior staff.
Support implementation of industry-specific threat analyses and the generation of vulnerability reports.
Develop moderate to low complexity remediation reports and recommendations for compliance and security improvements based on changing threats.
Support a consistent approach to information security programs and adherence with standards, processes and best practices.
Assemble and coordinate with technical teams and third-party vendors to resolve moderate to low complexity incidents as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Communicate status of response, resolution and final root cause analysis to the appropriate stakeholders.
Ensure that all incidents are recorded, actioned and tracked to meet audit and legal requirements.
Conduct moderate to low complexity root cause analysis to identify gaps and recommendations to remediate risks.
Communicate effectively with representatives of the Lines of Business, technology specialists, and vendors.
Contribute to security assessments of corporate, operations and EMS systems, services, and programs with support from more senior staff.
Conduct moderate to low computer and network forensic investigation functions relating to various forms of electronic fraud, identity theft, e-commerce fraud, computer intrusion, theft of information, denial of service, multi-national organized electronic criminal groups, as well as financial fraud investigations.
Analyze external information and bulletins, such as CCIRC, to determine the applicability to AltaLink.
Examine the output logs of the AltaLink security devices, tracking down root cause and putting in place remediation plans.
Analyze, report on, and manage vulnerabilities within the environment.
Demonstrate key behaviors and meet identified expectations outlined in our four cultural pillars – one team, continuous improvement, customer focus and personal accountability.

Additional Responsibilities

Perform other essential duties as assigned.
Some basic system administration duties.
Vendor communications for technical support where required.

Four-year degree in a relevant field preferred or an equivalent amount of post-secondary education and experience.
Minimum 1 to 3 years IT experience, including at least 1 year direct Information Security sector experience with a focus on Incident Response.
Proven ability/experience in above noted responsibilities.
Working knowledge of current and emerging information security technologies and development methodologies, e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems, virtual private networking, virus protection technologies, LAN/WAN design, and/or general internetworking technologies
Working knowledge of UNIX, Linux, and Microsoft operating systems, security software and tools, working with software developers, and adhering to compliance requirements.
Working knowledge of application design reviews and threat modeling.
Strong organization and coordination skills.
Demonstrated ability to learn new software programs.
Certifications Given Priority: CISSP, CSSLP, SSCP, SANS GIAC, GSECCISSP, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC.
Knowledge of information security control frameworks such as NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001, PCI, NERC CIP, Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) 08-09, HIPAA, GLBA, CSOX, or other security frameworks.
Understanding of risk management practices and security program development including change management, access control, and physical security
IP network and security understanding including IP routing, quality of service mechanisms, MPLS, and IPsec architectures.
Working knowledge of various programming languages.
Working knowledge of software development lifecycles (SDLCs).
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive outcomes.
Proven track record of good attendance and performance.

Notes

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with AltaLink. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be contacting candidates being considered for an interview.We sincerely appreciate all interest and invite all candidates to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and/or X.

At AltaLink, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fair employment practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, source of income, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable provincial or federal law.