Information Security Officer 3 (Security Architect, Application and Product Security)

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Alberta is seeking an Information Security Officer 3 (Security Architect, Application and Product Security) to safeguard Alberta’s digital services. You will embed security across DevSecOps, lead architecture initiatives, and collaborate with client departments to strengthen security capabilities.

The role emphasizes protecting critical systems, guiding secure development, and aligning with ISMDs and policy instruments while contributing to enterprise security posture.

Qualifications

• university degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience in secure solution delivery / CI/CD / security architecture.
• Related two-year diploma or one-year certificate with corresponding experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and advocate security architecture and DevSecOps policy instruments.
• Provide security guidance across application and product security projects.
• Lead security initiatives and projects within a DevSecOps framework.
• Perform security reviews and advise on secure coding, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and third-party solutions.

Skills

DevSecOps

Security architecture

CI/CD security

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Two-year post-secondary diploma

One-year post-secondary certificate

Job description

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Information Security Officer 3 (Security Architect, Application and Product Security)

Job Information
Job Title: Information Security Officer 3 (Security Architect, Application and Product Security)
Job Requisition ID: 87995
Ministry: Technology & Innovation
Location: Remote across Alberta
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 26, 2026
Classification: Systems Analyst Level 3
Salary: $3,847.03 to $5,095.52/ bi-weekly ($100,407 - $132,993/ year)
The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

Every member of Technology and Innovation strives to enable the success of our Ministry partners and Albertans through providing exceptional client focused services that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. If that describes you, please read on!
To learn more about us, please visit our ministry’s web page Technology and Information and Cybersecurity in Alberta.
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

We’re growing our Cybersecurity Services team and looking for an exceptional security professional to join our Application and Product Security group. If you’re ready to make an impact in protecting the applications and products that matter most, we’d love to hear from you.

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” to determine capabilities to protect applications and services from experiencing similar incidents? Do you thrive on improving systems, services, and processes to be more secure, effective, and efficient? Can you keep the larger picture in mind while digging into the weeds? Do you enjoy working with teams of dedicated professionals to reduce the occurrence of significant security issues and strengthen the security posture of an enterprise environment? If so, this position may be for you!

As an Information Security Officer, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the Government of Alberta’s digital services, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of key systems and data. You will work closely with client departments to strengthen and evolve security architecture and capabilities, embedding security seamlessly within a modern DevSecOps framework.

In this role, you will help uphold the Government of Alberta’s Information Security Management Directives (ISMDs) and related cybersecurity policy instruments, with a focus on application and product security. Your contributions will directly support the secure and reliable operation of the province’s computing environment and digital services. Additionally, you may lead or support the design and implementation of security controls including cybersecurity technologies, processes, policies, and awareness initiatives to continuously enhance Alberta’s cybersecurity posture. The Security Architect (Information Security Officer 3) is a senior-level role where you’ll lead security initiatives, projects, or teams while applying deep, expert-level knowledge of security architecture. This position plays a hands‑on leadership role, driving impactful information security outcomes across the organization.

Responsibilities:

Some of your responsibilities in this position will include but are not limited to:

• Development, maintenance, advocacy, and compliance for security architecture and DevSecOps framework and policy instruments such as directives, frameworks, policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Security architecture subject matter expertise in the one or more following domains:
  • Secure application development processes and tools.
  • Secure business architecture.
  • Secure data architecture.
  • Secure application architecture.

Role Responsibilities (cont'd)

• Secure technology architecture.
• Consultation, evaluation, and delivery of digital service products throughout the solution development life cycle (SDLC) for conformance to IMT cybersecurity policy instruments including formulation of options and recommendations.
• Conduct security review, consult, and advise on secure coding, secrets management, on-premises, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and third-party hosted solutions with verbal and written report.
• Provide security advice to business and technical stakeholders, including senior executives.
• Participate in projects as an information security subject matter expert with a focus on security architecture and security capabilities within a DevSecOps framework to protect digital service development and operations.
• Participate in the identification of information security requirements, as well as the development of strategies and solutions to meet these requirements across the organization.
• Facilitate or perform identification, assessment, and treatment of information and technology security threats and risks.
• Ensure risks and treatment plans are documented in the Government of Alberta's Information Technology Security Risk Register.
• Communicate cyber threat information to stakeholders.
• Perform cyber threat or cyber security controls related research as requested by Cybersecurity Services management.
• May be required to assist in cybersecurity incident response as required.
• Must have a sense of humor.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Ability to lead and remain calm in times of crisis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for executive briefings and technical discussions.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and secure alignment across multiple stakeholders.
• A sense of curiosity to investigate root cause and identify options and a recommendation.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for complex environments.

AI-First Mindset

The role is designed with an AI-first approach to help you work smarter, not harder. You will leverage AI tools to:

• Automate insights and personalize stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and track KPIs using AI to surface trends and predict outcomes.
• Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing AI to address complex problems and automate analysis of extensive datasets.

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.

• Systems Thinking: You will consider the whole system when developing, evaluating and implementing process and technology change.
• Creative Problem Solving: You will assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
• Agility: You will need to provide results in a complex, diverse and changing environment.
• Develop self and others: A commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.
• Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required:

• A university degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience in:
  • Secure solution delivery life cycle.
  • Secure application development.
  • Securing continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD).
  • DevSecOps, testing, and security architecture.
• A related two-year diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution and a minimum of six (6) years related experience; or
• A related one-year certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution and a minimum of seven (7) years related experience.

Assets:

• Security certification (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, GPEN, or equivalent) or working toward certification is expected.
• Enterprise architecture experience and/or certification.
• Experience with AI-powered cybersecurity tools and techniques.

***Candidates with lesser experience may be considered for a lower classification level, subject to meeting the applicable qualifications and requirements

Terms of Employment: Up to one (1) permanent, full-time position, with the potential for one (1) additional temporary, full-time position.
Hours of Work: 36.25hrs/ week – Monday to Friday.
Location: Remote across Alberta.
These positions are eligible for remote work. You must reside in Alberta to work remotely.

A written practical exercise may be required as part of the interview process.

Depending on the project, on-call rotation and overtime may be required.

Final candidates will be required to undergo enhanced security screening.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

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 we have to offer:

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michelle Elliott at [e-mail].