Top Benefits
About the role
Our organization:
The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is the industry-funded regulator responsible for administering the province's securities laws. It is entrusted with fostering a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and with protecting investors. As a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the ASC works to improve, coordinate and harmonize the regulation of Canada's capital markets.
The Information Technology (IT) division is responsible for the operational and strategic management of technology services that enables the ASC to fulfill its mandate. The division ensures the ASC has the appropriate resources necessary to ensure the consistent, reliable and secure delivery of services, and understanding and anticipating the organization’s unique technology requirements.
The opportunity:
Reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the IT Security Manager will lead a small team in the design, delivery, and management of a secure and resilient technology environment. The IT Security Manager will lead the operationalization of the strategic vision for all cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring the protection of the ASC’s information assets and the integrity of its digital ecosystem.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing, evolving, and executing a multi-year cybersecurity roadmap and identifying associated resource requirements.
- Building and sustaining a culture of cybersecurity awareness, accountability, and shared responsibility across the organization.
- Designing and leading organization-wide cybersecurity and awareness programs that promote engagement, adoption, and lasting behavioural change.
- Leading, mentoring, and empowering a high-performing security team committed to collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.
- Leading the administration of the ASC’s enterprise cybersecurity program, encompassing risk management, threat detection, incident response, and disaster recovery.
- Overseeing the cybersecurity program, including intrusion detection and prevention, vulnerability management, and endpoint protection systems.
- Managing vendor and third-party risk across the procurement and contract lifecycle, embedding security into business and technology processes.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A university degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, or equivalent, are strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in information security with at least five years in a managerial role.
- Experience using leading frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS 18, etc.).
- Demonstrated expertise in cyber risk management, incident response, threat intelligence, security architecture, and compliance frameworks.
- Deep knowledge in cybersecurity architecture and risk management.
- Experience with DevSecOps, zero trust, perimeter, and identity-based security.
- Experience with Microsoft security solutions, and cloud security (specifically Azure) is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with POPA and ATIA concerns related to Alberta public service organizations would be an asset.
- Excellent strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills in balancing security maturity with business enablement.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills to translate technical risk into business language.
- Skills in negotiation and collaboration with the ability to build and maintain relationships with executive stakeholders, vendors, and external partners.
To apply:
Click theApply For This Job Onlinebutton to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations by April 7, 2026.*This position will work out of the ASC office located in Calgary, Alberta.*You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. More information about working at the ASC including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found on our website at www.asc.ca.
We offer a hybrid work environment and flexibility, a competitive total rewards package consisting of 100 per cent employer-paid benefits, comprehensive health and dental, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability; retirement benefits; travel insurance; paid vacation time, flex and sick days; an employee family assistance program; transportation allowance, generous flexible spending account and professional development through subsidized courses, conference, workshops, seminars and in-house training. We also encourage fun and giving back to the community with initiatives offered through our ASC Social Club and annual United Way Campaign.
The ASC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected.
About ALBERTA SECURITIES COMMISSION
The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is the regulatory agency responsible for administering the province's securities laws. Our mission is to foster a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and to protect investors.
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Top Benefits
About the role
Our organization:
The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is the industry-funded regulator responsible for administering the province's securities laws. It is entrusted with fostering a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and with protecting investors. As a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the ASC works to improve, coordinate and harmonize the regulation of Canada's capital markets.
The Information Technology (IT) division is responsible for the operational and strategic management of technology services that enables the ASC to fulfill its mandate. The division ensures the ASC has the appropriate resources necessary to ensure the consistent, reliable and secure delivery of services, and understanding and anticipating the organization’s unique technology requirements.
The opportunity:
Reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the IT Security Manager will lead a small team in the design, delivery, and management of a secure and resilient technology environment. The IT Security Manager will lead the operationalization of the strategic vision for all cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring the protection of the ASC’s information assets and the integrity of its digital ecosystem.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing, evolving, and executing a multi-year cybersecurity roadmap and identifying associated resource requirements.
- Building and sustaining a culture of cybersecurity awareness, accountability, and shared responsibility across the organization.
- Designing and leading organization-wide cybersecurity and awareness programs that promote engagement, adoption, and lasting behavioural change.
- Leading, mentoring, and empowering a high-performing security team committed to collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.
- Leading the administration of the ASC’s enterprise cybersecurity program, encompassing risk management, threat detection, incident response, and disaster recovery.
- Overseeing the cybersecurity program, including intrusion detection and prevention, vulnerability management, and endpoint protection systems.
- Managing vendor and third-party risk across the procurement and contract lifecycle, embedding security into business and technology processes.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A university degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, or equivalent, are strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in information security with at least five years in a managerial role.
- Experience using leading frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS 18, etc.).
- Demonstrated expertise in cyber risk management, incident response, threat intelligence, security architecture, and compliance frameworks.
- Deep knowledge in cybersecurity architecture and risk management.
- Experience with DevSecOps, zero trust, perimeter, and identity-based security.
- Experience with Microsoft security solutions, and cloud security (specifically Azure) is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with POPA and ATIA concerns related to Alberta public service organizations would be an asset.
- Excellent strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills in balancing security maturity with business enablement.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills to translate technical risk into business language.
- Skills in negotiation and collaboration with the ability to build and maintain relationships with executive stakeholders, vendors, and external partners.
To apply:
Click theApply For This Job Onlinebutton to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations by April 7, 2026.*This position will work out of the ASC office located in Calgary, Alberta.*You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. More information about working at the ASC including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found on our website at www.asc.ca.
We offer a hybrid work environment and flexibility, a competitive total rewards package consisting of 100 per cent employer-paid benefits, comprehensive health and dental, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability; retirement benefits; travel insurance; paid vacation time, flex and sick days; an employee family assistance program; transportation allowance, generous flexible spending account and professional development through subsidized courses, conference, workshops, seminars and in-house training. We also encourage fun and giving back to the community with initiatives offered through our ASC Social Club and annual United Way Campaign.
The ASC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected.
About ALBERTA SECURITIES COMMISSION
The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is the regulatory agency responsible for administering the province's securities laws. Our mission is to foster a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and to protect investors.