About Red Deer:
Red Deer sits at the heart of Central Alberta along the QEII corridor, perfectly positioned between Calgary and Edmonton. With more than 100,000 residents and a regional reach of over 300,000, it’s a growing hub for business, services, and chance.Here, big-city amenities meet small-city ease. Enjoy abundant parks and trails, vibrant arts and culture, excellent recreation and education, and a strong sense of community.With easy access to lakes, outdoor adventures, and the mountains, plus a thriving economy and high quality of life, Red Deer is an inviting place to live, work, and grow.About The City of Red Deer Municipal Government:
The City of Red Deer is a dynamic municipal organization with a $480M operating budget, a $60M capital program, and a workforce of nearly 1,700 employees. It is focused on growing with purpose by attracting talented, community-minded people who want to make a difference.Guided by the vision “Our City, One Voice,” Red Deer is building a thriving, inclusive, and connected community, with priorities centered on a vibrant economy, community wellbeing, and strong engagement.At its core, the City values its people, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared successThe Opportunity:
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT function—it's a critical public service.The City of Red Deer is looking for an experienced Cybersecurity Lead to provide strategic leadership for the City's cybersecurity program and help safeguard the technology that supports essential municipal services.From protecting critical infrastructure and business systems to guiding executive leadership through cybersecurity risks,



this role is at the center of our digital future.This is an exciting chance for a cybersecurity professional who enjoys combining strategic planning with hands-on technical leadership.Top Key Responsibilities:
Developing and implementing enterprise cybersecurity strategies, policies, standards, and governanceDesigning and improving security architecture across cloud, network, server, endpoint, and identity platformsLeading cybersecurity risk assessments, vulnerability management, penetration testing, and compliance initiativesCoordinating security incident response, investigations, and recovery activitiesBuilding security awareness and training programs for employees across the organizationPartnering with business leaders, vendors, and technology teams to improve organizational resilienceAdvising executive leadership on emerging threats, risks, and cybersecurity investmentsSupporting business continuity and disaster recovery planningDriving continuous improvement of cybersecurity practices and technologiesAs our preferred candidate, you will have:
A Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Security, or a related discipline (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)Five or more years of progressively responsible cybersecurity experienceExperience developing cybersecurity strategies, policies, and governance frameworksStrong knowledge of risk management,



incident response, security architecture, cloud security, networking, and identity managementExperience implementing enterprise security solutions and leading cross-functional initiativesExcellent communication and relationship-building skills with both technical and non-technical audiencesProfessional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, PMP, or related credentials are considered strong assets.Affiliation:
ExemptStatus:
Regular Full-timeRemuneration:
$52.77 to $65.95 per hour.Hours of Work:
75 hours biweekly, Monday to Friday. Some evening and weekend work may be required.The City of Red Deer does not permit the use of unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI) during interviews or any supervised or timed assessments. Any violation may be investigated and result in reliable consequences, including the rejection of your application.We are a municipal government, eager to meet tomorrow's challenges. Our employees are the cornerstone of our organization. We are always seeking creative and skilled individuals with the ability and desire to lead in our dynamic workplace. Each of our employees brings diverse experiences and perspectives, as well as unique skills and talents to the job. Our diverse employee base ensures an environment where individual, team, and organizational successes are embraced and celebrated. We strive to ensure a supportive and respectful work environment for all. Employees are treated fairly and have equal opportunity within the organization to thrive and attain their highest potential.
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