Are you a cybersecurity leader ready to shape the future of threat response in Alberta’s education sector? Do you want to help build a world-class Security Operations Centre (SOC) to defend against a fast-evolving threat landscape? This may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

Cybera is Alberta’s research and education network organization. We serve the research and education sectors by providing trusted global connectivity and valued digital services, and by fostering collaborations and local technological advancements. Our vision is to create a connected, secure and equitable digital future for Alberta. 

We are seeking a skilled and driven cybersecurity professional to take on the role of Security Operations Centre Manager, responsible for leading a newly formed regional Security Operations Centre (rSOC).  This is your opportunity to lead and optimize a high-performing analyst team, driving real-time threat detection, effective incident coordination, and operational excellence. You’ll be a key figure in the evolution of our SOC, collaborating closely with internal partners, national security peers, and global research and education network organizations.

If you are passionate about cybersecurity and have been looking for an opportunity to see your leadership skills improve the public sector, as well as collaborate with peers nationally and globally, please introduce yourself!

We will ask you to:

Lead the daily operations of a high-performing SOC analyst team — optimizing workflows, coordination, and service excellence. Oversee incident detection, triage, and response in alignment with established procedures and Service Level Agreements. Collaborate closely with the detections team to enhance threat detection, response, and automation capabilities. Coordinate the SOC team scheduling, including shift rosters, on-call, annual leave, etc. Foster a culture of learning by mentoring analysts, supporting professional development, and promoting knowledge sharing. Build and sustain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, member institutions, and global follow-the-sun partners. Maintain awareness of current and emerging threats to shape incident response and detection strategies. Work in a hybrid home/office environment and be available on-call for critical incident support. Navigate a fast-paced environment with competing demands while maintaining a high standard of service.

Your professional toolkit should include:

5-10 years’ experience in security operations, incident response, threat hunting roles, and/or information security forensic roles. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience; further education or certifications in cybersecurity are a plus. Ability to work with clear leadership but minimal day-to-day supervision. Leadership and management experience with teams working in a hybrid home/office environment. Strong verbal and written English communication skills. Ability to understand complex cybersecurity topics, and communicate and present them at a higher level. Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and confidentiality. Hands-on experience in security tools and technologies, specifically SIEM, SOAR and UEBA tools.  Awareness of current trends in cybersecurity, including knowledge of tactics for different types of threat actors.  Knowledge of IT security frameworks, such as NIST CSF and CIS.

If this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to spend some time researching Cybera (https://cybera.ca) and Canada’s National Research and Education Network (NREN). Please introduce yourself to us and describe how your skills and experience would be a great fit for Cybera and our community by way of a written cover letter. 

Compensation and Location:

This position is based in Calgary. Salary will be commensurate with experience. No relocation costs will be awarded.

Benefits of working at Cybera:

This is your opportunity to work for a flexible, tech-forward company that is helping Canada become a more equitable place to work, learn, and play! 

We offer:

A flexible work environment. Highly supportive and inclusive work culture. 35 hour work weeks. Benefits: Health & Vision benefits from day one Long & Short term disability benefits from day one Flexible Health Spending Account (after successful probation) $1,500+ annually for your professional development Regular Lunch & Learns - from department updates to EDI topics Internal Mentorship program RRSP program (after successful probation) Healthy snacks in the office — and sometimes unhealthy snacks 10 days per year to use for sick time or mental health days The opportunity to invest in yourself and your career.

How to Apply:

This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Your application should include a cover letter sharing how your skill-set matches the position requirements (of course we don't expect you to have them all!)  While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or recruiter assistance at this time, please.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income or family status of that person or of any other person.