Chief Information Security Officer
University of Alberta — Edmonton, AB, Canada
Posted 2026-10-27
The University of Alberta has engaged DHR International Canada Inc. to manage this search. To explore this exciting opportunity further, please contact or submit your resume to uofaciso@dhrglobal.com. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Associate Vice-President of Information Services & Technology (IST), the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) provides leadership to discrete functions, operations, programs or services within the cybersecurity and IT compliance areas of the university. The CISO is a Director within IST, reporting to the CIO alongside the other IST portfolio directors, and works in close collaboration with them so that security is built into how systems and services are designed, implemented and supported. Directors are expected to generate excitement, engagement, support and momentum for their area’s initiatives. As leaders, they straddle the worlds of operational and strategic leadership, translating strategic vision into operational/action plans for their staff. The CISO leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive security strategy to safeguard University assets, information, and infrastructure. This role operates within a compl