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Security Risk Manager Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

Senior Managers support both high-value and high-risk advisor offices through onsite visits and ... securities legislation and the regulatory requirements of CIRO and the provincial securities ...

Lead Security. Drive Compliance. Inspire Excellence. We are seeking an experienced Airport Security ... Lead health, safety, risk management, and incident investigations. Qualifications * Candidates must ...

Security risk and incident decisions. One of your teams covers platform and office security (SOC 2, network security). You'll manage that lead's delivery cadence and growth like any other. However ...

As Manager, IT Security, you will lead a capable team, strengthen security practices, and help ... Advance risk and compliance by developing standards, support policies, conducting risk assessments ...

Risk Management:Conduct risk assessments toidentifyvulnerabilities in AI systems and data ... Coordinate with the security incident response * Stakeholder Engagement:Liaise with senior ...

Define, configure, and implementprocess control and risk management modules of SAP GRC. * Design and develop SAP BTP security (role collection) andintegratingIAGwith onpremise SAP GRC. * Configure ...

VP of Security

Calgary, AB · On-site

$220 - $340/hr

Experience with governance, risk, and compliance programs, including security policies, risk management, vendor assessments, SOX ITGC, SOC 2 readiness, audit preparation, and executive-level security ...

$20/hr

Excellent report writing skills AFIMAC is a global risk management and elite security company. For more than 40 years, AFIMAC has helped image-conscious companies and organizations across the globe ...

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Excellent report writing skills AFIMAC is a global risk management and elite security company. For more than 40 years, AFIMAC has helped image-conscious companies and organizations across the globe ...

$20/hr

Excellent report writing skills AFIMAC is a global risk management and elite security company. For more than 40 years, AFIMAC has helped image-conscious companies and organizations across the globe ...

$20/hr

Excellent report writing skills AFIMAC is a global risk management and elite security company. For more than 40 years, AFIMAC has helped image-conscious companies and organizations across the globe ...

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How much do security risk manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for security risk manager in Alberta is $105,379.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,000.00 and $132,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much does a risk manager get paid?

A Security Risk Manager's average salary in the United States ranges from $80,000 to $130,000 annually, depending on experience, certifications, and industry. Senior roles or those with specialized skills can earn higher salaries, often exceeding $150,000. Compensation may also include bonuses and benefits related to security and risk management tools.

What is the difference between Security Risk Manager vs Security Analyst?

AspectSecurity Risk ManagerSecurity Analyst
CertificationsCRISC, CISSP, CISMCompTIA Security+, CISSP (optional)
Work EnvironmentStrategic, managerial, policy-focusedOperational, monitoring, incident response
Employer & Industry UsageOrganizations with risk management frameworksIT departments, cybersecurity teams

The Security Risk Manager focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks at a strategic level, often managing policies and frameworks. In contrast, the Security Analyst handles day-to-day security monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability assessments. Both roles require cybersecurity certifications, but the Risk Manager's role is more strategic, while the Analyst's role is more technical and operational.

What are some common challenges Security Risk Managers face when implementing new security policies within an organization?

Security Risk Managers often encounter challenges such as resistance to change from employees, balancing security needs with business operations, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Gaining buy-in from various stakeholders requires strong communication and education efforts, as some team members may perceive new protocols as disruptive. Additionally, Security Risk Managers must continuously assess evolving threats while adapting policies to keep the organization protected without hindering productivity.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Security Risk Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Security Risk Manager, you need a solid understanding of risk assessment, security protocols, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by a degree in cybersecurity, information security, or a related field. Familiarity with risk management frameworks (like ISO 27001 or NIST), security information and event management (SIEM) systems, and certifications such as CISSP or CISM are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, communication, and leadership skills help you effectively identify vulnerabilities and collaborate with stakeholders. These competencies are crucial for proactively managing threats, ensuring organizational resilience, and maintaining regulatory compliance.

What is the highest salary for a risk manager?

The highest salary for a Security Risk Manager can exceed $150,000 annually, especially for those with extensive experience, advanced certifications like CISSP or CISM, and leadership roles in large organizations. Salaries vary based on industry, location, and the complexity of security environments managed.

What does a security risk manager do?

A security risk manager assesses and identifies potential security threats to an organization’s information systems and physical assets. They develop strategies, implement policies, and oversee security measures to mitigate risks, often using tools like risk assessment frameworks and security audits. Strong analytical skills and relevant certifications such as CISSP or CISM are typically required.

Can I make $200,000 a year in cyber security?

Security Risk Managers with extensive experience, advanced certifications, and specialized skills can potentially earn $200,000 or more annually, especially in high-demand industries or senior roles. Salary levels depend on factors such as location, company size, and individual expertise, with senior positions often offering higher compensation.
What cities in Alberta are hiring for Security Risk Manager jobs? Cities in Alberta with the most Security Risk Manager job openings:
Infographic showing various Security Risk Manager job openings in Alberta as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,379 per year, or $50.7 per hour.
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Job description

Specialist, Network Security Integrator
At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely-helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us! 

Job Summary 

The Specialist, Cloud Network Security Operation Center (Subject Matter Expert) provides technical leadership and hands-on delivery for Network Security projects, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of CN's information assets across on-prem and cloud environments. The incumbent leads end-to-end project execution (from requirements and design through implementation and transition to operations), partners with architecture, product, and project management teams to align outcomes to corporate priorities, and produces clear technical assessments and recommendations for emerging risks, issues, and initiatives. The role also mentors permanent employees and consultants, driving high-quality, repeatable delivery-especially for net-new or innovative initiatives that require building processes and operational runbooks from the ground up. 

Main Responsibilities 

Delivery  

  • Lead the team by providing technical guidance and methodology with regards to the security practice 

  • Interface and guide product managers, project managers (PMs), and architecture to align corporate priorities within the team 

  • Ensure solutions are in line with business expectations and CN's vision 

  • Contribute to process improvement and elaboration 

  • Contribute to Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) 

  • Participate in collecting, assessing, and cataloging threat indicators 

  • Oversee development of new cloud security operations literature for use across CN information security functions by Security Operation Center (SOC) team members 

  • Maintain knowledge of the threat landscape 

  • Implement a proven testing methodology using industry-leading tactics and techniques 

  • Adapt information security approaches to target real-world enterprise challenges 

Practice Evolution 

  • Enable the Continuous Service Improvement lifecycle (e.g., reporting for various internal audiences, conduct regular interactions with Governance, enable the Cloud Security Management Lifecycle) 

  • Oversee process improvements, and drive implementation of new capabilities to enhance defense and response of CN cloud systems and networks 

  • Develop and apply high standards to reduce impact on operations and reduce total Cost of Ownership (TCO) 

  • Provide information security risk analysis and strategic recommendations for the ongoing improvement of the security posture of corporate networks, systems, and services 

  • Develop comprehensive security write-ups and presentations, which describe security issues, analysis, and remediation techniques to company leadership 

  • Act as liaison between different departments providing guidance 

  • Provide targeted training and workshops to various teams on a regular basis 

Requirements 

Experience 

Network Security 

  • Between 7 to 10 years of network security industry experience 

  • Minimum 5 years of experience demonstrating technical leadership qualities and overseeing deliverables 

  • Demonstrated experience building and managing systems and programs 

  • Demonstrated experience working with senior management on sensitive projects that require discretion and strict confidentiality for all data, records, and tasks 

  • Demonstrated ability to lead the development of proactive procedures for the detection of security breaches across a large enterprise network 

Education/Certification/Designation 

  • Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience 

  • Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting and Digital Forensics (GCFA) 

  • GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED) 

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) 

  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) 

  • Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM) 

  • GIAC Enterprise Vulnerability Assessor (GEVA) 

  • Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) 

  • Cloud Security Certifications 

  • Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Certification* 

*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset 

Competencies  

  • Applies critical thinking 

  • Knows the business and stays current on industry needs 

  • Collaborates with others and shares information 

  • Communicates with impact 

  • Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders 

  • Identifies potential safety and security risks 

  • Leads by example for the safety and security of all 

Technical Skills/Knowledge 

  • Expertise in public cloud platforms, hybrid and multi-cloud environments, and containerization technologies for scalable and secure solutions 

  • Proficiency in implementing and handling security frameworks and compliance standards 

  • Strong knowledge of cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM) services, privileged access management tools, and multi-factor authentication solutions 

  • Familiarity with cloud firewalls, web application firewalls, zero trust architectures, and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) mitigation strategies 

  • Expertise in securing Application Programming Interface (APIs), microservice architectures, and service mesh security 

  • Experience integrating security into Development Operations (DevOps) practices, securing infrastructure as code, and implementing container security measures 

  • Ability to assess and handle cloud security posture using relevant tools and best practices 

  • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automating security processes and cloud infrastructure management 

  • Knowledge of common network and application stack protocols (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), Domain Name System (DNS), Transport Layer Security (TLS), Extensible Markup Language (XML), HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP)) 

  • Understanding of key security concepts and analytical techniques 

Key Skills and Qualifications 

  • Proven ability to deliver complex Network Security initiatives end-to-end (requirements, design, implementation, testing, cutover, and transition to operations), including documentation and operational readiness. 

  • Deep hands-on expertise with enterprise network security technologies and architectures, including firewall stacks (e.g., Palo Alto Networks NGFW/Panorama, Fortinet FortiGate/FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer, Check Point/SmartConsole), IDS/IPS, VPN/remote access, segmentation, NAC, DDoS protection, and secure DNS/proxy-plus the ability to troubleshoot in large-scale environments. 

  • Strong understanding of cloud and hybrid networking/security patterns (e.g., cloud firewalling, routing, connectivity, micro-segmentation, identity-aware controls) and how they integrate with on-prem controls. 

  • Ability to produce high-quality technical artifacts: high-level/low-level designs, standards, reference architectures, implementation plans, test plans, rollback plans, and runbooks. 

  • Risk-based security mindset: ability to assess threats and vulnerabilities, perform technical risk analysis, and recommend pragmatic mitigation options aligned to business needs. 

  • Demonstrated stakeholder management and communication skills, including presenting recommendations and trade-offs to technical and non-technical audiences. 

  • Experience working with vendors and integrators: evaluating solutions, contributing to RFPs, reviewing statements of work, and validating deliverables against requirements. 

  • Strong collaboration and coaching capability to guide permanent employees and consultants, set delivery standards, and drive consistent execution. 

  • Strong process discipline and familiarity with IT service management and change practices (e.g., change control, incident/problem, continuous improvement). 

  • Education/Certification: Degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience). Relevant security/network certifications are considered an asset (e.g., CISSP, CCNP/CCIE Security, PCNSE/PCNSA, Fortinet NSE, GIAC, cloud security certifications).
     

 About CN 
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network,CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.  

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