Database Audit Analyst

**Job Information**:
Job Requisition ID: 32534

Ministry: Health

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary**:Permanent**

Scope: Open Competition

Classification**:Program Services 3**

**About Us**:
The Ministry of Health leads work in the areas of Alberta health insurance and benefits, doctors, hospitals and facilities, and other healthcare supports and information. For more information on the work Alberta Health does, visit this link:
The Health Information Systems Division is responsible for the administration of Alberta’s Health Information Act including health information policy and advice as well as the strategic planning and delivery of information management and technology systems and services that support the strategic goals of the Ministry and the health system.

**Role**:
Reporting to the Security Manager, the Database Access and Security Specialist monitors' access to Health databases system to ensure that health information is accessed and used appropriately. The role also develops and maintains current reporting requirements with regard to the use of health data.

This position is required somebody with logical and methodical skills.

**Responsibilities**:

- Audit database use in compliance with Alberta Health's Information Security Management Directives and policies.
- Conduct audits of database security where necessary and as directed practices.
- Educate program areas on the appropriate use of health information.

**Qualifications**:
A **University Degree** in Information Security or other related field (e.g. Economics, Statistics, Health Administration or Management), and a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in an information security role is **required.**

**Required **experience includes:

- Information security related role
- Knowledge of information protection, security and privacy principles
- Experienced monitoring database access
- SQL experience related to developing and supporting DB2, Oracle or other database product
- Work experience in an auditing or monitoring role

The following experience is considered an **asset**:

- Experience working with security event monitoring tools
- Proved experience in process engineering or comparative analysis roles (with examples)
- Experience in the health system
- Experience with health sector privacy and security considerations

A **cover letter **outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is** recommended.**

**Equivalency**
Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
A related two-year diploma and four years related work experience; or
A related Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution and some directly related work experience

**APS Competencies**:
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
Overall, you encompass and demonstrate the following behavioral competencies:
**Agility**: Ability to anticipate, assess and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

**Creative Problem Solving**:Proactively problem solves effective business solutions.

**Developing Networks**:Builds solid relationships working with diverse stakeholder groups.

**Drive for Results**: Identifies ways to exceed performance expectations. This may involve identifying potential efficiencies, different ways of working, or opportunities to contribute to the work of others.

**Salary**:
$2,556.10 to $3,355.81 bi-weekly ($66,714.21 - $87,586 per year)

**Notes**:
**Hours of Work**
- 36.25 hours per week (full time)

**Position Location**:
ATB Place North Tower, Edmonton. This position requires working from the office with an option to qualify for a hybrid work arrangement (in accordance with GOA policy).

**Other information**:

- This position maybe used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.

The Alberta Public Service is a great place to work

**What we offer**:

- Comprehensive benefits plan:

- Pension plan:

- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Accessible career consulting services

**How To Apply**:
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

Resources for applicants:
It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously ass