Join our team and what we'll accomplish together
We live in a fast-paced cyber-world where protecting our information has become paramount. At TELUS Security, we strive to always be steps ahead, tackling the toughest security challenges head-on with top talent and cutting edge technology. As part of the cyber security operations team you will be applying security disciplines across new domains of big data, cloud, wireless & wireline networks, and massive converged edge networks for TELUS as the Anchor Client.
As a Security Consultant on our world-class Cybersecurity Platforms Operations team, you'll play a crucial role in securing TELUS through the operation and maintenance of various security platforms. Working alongside an impressive and diverse team of cyber-security professionals, you'll provide hands-on support for a broad range of security technologies including firewalls, web security, email security, VPNs, anti-DDoS, and IAM solutions, and support the teams that depend on those systems.
What you'll do
- Provide operational support and lifecycle management for security infrastructure and work within security programs, policies, and procedures
- Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation and special events to support critical security services
- Perform work and configuration changes during overnight maintenance windows
- Support critical investigations and incident response
- Provide a major contribution or a leading role in assigned portfolios while continuing to learn and contribute to other technology areas
- Participate in risk assessments and conduct compliance checks
- Collaborate with industry-leading vendors like Radware, Trend Micro, Netscout, Palo Alto, Juniper
- Drive continuous improvement of our security posture with the help of automation and monitoring teams
What you bring
- Post-secondary diploma/certification with 3-5 years of equivalent experience
- Professional certifications: CCNA, CISSP or equivalent technical security certification
- Intermediate proficiency in information security and networking technology
- Proficient in command-line interfaces, scripting languages, and network administration
- Experience with:
- Network and Application Security
- IPS and DDOS Platforms (Radware/Netscout)
- Firewall platforms (Juniper, Palo Alto, CheckPoint)
- Data Science, Monitoring & Logging Tools
- Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong technical documentation abilities
- Experience with fast-paced operational environments
- Must possess or be eligible to obtain the Government of Canada security clearance
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities and natural curiosity for emerging security challenges
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
- Proven ability to work effectively both independently and within collaborative team environments
- Risk-focused approach with emphasis on operational reliability and security best practices
Great-to-haves
- Experience with multiple security vendor technologies
- Vibe coding / scripting, lab experience, and demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning