Cybersecurity Consultant - Platform Operations Team

TELUS • Edmonton, AB, CA • 22h ago

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