Cybersecurity Consultant - Platform Operations Team (Remote)

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 cybersecurity 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 cybersecurity 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
• Work within security programs, policies, and procedures
• Participate in 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 Netscout,  Palo Alto, Juniper, CheckPoint, Radware and Cisco
• Drive continuous improvement of our security posture with the help of automation and monitoring teams

What you bring

• Post-secondary diploma/certification with 5-10 years of equivalent experience
• Professional security certifications: CISSP or equivalent certification
• Intermediate proficiency in information security technology and controls
• Experience with:
  • Firewall platforms (Cisco FTD, FortiGate, Cisco ASA FirePower, Juniper, Palo Alto, CheckPoint)
  • IPS and DDOS Platforms
  • Management platforms (Cisco FMC, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer)
  • Identity & Access Management (Cisco ISE)
  • Email and Web Security Platforms
  • Monitoring & Logging Tools
  • Cloud & Virtualization Platforms
  • Cloudflare WAF
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with fast-paced operational environments and on-call rotation
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a 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 in cybersecurity technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong technical documentation abilities
• Proficient in command-line interfaces, scripting languages, and network administration
• 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
• Scripting, lab experience, and demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning