TELUS Corporation

Security Automation Consultant, Cyber Defence Operations

TELUS Corporation$70K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience leveraging AI/ML for problem-solving.
  • 3-5 years of Python programming experience required.
  • Hands-on experience in security areas including monitoring and incident response.
  • Practical knowledge of automation techniques and DevOps practices.
  • Demonstrated analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Security Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Review automation requests from the central board.
  • Collaborate with submitting teams to define scope and requirements.
  • Analyze issues to design and implement scalable solutions.
  • Engage with team members to enhance AI and Automation practices.
  • Manage Corporate EDR, SIEM, and SOAR platforms.
  • Explore and propose solutions for future problems.
  • Stay informed on the latest security trends and technologies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package with competitive salary and bonuses.
  • Minimum 3 weeks of vacation and flexible benefits plan.
  • Flexibility to work in-office, virtually, or a hybrid model.
  • Generous company-matched pension and share purchase programs.
  • Opportunities to give back to communities served.
  • Career growth and learning & development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Description

What you'll do

  • Review automation requests from our central board
  • Collaborate with the teams that submitted those request to clearly define scope and requirements
  • Analyze the scope and requirements of a given issue, then imagine, prototype, design and implement a robust, scalable solution using a vast toolbox that includes: coding, SOAR, AI agents and cloud technologies
  • Actively engage with other members of the team to build AI and Automation practices geared towards securing TELUS
  • Manage our Corporate EDR, SIEM and SOAR platforms
  • Proactively explore future problems and propose solutions
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, technologies, and best practices


Qualifications

What you bring

  • Proven ability to leverage AI/ML to help solve problems
  • 3-5 years of Python programming experience (essential)
  • 3-5 years hands-on experience in core security areas such as security monitoring, threat intelligence, incident response, and security operations
  • Practical knowledge of automation techniques, including DevOps practices and batch scripting
  • Problem-Solving Abilities: Demonstrated analytical and creative thinking skills
  • Aptitude for innovative problem-solving and ability to think outside conventional boundaries
  • Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal
  • Proven capability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Security Engineering, Computer Science, or related field


Great-to-haves

  • Experience with SOAR
  • Experience with EDR
  • Experience with SIEM
  • Experience with cloud technology and infrastructure as code
  • Experience in Linux administration


Advanced knowledge of English is required because you will most of the time interact in English with external parties (clients, suppliers, candidates, external partners, etc.); interact in English with internal parties (colleagues, internal partners, stakeholders, etc.); and work with IT tools whose interface is only accessible in English as part of this position's main responsibilities given its national scope.

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Salary Range: $70,000-$120,000

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 12%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if the posted salary range doesn't match your expectations. We're open to discussing competitive compensation packages tailored to your experience level and expertise.

Job Type: This is for a current vacancy

About TELUS Corporation

TELUS Corporation is a Canadian telecommunications company that provides a wide range of communications products and services, including wireless and wireline voice and data services, internet access, television, and healthcare. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact. TELUS Corporation is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, and has operations in Canada and internationally. The company is focused on delivering exceptional customer service and has won numerous awards for its customer service and innovation.
Learn more about TELUS Corporation
Size
90,800 employees
Market Cap
$28 billion
Industry
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
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