Security Consultant II

TELUS Corporation; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join TELUS as part of the Chief Security Office, focusing on security clearance and screening processes. You'll assist team members, respond to inquiries, and support cybersecurity initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Computer Science and experience in Information Security. We offer a comprehensive rewards package, including flexible working options and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package

Minimum 3 weeks of vacation

Flexible benefits plan

Generous pension and share purchase programs

Career growth and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Information Security / IT.
• Ability to interpret security policies and conduct assessments.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries about security clearances.
• Assist team members with clearance processes and improvements.

Skills

Problem Solving

Risk Management

Negotiation

Customer Service

Education

Post-secondary Degree in Computer Science & Technology

Tools

SQL Server

C#

Visual Studio

Job description

Join our team and what we'll accomplish together

You will be joining the Chief Security Office (CSO) as part of the Security Clearance & Screening (SC&S) team.

The primary focus of this team is the security clearance and screening processes required by TELUS to meet contractual, policy and regulatory requirements. You will be assisting our team members to make sure they have the correct security clearance in place for the work they need to do.

What you'll do

As a front line member of the SC&S team you will respond to inquiries sent to TELUS regarding security clearances and screening and you will assist team members through their special clearance and screening processes. You will also provide support and improvements to an internal application used to support the team's functions. Additionally, you will assist in maintaining the SC&S operating environment and with the team's continuous process improvement initiatives. Lastly, you will support any initiatives within the CSO related to cybersecurity.

Qualifications

What you bring

• Post-secondary, College or University Degree, in Computer Science & Technology, Security or related field
• 4+ years' of experience in Information Security / Information Technology industry
• Experience to be able to code in SQL server, C#, and visual studio are required
• Strong understanding of security policies and standards and the ability to interpret them and conduct assessments based on the control objectives
• Ability to prioritize work based on importance and urgency, deal with customer demands and resolve conflicts and customer issues when needed
• Exceptional problem solving, risk management, and negotiation skills; both as a leader and as a contributor
• Flexible and able to quickly pivot focus as required in order to fulfill immediate business needs
• Either currently hold a valid security clearance from the Government of Canada at Secret Level or greater OR be able to obtain security clearance from the Government of Canada at Secret Level or greater within 6 months from hire date

Great-to-haves

• Currently hold or have held a valid security clearance certificate from Government of Canada at a Reliability Level or greater
• Verbal and written proficiency in French is an asset
• Currently hold security or audit certifications

Salary Range :

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan :

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits such as :

• Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
• Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both, based on the role's requirements
• Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
• Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
• Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
• And much more ...

Please note that the compensation shown in the job posting may be subject to change in 2025.

A bit about us

We're a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

You'll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We're committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you're helping us make the future friendly.

Note for Quebec candidates : if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

Technology Solutions

We're into seeing where technology can take us, so if you have ever imagined what the future of supply chain management, cybersecurity, the cloud and Internet of Things will look like, we want you to be part of the team that makes it happen.

We are honoured to be recognized

TELUS's fastest network. 5G enables a superior experience with fast downloads and richer multimedia applications

Innovation centres across Canada that bring our team members together with customers, partners, start ups, universities, hospitals and fellow colleagues to tackle some of the biggest technological hurdles Canada will face in the near future.

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.