Senior Security Architect - Security Programs Strategic Initiatives

TELUS; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Senior Security Architect for its Chief Security Office (CSO) to enhance its security protocols and AI initiatives. This fully remote position requires expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, collaborative skills, and extensive experience in enterprise security. Join a result-driven team committed to innovative solutions and improving overall security posture.

Qualifications

• 8 years’ experience in enterprise security environments.
• 2 years of experience in AI-related initiatives.
• Expert knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks like NIST, ISO, OWASP.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of strategic security initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment and adoption.
• Advise development teams on security best practices.

Skills

Cybersecurity frameworks

Communication skills

Collaboration abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Python

Java

C++

Job description

Senior Security Architect - Security Programs Strategic Initiatives

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Description

Be a part of the transformational journey with innovative talent and leading edge technologies.

Description

Be a part of the transformational journey with innovative talent and leading edge technologies.

Our Team And What We’ll Accomplish Together

Are you interested in being part of building TELUS’ future with our Chief Security Office (CSO)? Security is the place to be; with increased digitization of our life, customers, vendors and organizations' need for security has dramatically increased.

The Security Programs Strategic Initiatives Team identifies and executes on strategic initiatives in support of the evolution of various security programs within the TELUS CSO. We are a result-driven team that designs and implements innovative solutions to solve business challenges with the goal of improving TELUS’ overall security posture and efficiency.

As a Senior Security Architect, you will support the end-to-end delivery of strategic initiatives undertaken by the team, which could range from small-scale innovative process enhancements to large-scale revamp of the way our organization performs certain security functions. Within this role, you will primarily focus on enabling the secure and efficient usage of artificial intelligence (AI) both within CSO and throughout the organization. You will partner with technical stakeholders from across business units to ensure the successful outcome of our initiatives. This position offers a completely remote work opportunity, providing the flexibility to work from any location within Canada.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the successful implementation of strategic initiatives, such as the establishment of a comprehensive process to effectively assess AI-enabled technology solution
• Collaborate with various stakeholders from across the organization to ensure alignment and adoption of our strategic initiatives
• Lead comprehensive security evaluations across TELUS's diverse technology landscape, including networks, apps, IoT, Cloud, and AI/ML systems
• Advise development teams on security best practices, blending current standards with emerging trends for future-ready technologies
• Support development and presentation of the initiatives in order to provide leadership visibility and gather feedback
• Cultivate, influence, and promote a culture of security within the organization through our initiatives
  
  
  

Qualifications

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• 8 years’ experience working in an enterprise security environment
• At least 2 years’ of experience supporting AI related initiatives (development, assessment, governance, etc.)
• Expert knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO, OWASP) and best practices
• Experience delivering security solutions in an DevOps, R&D, and/or architecture capacity
• Experience developing software and scripts using common languages such as Python, Java, C++
• Excellent communication skills and collaboration abilities
  
  
  

Great-to-haves

• Experience delivering process improvement and automation
• Experience developing or deploying artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted solutions
• Security certifications (CISSP, CISA, or equivalent)
  
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting, Telecommunications, and Utilities

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