Security Automation Consultant, Cyber Defence Operations

TELUS • Edmonton, AB

2d • Remote

About The Position

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, data protection is critical. TELUS Security strives to always be steps ahead, tackling the toughest security challenges head-on with top talent and cutting edge technology. As a member of the TELUS Cyber Defence Operations Team (CDO) within the Chief Security Office at TELUS you will be part of a growing national team that ensures TELUS security teams can perform their work as efficiently as possible. In this exciting role, you will be part of a team that works across diverse areas such as cloud infrastructure and enterprise security platforms, all the while focusing on security orchestration, automation and response.
As an Security Automation Consultant Automation Engineer in the Cybersecurity Automation team, you will be joining a dynamic team, making use of your analytical skills to provide solutions to help secure TELUS Corporate. You will help TELUS adapt to a rapidly evolving threat landscape by using various technologies such as AI/ML, Google Cloud, SIEM, EDR, and SOAR. You will also help other teams within the TELUS Cyber Defense Operations re-invent their workflows and workbenches as we strive for efficiency and speed, and we build a modern, agentic-powered SOC to protect TELUS corporate.
If collaboration, innovation, constant growth and learning while getting your hands on the newest technologies in fast-paced, complex environments sounds exciting, this could be just the role for you!

Requirements

• 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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level