Sr Security Cnslt

TELUS • Edmonton, AB

9d

About The Position

The Security Acquisitions Program team is looking for an experienced Senior Security Consultant to assess security risks in acquired organizations and recommend solutions. You will use your expertise to evaluate security controls, communicate compliance requirements to stakeholders, and demonstrate how TELUS protects systems, data, and customers. This position will allow you to strengthen security within our organization during critical acquisition phases. As a Senior Security Consultant, you will assess the security readiness of organizations that TELUS plans to acquire or has recently acquired. You will oversee the development and maturity of our security acquisition program. You will apply your expertise in security technology and industry best practices to continuously evaluate and improve our security policies and standards. You will also be responsible for managing internal security procedures and documentation. You will collaborate with colleagues and external partners. You will leverage your technical expertise in compliance, risk management, regulatory requirements, and security architecture to provide guidance to TELUS teams.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of information security experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Ability to clearly communicate security requirements and compliance implications to senior management and other stakeholders
• Ability to analyze complex security challenges and explain them in clear, simple language
• Hands-on experience in IT security assessment, information security consulting, or IT risk analysis
• Leadership capabilities and strong collaboration skills, and be a reliable partner for internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining security compliance documentation and establishing achievable objectives
• Experience in evaluating information security systems and developing improvement recommendations

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications in security, risk management, or audit (CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CISM, etc.)
• Knowledge of industry frameworks and standards, including NIST, ISO 27001/2, PCI-DSS, or COBIT

Responsibilities

• Evaluate project requirements and provide recommendations aligned with industry best practices and standards
• Prepare clear and comprehensive communications (both oral and written) to meet auditor and client requests
• Assess the security level of acquisition targets and document findings to inform investment decisions
• Provide actionable recommendations to strengthen security policies and procedures related to acquisitions
• Develop and implement long-term strategies to advance our security acquisition program
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously autonomously while effectively managing time and priorities

What This Job Offers

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