Senior Security Consultant – Incident Response Team

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Oversee responses to cybersecurity incidents and coordinate activities to minimize both the cost and impact of incidents.

• Provide direction, communication, and problem-solving skills during intricate security challenges.

• Conduct digital investigations across significant technology platforms.

• Create and automate incident response playbooks along with standard operating procedures.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and offer constructive feedback.

• Mentor and guide junior team members through technical leadership and career advice.

• Effectively manage time, analytics, organization, and multiple simultaneous activities with minimal oversight.

• Generate comprehensive incident reports to enhance TELUS's cyber resilience.

• Work alongside teams across various technologies to safeguard against cyber threats and coordinate remediation efforts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive knowledge in security incident response and digital forensics.

• Advanced skills in AWS, Azure, and GCP cloud computing environments.

• Proficient in log and data analysis utilizing BigQuery, LogScale, or Lucene.

• Capability to utilize AI and machine learning to automate and enhance incident response.

• In-depth understanding of cybersecurity, including attack methodologies, countermeasures, malware, and threat actor profiles.

• Willingness to be available for on-call after-hours support one week each month.

• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• At least 7 years of practical incident response experience.

• Ability to successfully achieve Canada PWGSC Clearance (Level II – Secret).

• Proficient command of English is essential.

• Bilingual proficiency in French and English is a desirable asset.

• Formal training in Project Management, Security Leadership, or Crisis Management is a plus.

• Relevant industry certifications in Digital Forensics or Incident Response are advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 15%.

• On-call after-hours support schedule (one week per month).