TELUS IT Security Analyst

A valued TELUS client requires an IT Security Analyst to assist with IT risk management, compliance, and governance for security solutions across the enterprise. This role is suited to an energetic, self-starter with foremost cyber security skills who can work within a dynamic, forward-thinking organization.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The IT Security Analyst will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure effective IT General Controls (ITGC) are applied to enable secure information technology processes and business operations. Specific requirements of the role include:

• Ensure IT controls exist and comply with applicable regulatory requirements, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other industry standards.
• Review and evaluate identified risk probability and impact on the enterprise.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess the effectiveness of IT controls and remediate any identified gaps in compliance.
• Support regulatory audits with documented compliance activities, including control testing and remediation efforts.
• Conduct security risk assessments focused on IT General Controls, to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities in the IT infrastructure.
• Provide security awareness training for stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Generate reporting on incidents, vulnerability assessments, and organizational awareness on cybersecurity.
• Help with creating security metrics to track the effectiveness of the security posture.
• Stay updated with the latest security trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance and security thought leadership.
• This role is well suited to an ambitious self-starter. An entrepreneurial mindset is required.

Skills and Experience:

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in technology and/or recognized certifications (CRISC, CISA, CGEIT, CEH, etc.) plus minimum 5 years of related work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in information security, focusing on IT General Controls.
• Strong understanding of security principles and practices.
• Experience working with compliance frameworks such as Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Experience with developing and maintaining playbooks.
• Experience with GRC systems and access control management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

This is a contract role. Successful candidate must be incorporated.

Start Date: Immediately

Duration: 12 months likely to extend. Permanent option available.

Work Location: Hybrid role with biweekly onsite work in Vancouver.