Cyber Vendor Assurance Security Consultant (Remote - UK)

TELUS Health; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global health provider is seeking a Cyber Vendor Assurance Security Consultant to manage vendor assessments for Information Security. You will identify vulnerabilities, propose remediation activities, and maintain reporting. The ideal candidate has over 4 years in Cyber Vendor Assurance, strong understanding of security frameworks, and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time remote role based in the UK.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Cyber Vendor Assurance.
• Strong understanding of ISO 27001/27036 security frameworks.
• Ability to identify vulnerabilities and propose remediation.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Manage and own vendor assessments for Information Security.
• Review vendor responses and assess risks/vulnerabilities.
• Propose and ensure timely remediation actions.
• Maintain detailed reporting and contribute to key risk indicators.
• Conduct assessments and mentor colleagues on Cyber Vendor Assurance.

Skills

CISM

CRISC

ISO 27001/27036

CISA

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Cyber Vendor Assurance Security Consultant (Remote - UK)

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TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of leading‑edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of health. As a global‑leading health and well‑being provider – encompassing physical, mental and financial health – TELUS Health is improving health outcomes for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers and employees.
We live in a rapidly evolving digital world where cyber security is critical. Protecting information and ensuring the reliability of network and services is paramount. The TELUS Health CSO team strives to be a step ahead, tackling the toughest cyber security challenges head‑on with top talent and cutting‑edge technology.
The CSO team is committed to providing excellence in securing our internal and customers’ data and systems, ensuring world‑class reliability of security networks and systems, and improving our overall cyber security posture.
We manage our cyber risks and provide industry‑leading cyber governance, assurance and oversight to secure our data. We partner with industry leaders to meet the cyber security needs of both TELUS Health and our customers in an increasingly complex and ever‑changing landscape. We are passionate about learning and growing as individuals and as a team, enabling us to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

What you will do:

You will manage and own a diverse portfolio of vendor assessments, undertaking Information Security reviews using a defined methodology. This includes planning, reviewing vendor responses, conducting assessments, reporting identified risks and providing required remediation.

• Assess vendor responses to defined Information Security controls, ensuring quality and completeness.
• Identify risk/vulnerabilities from vendor responses.
• Propose remediation activities and liaise with stakeholders to ensure escalation and timely remediation.
• Maintain detailed reporting and contribute to key risk indicators and team management information.
• Communicate non‑conformities both written and verbally.
• Advise on risk articulation, materiality and required actions to remediate.
• Collate and assess cyber intelligence sources to provide insight into vendor security posture.
• Share knowledge and mentor colleagues, supporting queries and providing guidance on Cyber Vendor Assurance.
• Attend meetings, workshops and act as delegate for Senior Manager when required.
• Actively contribute to the ongoing development of the Cyber Vendor Assurance team with constructive challenge, solutions, innovation and continual improvement.
• Reinforce TELUS Health’s Customers First values in ensuring positive security outcomes for both external customers and internal stakeholders.

What you bring:

• CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001/27036, CISA.
• 4+ years of applied and practical Cyber Vendor Assurance experience.
• Expertise and application of knowledge, both technical and softer skills, for managing a diverse vendor assurance portfolio.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks (ISO 27001/27036) and ability to identify vulnerabilities and control enhancements.
• Adept at reviewing vendor security policies and standards to ensure appropriate scope and adequacy.
• Clear understanding of information security principles, including risk management, organization of information security, vulnerability identification, data loss prevention and supply chain risks.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills; ability to engage and develop relationships across a broad range of geographies and sectors.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate and self‑manage your own portfolio of work independently.
• Pragmatic and balanced outlook relative to risk and impact with sound judgement.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and capacity to identify omissions/gaps/focus areas.
• Ability to accommodate travel and time away from home if required.

Nice to haves:

• Procurement knowledge, reflecting the supplier lifecycle.
• Operational risk experience.
• Bi‑lingual (English + one other language).

A Bit About Us

We’re a people‑focused, customer‑first, purpose‑driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.
TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.
The health and safety of our team, customers and communities is paramount. Accordingly, we require anyone joining our TELUS Health Care Centres to be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19.

By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Sales and Business Development | Industry: Health and Human Services