Principal Standardization Lead

Nokia; Espoo; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate Retirement Savings Plan

Health and dental benefits

Short-term disability, and long-term…

Life insurance, and AD&D – Company pay

Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D

Paid time off for holidays andVacation

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Assistance Plan

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Program/Work Life

Job summary

Nokia MI TS R&I Security Group focuses on security research and standardization for 5G/6G, collaborating with internal teams and external bodies to advance technology and protect IP. The role emphasizes cross‑functional leadership, external engagement, and alignment with Nokia’s product roadmaps and strategic security initiatives.

We seek an MSc holder with deep security expertise, strong communication, and proven ability to drive security initiatives in a multi-disciplinary environment across

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in security technologies for mobile networks (5G/6G).
• Contributions as a delegate in security-related standards bodies (e.g., 3GPP).
• Strong communication to diverse audiences and good technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Represent Nokia in external forums and standard bodies.
• Drive conceptualization of new security tech areas with patenting teams.
• Build relationships with customers, industry players, and government leaders.
• Foster collaboration with external security ecosystem and Nokia teams.
• Align with product roadmaps and research visions with cross-functional partners.

Skills

External forums representation

Security knowledge (5G/6G)

Communication skills

Leadership & networking

Strategic vision

Education

MSc degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Description

Technology Standards Research & Innovation (TS R&I) in Nokia Mobile Infrastructure (MI) business segment is responsible for research and standardization activities related to 5G and 6G cellular networks and collaboration with internal and external experts to advance the technology landscape as well as to protect Intellectual Property.

Job Description

Technology Standards Research & Innovation (TS R&I) in Nokia Mobile Infrastructure (MI) business segment is responsible for research and standardization activities related to 5G and 6G cellular networks and collaboration with internal and external experts to advance the technology landscape as well as to protect Intellectual Property.

Within the Nokia MI TS R&I organization, Security Group is made up of top-notch experts in security research and standardization who are working on the near-to-mid-term security aspects of emerging communication technologies that are being standardized in international standardization organizations, focusing on 5G Advanced and 6G security and their enabler technologies.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Represent Nokia’s interests, views & preferences in external forums (e.g. standard organizations and particularly 3GPP SA3, associations, public bodies) and ecosystems
• Drive conceptualization of new technology areas in the security research and standardization team in collaboration with Nokia patenting organization and business segments
• Build strong relationships with customers, industry players, and governmental leaders
• Foster collaboration and innovation with the external security ecosystem
• Collaborate with Nokia Business Segments as well as Nokia Bell Labs experts to align with product roadmaps, research visions and strategies as well as latest research finding.

Key Skills And Experience

• Technical expertise: deep technical knowledge of security technologies within the context of mobile networks (5G and 6G), knowledge of 3GPP radio, core and automation technologies
• Standardization experience: contributions as a delegate in security-related SDOs
• Communication skills: strong ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, excellent presentation and technical writing skills
• Leadership and networking: high recognition in security area, proven experience in driving security at strategic level, navigating in cross-functional teams
• Strategic vision: ability to understand mobile networks domain in relation with security technologies and their strategic significance
• Educational background: MSc degree in a relevant field

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Our recruitment process

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About The Team

Some of our benefits in US :

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.

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