Networks Consultant - Secure by Design

Hays; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Telecoms Cyber Security Consultant to join their Secure by Design Networks team. This role is pivotal in safeguarding the integrity of telecoms infrastructure. You will collaborate with various business functions to ensure comprehensive Cyber Security assessments are conducted for ongoing projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong telecom background and be well-versed in security and network technologies. Join a team that values innovation and continuous learning while contributing to critical security initiatives in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of telecoms and networking concepts.
• Ability to scope penetration tests and guide remediation.
• Knowledge of vulnerabilities and threat landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security assessments for business projects.
• Engage with teams to understand current projects.
• Guide projects on remediation of identified vulnerabilities.

Skills

Telecoms concepts

Networking concepts

Cyber Security knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Technical adaptability

Risk management frameworks

Threat modelling

Education

Technical security certification (CISSP/CISM)

Tools

VPN/VRF

MPLS

IP Telephony

Diameter/SS7

SDWAN

SDN

Job description

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Job Title: Networks Consultant – Secure by Design

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Telecoms Cyber Security Consultant to join the Secure by Design Networks team. This role is crucial in ensuring the security and integrity of company’s telecoms infrastructure.

• Location: Newbury (hybrid – twice per week on-site)
• Duration: 6 Months Contract (with visibility to extend)

You will engage with the business functions to understand their current projects and ensure that appropriate Cyber Security assessment takes place to support these. The role requires a telecom focused background with a wide range of security and network technologies.

Essential Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of telecoms concepts and traffic flows.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and traffic flows.
• Understanding of how technology choices impact Cyber Security.
• Ability to scope penetration tests and guide projects on the remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of current vulnerabilities and trends in vulnerabilities/threat landscapes.
• Good interpersonal and communication and self-organisation skills.
• Strong technical skills, with the ability to adapt in unfamiliar environments.
• Ability to quickly assimilate knowledge from outside own area of expertise.
• Relevant Technology Experience:
• UK Telecoms Security Act (TSA).
• Technical security certification such as CISSP/CISM, or other relevant industry/vendor security accreditations.
• Mobile Networks (2G/3G/4G/5G) and/or large-scale MPLS networks, and their particular security considerations.
• Security considerations for Operational Support Systems, IP Telephony, Diameter/SS7, IMS networks, SMS, MMS, Voicemail, Content Delivery Networks, SDH, DSL, and Microwave.
• Network security (e.g., VPN/VRF, MPLS, routing protocols, layer 2 and layer 3 security) and network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, TLS, SSH, DNS).
• Converged Business services (e.g. VoIP services), SDWAN, SDN
• Experience of risk management frameworks, threat modelling, and security awareness initiatives.
• Understanding of security standards such as NIST.

Join us to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning!

How to Apply: Please apply by clicking the button below with the most recent copy of your CV!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media and Telecommunications

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