Networks Consultant - Secure by Design

JR United Kingdom; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Networks Consultant to join their Secure by Design team in Newbury. This hybrid role focuses on enhancing the security of telecoms infrastructure, requiring a strong background in telecoms and network security. You will be responsible for conducting Cyber Security assessments, scoping penetration tests, and advising on vulnerabilities. If you have a passion for innovation and a commitment to security excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure security of telecoms infrastructure and conduct assessments.
• Engage with business functions to support Cyber Security projects.

Skills

Telecoms Concepts

Networking Concepts

Cyber Security Assessment

Penetration Testing

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Security Certification (CISSP/CISM)

Risk Management Frameworks

Education

Technical Security Certification

Tools

VPN/VRF

MPLS

TCP/IP

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Networks Consultant - Secure by Design, Newbury

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Client:

Hays

Location:

Newbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

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!

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