Senior Telecom Vulnerability Research Lead

National Physical Laboratory; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

National Physical Laboratory in the United Kingdom is seeking a senior researcher to lead vulnerability research in telecom security, defining how weaknesses are found, understood, and mitigated across complex systems. You will drive high-impact initiatives and mentor peers while advancing your own expertise.

You’ll shape technical direction, design innovative tooling, and ensure research remains cutting-edge within a world-class lab environment, enabling large-scale experimentation and secure

Responsibilities

• Lead vulnerability research across carrier-grade telecom systems.
• Set priorities, methodologies, and tooling approaches for research.
• Mentor and elevate the team by sharing knowledge and reviewing work.

Job description

National Physical Laboratory in the United Kingdom is seeking a senior researcher to lead vulnerability research in telecom security, defining how weaknesses are found, understood, and mitigated across complex systems. You will drive high-impact initiatives and mentor peers while advancing your own expertise.

You’ll shape technical direction, design innovative tooling, and ensure research remains cutting-edge within a world-class lab environment, enabling large-scale experimentation and secure