Telecom Security Auditor - Sr. Consultant | Deputy Manager - ME client

Protiviti India; India; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Protiviti India seeks a Senior Consultant | Deputy Manager for Telecom & IT Security with 4–6 years of telecom network security experience. The role involves conducting security audits across telecom core networks and reviewing IT security controls, with travel in India.

Responsibilities include developing RCMS and audit reports, supporting ISO 27001 and NIST CSF compliance, and advising on secure network architecture and access management.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of telecom network security experience.
• Core network tech: 2G/3G/4G/5G and signaling security.
• Experience with IT security domains (IAM, endpoint security, vulnerability management).
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, 3GPP, GSMA standards.
• Ability to perform risk assessments and audits.
• Strong communication to engage with tech teams and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security audits for telecom core networks (EPC, IMS, 5G Core).
• Review IT security controls, policies, and procedures.
• Develop Risk & Control Matrices (RCMs), audit reports, and recommendations.
• Support compliance against ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GSMA FS.11/FS.19, and 3GPP guidelines.
• Identify and document security gaps and remediation opportunities.
• Explain findings to clients and assist in remediation planning.
• Advise on secure network architecture, signaling protection, and access management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (network engineering, IT security, risk).

Skills

Telecom security

Core networks

Diameter/SIGTRAN

ISO 27001

NIST CSF

GSMA guidance

Risk assessment

Tools

Security auditing

Job description

Position: Senior Consultant | Deputy Manager - Telecom & IT Security

Level: Mid-Level (4 - 6 years of relevant experience)

Location: Anywhere in India, 70% travel to ME

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct security audits and assessments for telecom core networks (e.g., EPC, IMS, 5G Core, signalling security, network elements).
• Assess and review IT security controls, policies, and procedures in alignment with industry standards.
• Develop Risk & Control Matrices (RCMs), audit reports, and recommendations for both telecom and IT domains.
• Support compliance assessments against standards such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GSMA FS.11/FS.19, and 3GPP security guidelines.
• Identify and document security gaps, vulnerabilities, and improvement opportunities in both telecom and IT systems.
• Work closely with clients to explain findings, recommend mitigation measures, and assist in remediation planning.
• Provide advisory on secure network architecture, signalling protection, and access management for telecom environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network engineering, IT security, and risk management.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4 - 6 years of experience in telecom network security with exposure to IT security practices.
• Strong knowledge of telecom core network technologies (2G/3G/4G/5G), Diameter/SIGTRAN/SIP security, and signaling threat mitigation.
• Familiarity with IT security domains such as identity and access management, endpoint security, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with security standards & frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, 3GPP, GSMA, etc.).
• Ability to perform technical risk assessments, gap analysis, and compliance audits.
• Strong communication skills to engage with both technical teams and senior management.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISO 27001 LA, CISSP, CEH, GSMA NESAS awareness) are preferred.