Telecom Security Risk Assessment

PwC India; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC India is seeking a Consultant / Senior Consultant in Telecom Security Risk Assessment to join its Cyber / Risk Consulting practice. The role demands strong client-facing communication, analytical skills, and deep knowledge of telecom security frameworks.

The position involves delivering security risk assessments, identifying gaps, applying standards like NIST, 3GPP, GSMA, and conducting threat modelling using ITU‑T X.805/STRIDE, while collaborating with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3 to 8+ years of telecom security, cybersecurity consulting, and/or risk assessment experience.
• Good exposure to telecom security risk assessments.
• Understanding of Unified Security Control Framework.
• Knowledge of Threat Modelling, including ITU‑T X.805 and STRIDE.
• Familiarity with NIST, 3GPP, GSMA, and telecom security standards.
• Understanding of telecom technologies and protocols.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for a client-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of telecom security risk assessment engagements for clients.
• Identify security risks, vulnerabilities, and control gaps across telecom environments.
• Apply frameworks and standards such as Unified Security Control Framework, NIST, 3GPP, and GSMA.
• Perform threat modelling using ITU‑T X.805 and/or STRIDE.
• Review telecom technologies, architectures, and protocols from a security perspective.
• Develop risk-based recommendations and support preparation of client deliverables and presentations.
• Participate in client discussions, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Telecom security

Risk assessment

Threat modelling

NIST

Industry standards

Job description

Consultant / Senior Consultant Telecom Security Risk Assessment

We are looking for a Consultant / Senior Consultant with experience in Telecom Security Risk Assessment to join our Cyber / Risk Consulting practice. The role requires strong client-facing, communication, and analytical skills, along with knowledge of telecom security frameworks, standards, and technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of telecom security risk assessment engagements for clients.


• Identify security risks, vulnerabilities, and control gaps across telecom environments.


• Apply frameworks and standards such as Unified Security Control Framework, NIST, 3GPP, and GSMA.


• Perform threat modelling using ITU‑T X.805 and/or STRIDE.


• Review telecom technologies, architectures, and protocols from a security perspective.


• Develop risk-based recommendations and support preparation of client deliverables and presentations.


• Participate in client discussions, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.

Skills and Experience

• 3 to 8+ years of relevant experience in telecom security, cybersecurity consulting, and/or risk assessment.


• Good exposure to telecom security risk assessments.


• Understanding of Unified Security Control Framework.


• Knowledge of Threat Modelling, including ITU‑T X.805 and STRIDE.


• Familiarity with NIST, 3GPP, GSMA, and telecom security standards.


• Understanding of telecom technologies and protocols.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills for a client-facing role.

Preferred

• Experience working with telecom operators, service providers, and/or consulting firms.


• Exposure to telecom domains such as mobile/core networks, signaling, OSS/BSS, and telecom infrastructure security.