Principal Standardization Lead

NOKIA; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a security-focused researcher and standardization expert to advance 5G/6G security research. The role involves representing Nokia in external forums, shaping new security technology areas, and coordinating with patenting teams and business segments to align research with product roadmaps.

The ideal candidate has MSc-equivalent credentials and strong leadership, communication, and strategic vision to influence security standards and industry partnerships.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of security technologies for 5G/6G mobile networks.
• Contributions as a delegate in security-related standardization bodies.

Responsibilities

• Represent Nokia in external forums (3GPP SA3, associations, public bodies).
• Drive conceptualization of new security technology areas with patenting org and business segments.
• Build relationships with customers, industry players and governmental leaders.
• Foster collaboration with external security ecosystem and Nokia Bell Labs experts.
• Collaborate with Business Segments to align with product roadmaps and research strategies.

Skills

Security in mobile networks

Standardization experience

Communication skills

Leadership & networking

Strategic vision

Education

MSc degree in a relevant field

Job description

Technology Standards Research & Innovation (TS R&I) in Nokia Mobile Infrastructure (MI) business segment is responsible for research and standardization activities related to 5G and 6G cellular networks and collaboration with internal and external experts to advance the technology landscape as well as to protect Intellectual Property.

Within the Nokia MI TS R&I organization, Security Group is made up of top-notch experts in security research and standardization who are working on the near-to-mid-term security aspects of emerging communication technologies that are being standardized in international standardization organizations, focusing on 5G Advanced and 6G security and their enabler technologies.

• Represent Nokia's interests, views & preferences in external forums (e.g. standard organizations and particularly 3GPP SA3, associations, public bodies) and ecosystems
• Drive conceptualization of new technology areas in the security research and standardization team in collaboration with Nokia patenting organization and business segments
• Build strong relationships with customers, industry players, and governmental leaders
• Foster collaboration and innovation with the external security ecosystem
• Collaborate with Nokia Business Segments as well as Nokia Bell Labs experts to align with product roadmaps, research visions and strategies as well as latest research finding.

• Technical expertise: deep technical knowledge of security technologies within the context of mobile networks (5G and 6G), knowledge of 3GPP radio, core and automation technologies
• Standardization experience: contributions as a delegate in security-related SDOs
• Communication skills: strong ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, excellent presentation and technical writing skills
• Leadership and networking: high recognition in security area, proven experience in driving security at strategic level, navigating in cross-functional teams
• Strategic vision: ability to understand mobile networks domain in relation with security technologies and their strategic significance
• Educational background: MSc degree in a relevant field

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