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You will be working for one of the UK's leading telecommunications companies in a team that is working on the TSA act - and ensuring the client's compliance with this. This is the next phase that starts in March 2025. There are a lot of parts to the act - getting the telecom industry in a decent situation. These two roles will sit across all the areas of the business, and you will help with network support where needed - primarily working alongside the Project Manager and an Architect. What will you be doing? Being responsible for ensuring compliance with the UK Telecoms Security Act (TSA), safeguarding telecom networks against security risks, and implementing robust security measures. The specialist will work closely with internal teams, vendors, and regulatory bodies to maintain compliance and enhance network resilience. Compliance Management: Ensure Digital Networks Platforms meet TSA security standards and requirements. Develop and maintain detailed records for audits and regulatory reporting. Regularly review and update policies and processes to align with evolving TSA requirements. Risk Assessment: Identify vulnerabilities in telecom infrastructure. Implement risk mitigation strategies and security controls. Network Security Implementation: Assess network architecture for vulnerabilities and risks. Advise and work in conjunction with platform teams to implement and monitor robust security measures to protect against cyber threats. Where applicable, review network equipment and ensure configurations meet required standards for security and resilience. Policy Development: Develop and enforce security policies aligned with TSA regulations. Update processes to reflect evolving compliance standards. Incident Management: Monitor and respond to TSA breaching security incidents swiftly. Conduct post-incident reviews and implement lessons learned. Vendor Oversight: Work with Platform owners to assess suppliers and equipment for compliance with TSA requirements. Ensure third-party risk management aligns with security policies. Training & Awareness: Educate staff on TSA compliance and security best practices. Promote a security-first culture within the organisation.What skills / experience do I need in order to apply? A deep understanding of telecom networks (5G, fibre, IP networks), to include. Linux Operating Systems, Routers, switches and Firewalls (Cisco, Juniper and Nokia), Cisco NSO, API interfaces (Rest, Rest Conf, Soap), User authentication (LDAP, TACACS), Understanding of Layer 2 VPN's, Layer 3 VPN's and Network Encryption. Knowledge of RAN NMS Platforms and current access mechanisms. Experience with risk assessments, threat analysis, and mitigation. Proficiency in network monitoring tools and cybersecurity frameworks. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Knowledge of Security Products such as CyberArk, Splunk SIEM, Cloud Security covering Virtualisation Security. PAM experience /knowledge and how it operates - the rules around PAM - Okta. In addition, it would be good to have - CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certifications. Familiarity with NCSC guidance and international security standards. Previous experience in a compliance or regulatory role within telecoms. Knowledge of the Telecoms Security Act and related UK regulations (useful to have but not essential).Only candidates that have evidenced the required experience on their CV's can expect a response. Only candidates with the right to work and based here in the UK will be considered. Hybrid working in the Thames Valley area is expected. Sponsorship is not available.
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