Security Consultant - Telco

Role: Security Consultant

Division: Consulting & Implementation (C&I)

Role Purpose

Our world is getting ever more dependent on connectivity, and this is your opportunity to join our Telecommunications Assurance Practice, focussed on delivering world-class cyber security assurance services to help our telecoms industry customers worldwide improve the cyber resilience of their networks and services.

Typical role duties will include security assurance activit ies such as penetration testing, security analysis, and cutting-edge research into current and evolving network systems and attacks broadly, but with a specific focus on the unique operations of a telecoms industry customer . This work may also include working closely with our risk assurance colleagues to assi s t customers in achiev ing technical compliance with re gulatory schemes such as the UK Telecommunication Security Act (TSA) .

You’ll need to have experience of working within a telecoms environment, ideally in security role though this isn’t always a requirement. You may have, for example, worked as an engineer in a m obile o perator, as a network architect in a fixed line operator or as a test engineer in a n etwork e quipment m anufacturer in which case you would need to have a good understanding of network security and a drive to learn more. You may already work in a security-related role and are looking to join a leading team of telecommunications security professionals to develop your experience .

Key Accountabilities

You will spend most of your day thinking about telecommunications systems and how you can expose vulnerabilities that may be used to undermine their operation . This is a very creative job that gives individuals a lot of freedom to be innovative while learning new technologies at a very fast pace.

Engagements could include testing of mobile networks (2-5G), fixed line networks (broadband), optical, transmission or microwave . NCC Group work s with operators and vendors globally in assuring their networks or systems.

Typical engagements will pair you with another experienced security consultant, and you will learn from each other along the way. Engagements are usually 2-4 weeks long though can be significantly longer owing to the complexities of the technologies used.

You will also be a security researcher, with dedicated research time, focussed on telecommunications-related areas of interest (e.g. AI based network automation, container use in NFVi, protocol robustness etc.).

The work that you do will have enormous impact in making the often critical, telecommunications systems people use more resilient and safer.

Activities

Deliver security assurance to telecoms customers globally. This may include:

• Penetration Testing

• Applied Research

• Scenario-based testing

• Threat-Intelligence led Red Teaming

• Technical input to support regulatory compliance

• Any other type of bespoke security assurance required

Depending on the job level, you may also need to:

• Lead complex multi-week or multi-month client engagements

• Participate in scoping efforts when proposing work for telecommunications projects

• Mentor other consultants in your areas of expertise

• Perform final review on deliverables such as reports and whitepapers

What we are looking for in you:

• Hands-on experience of testing telecommunications networks and systems

• A good understanding of network security (e.g. VLANs, Firewalls etc.)

• Network Security Assessments

• Security Design Reviews

• Threat modelling and attack surface enumeration

• Network protocol reverse engineering

• Web application security assessment

• Low-Level application security assessment (firmware, kernel)

• Exploit research and development

• Kubernetes security principles

• NFV technologies including virtualisation (VMWare or OpenStack etc.)

Behaviors

• Focusing on Clients and Customers.
• Working as One NCC.
• Always Learning.
• Being Inclusive and Respectful.
• Delivery Brilliantly.
• Enabling Performance
• Looking Externally

Why NCC Group?

At NCC Group, our mission is to create a more secure digital future. That mission underpins everything we do, from our work with our incredible clients to groundbreaking research shaping our industry. Our teams' partner with clients across a multitude of industries, delving into, securing new products, and emerging technologies, as well as solving complex security problems. As global leaders in cyber and escrow, NCC Group is a people-powered business seeking the next group of brilliant minds to join our ranks.

Our colleagues are our greatest asset, and NCC Group is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, authenticity, and accountability. We want colleagues to put down roots at NCC Group, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package, as well as opportunities for learning and development and career growth. We believe our people are at their brilliant best when they feel bolstered in all aspects of their well-being, and we offer wellness programs and flexible working arrangements to provide that vital support.

What do we offer in return?

We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits;

Flexible working

? Financial & Investment

• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Share Save Scheme
• Maternity & Paternity leave

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Green Car Scheme

? Cycle Scheme

? Healthcare

?️ Office Lifestyle

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? Learning & Development

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So, what’s next?

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we would love to hear from you! Click on apply to this job to send us your CV and the relevant member of our global talent team will be in touch with you. Alternatively send your details to global.ta@nccgroup.com .

About your application

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.

If you do not want us to retain your details, please email global.ta@nccgroup.com. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy (candidate-privacy-notice-261023.pdf (nccgroupplc.com)). We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to BS7858 screening as a mandatory requirement.