Telco Security Architect

Your Role

Telco Security Architect

This is a critical security leadership role focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive security architectures for telecommunications networks. The role emphasizes UK Telecommunications Security Act (TSA) compliance, network node security, and risk mitigation across complex telecom infrastructures, including secure protocol interfaces and API exposure (HTTPS/SBI, SIP/signaling protocols), and leading high-performing security teams.

• Security Architecture Design
• UK TSA Compliance
• Network Node Security
• Protocol & Interface Security
• Threat Landscape Management
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• 5G/6G Security
• Team Leadership & Delivery

• 8-12+ years in telecommunications network security architecture
• UK TSA & Regulatory Compliance
• Telecom Network Architecture
• Telecom Security Requirements
  • Base stations and RAN infrastructure
  • Core network elements and signaling
  • Network management and OSS/BSS platforms
  • Network interfaces and interdomain connections
  • 4+ years experience designing security for
  • Expertise in telecom-specific threats and attacks (SS7 exploitation, signaling attacks, RAN threats)
• Security Architecture
  • Zero-trust architecture design and implementation
  • Cryptographic standards and PKI management
  • Identity and access management (IAM) in telecom context
  • Security monitoring and SIEM implementations
• Vendor & Risk Management

• Cyber Architecture: ISC2 CC (free training + certification) => CISSP (requires 5+ years experience in cyber) => ISSAP (requires CISSP and 2+ years experience)
• Focus on Telecom Cloud:
  • ISC2 CCSP
  • Nokia Bell Labs Professional 5G Distributed Cloud Network
• Focus on Telecom Security:
  • Nokia Bell Labs 5G Associate
  • Nokia Bell Labs Professional 5G Secured Networks
• Cyber governance, risk and compliance:
  • ISC2 CGRC, CSIM
  • ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

• Exposure to top global companies working with Capgemini (145 of the Fortune 500 companies)
• Open access to digital learning platforms
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like Out Front, Cap Ability or Women@Capgemini

Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level
2) under the UK Government's Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who:

• Declare they have a disability, and
• Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
• Please opt-in during the application process.

• All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS OR Security Clearance OR Developed Vetting.
• You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.