Senior Telecoms Standards Specialist

Help shape the future of secure telecoms

You're not just another telecoms expert-you're someone who wants to influence the future of global connectivity. You understand how networks work today, but you're equally driven by how they should evolve tomorrow: more secure, more resilient, and secure by design from the ground up. If that sounds like you, this is your opportunity to step into a high impact, senior role where your technical voice will be heard, internationally.

You'll represent UKTL on the global stage, working within international standards bodies to influence how telecom networks are designed, secured, and governed in the future. Your insight won't just stay in the room-you'll bring it back, shape strategy, and translate complexity into clear, actionable direction.

• Lead internationally
• Be a trusted technical authority
• Translate complexity into clarity
• Shape the future of telecom architecture
• Inspire and support others
• Keep your finger on the pulse

• How telecom networks are secured globally
• The UK's position within international standards
• Strategic decisions across government, operators, and vendors
• The development of future telecom technologies

• A solid grasp of global telecom ecosystems and standards environments, particularly 3GPP and GSMA.
• Expertise in areas including:
  • Mobile or fixed core networks
  • AI in telecoms
  • Security principles and their translation in Standards
  • Mobile authentication
  • Non terrestrial (satellite) networks
• Experience interpreting and influencing technical standards
• An understanding of UK telecom regulations and operational security, and how this fits on a global stage
• The ability to clearly communicate complex ideas to both technical and non technical audiences
• Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills

You are welcome to apply without already holding SC clearance; however, you will not be able to start in post until the clearance has been successfully granted.

SC clearance with no restrictions is required.

You won't just contribute, you'll lead, guide, and shape.