Do you want to be part of a team that's rewriting what's possible in science and health by turning groundbreaking technology into real-world breakthroughs? Join a global leader in biological sensing and genomic analysis, whose innovative nanopore sequencing platforms have transformed how researchers, clinicians, and organisations explore DNA and RNA; celebrated for powering rapid, real-time insights across healthcare, environmental science, and biotechnology, partnering with top research institutions, biotech companies, and scientific innovators around the world. This is a place where your work supports technology that accelerates discovery, enables faster diagnosis, and expands the frontiers of what science can achieve. Apply today to dive into exciting, high-impact projects, help shape the future of genomic technology, and be part of a team whose innovations change how we understand life at its smallest scale. Key Responsibilities Design, support, and enhance enterprise network infrastructure Lead and contribute to a major firewall refresh project Work across WAN connectivity, campus networks, and cloud integrations Operate in a hands on, senior technical capacity with real ownership Collaborate across international sites and technical teams Hybrid working model Technical Environment Cisco (routing, switching, firewalls) Arista InfoBlox Meraki (Campus Wireless) Firewall technologies (current Cisco estate, replacement project underway) WAN & global connectivity Exposure to cloud networking Some automation using Ansible Requirements Strong enterprise networking background (not service provider-siloed) Experience in MSP or complex multi site environments highly desirable Comfortable working autonomously and "grabbing the bull by the horns" Broad skillset rather than a narrow specialism CCNP / CCIE-level capability welcomed, but certifications are not essential Salary: £76,875
09/06/2026
Full time
Do you want to be part of a team that's rewriting what's possible in science and health by turning groundbreaking technology into real-world breakthroughs? Join a global leader in biological sensing and genomic analysis, whose innovative nanopore sequencing platforms have transformed how researchers, clinicians, and organisations explore DNA and RNA; celebrated for powering rapid, real-time insights across healthcare, environmental science, and biotechnology, partnering with top research institutions, biotech companies, and scientific innovators around the world. This is a place where your work supports technology that accelerates discovery, enables faster diagnosis, and expands the frontiers of what science can achieve. Apply today to dive into exciting, high-impact projects, help shape the future of genomic technology, and be part of a team whose innovations change how we understand life at its smallest scale. Key Responsibilities Design, support, and enhance enterprise network infrastructure Lead and contribute to a major firewall refresh project Work across WAN connectivity, campus networks, and cloud integrations Operate in a hands on, senior technical capacity with real ownership Collaborate across international sites and technical teams Hybrid working model Technical Environment Cisco (routing, switching, firewalls) Arista InfoBlox Meraki (Campus Wireless) Firewall technologies (current Cisco estate, replacement project underway) WAN & global connectivity Exposure to cloud networking Some automation using Ansible Requirements Strong enterprise networking background (not service provider-siloed) Experience in MSP or complex multi site environments highly desirable Comfortable working autonomously and "grabbing the bull by the horns" Broad skillset rather than a narrow specialism CCNP / CCIE-level capability welcomed, but certifications are not essential Salary: £76,875
Network Architect Department: Network Engineering Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Hybrid Description Network Architect role within the Networking team, focusing on secure, scalable, and resilient network solutions across customer and internal environments. Key responsibilities include architecture design, technical leadership, implementation across diverse customer environments, and guidance for engineers. What You'll Do Design secure, scalable and resilient network solutions across customer and internal environments. Lead the technical design and implementation of complex networking projects. Produce high and low level designs, technical documentation and implementation plans. Act as a senior technical lead throughout project delivery, ensuring solutions are delivered to a high standard. Design, implement and optimise LAN, WAN, SD WAN and wireless networking solutions. Work with technologies including Fortinet and other leading networking vendors. Contribute to network security, resilience and performance improvements across customer and hosted environments. Mentor engineers within the networking team and promote technical best practice. Research emerging technologies and help shape the future direction of the networking practice. What You'll Need Strong networking experience across LAN, WAN, wireless and network security technologies. Experience with Fortinet technologies, particularly FortiGate. Experience designing and delivering network solutions within customer environments. A hands on approach, with the ability to move between design, implementation and technical problem solving. Experience leading or owning complex networking projects. Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with customers and colleagues. An interest in modern networking technologies, including SD WAN and network security. A passion for technology, continuous improvement and sharing knowledge with others. What You'll Love Generous Time Off: Enjoy 24 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year up to 28 days, plus Bank Holidays. Continuous Learning: Participate in regular lunch and learn sessions with both internal and external speakers. Personal Development: Take advantage of 5 paid days annually to pursue new skills or knowledge. Volunteer Opportunities: Contribute to your community with 2 paid volunteer days each year. Team Spirit: Join a friendly team and engage in various social events organised throughout the year.
08/06/2026
Full time
Network Architect Department: Network Engineering Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Hybrid Description Network Architect role within the Networking team, focusing on secure, scalable, and resilient network solutions across customer and internal environments. Key responsibilities include architecture design, technical leadership, implementation across diverse customer environments, and guidance for engineers. What You'll Do Design secure, scalable and resilient network solutions across customer and internal environments. Lead the technical design and implementation of complex networking projects. Produce high and low level designs, technical documentation and implementation plans. Act as a senior technical lead throughout project delivery, ensuring solutions are delivered to a high standard. Design, implement and optimise LAN, WAN, SD WAN and wireless networking solutions. Work with technologies including Fortinet and other leading networking vendors. Contribute to network security, resilience and performance improvements across customer and hosted environments. Mentor engineers within the networking team and promote technical best practice. Research emerging technologies and help shape the future direction of the networking practice. What You'll Need Strong networking experience across LAN, WAN, wireless and network security technologies. Experience with Fortinet technologies, particularly FortiGate. Experience designing and delivering network solutions within customer environments. A hands on approach, with the ability to move between design, implementation and technical problem solving. Experience leading or owning complex networking projects. Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with customers and colleagues. An interest in modern networking technologies, including SD WAN and network security. A passion for technology, continuous improvement and sharing knowledge with others. What You'll Love Generous Time Off: Enjoy 24 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year up to 28 days, plus Bank Holidays. Continuous Learning: Participate in regular lunch and learn sessions with both internal and external speakers. Personal Development: Take advantage of 5 paid days annually to pursue new skills or knowledge. Volunteer Opportunities: Contribute to your community with 2 paid volunteer days each year. Team Spirit: Join a friendly team and engage in various social events organised throughout the year.
Network Architect Department: Network Engineering Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Hybrid Description Network Architect role within the Networking team, focusing on secure, scalable, and resilient network solutions across customer and internal environments. Key responsibilities include architecture design, technical leadership, implementation across diverse customer environments, and guidance for engineers. What You'll Do Design secure, scalable and resilient network solutions across customer and internal environments. Lead the technical design and implementation of complex networking projects. Produce high and low level designs, technical documentation and implementation plans. Act as a senior technical lead throughout project delivery, ensuring solutions are delivered to a high standard. Design, implement and optimise LAN, WAN, SD WAN and wireless networking solutions. Work with technologies including Fortinet and other leading networking vendors. Contribute to network security, resilience and performance improvements across customer and hosted environments. Mentor engineers within the networking team and promote technical best practice. Research emerging technologies and help shape the future direction of the networking practice. What You'll Need Strong networking experience across LAN, WAN, wireless and network security technologies. Experience with Fortinet technologies, particularly FortiGate. Experience designing and delivering network solutions within customer environments. A hands on approach, with the ability to move between design, implementation and technical problem solving. Experience leading or owning complex networking projects. Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with customers and colleagues. An interest in modern networking technologies, including SD WAN and network security. A passion for technology, continuous improvement and sharing knowledge with others. What You'll Love Generous Time Off: Enjoy 24 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year up to 28 days, plus Bank Holidays. Continuous Learning: Participate in regular lunch and learn sessions with both internal and external speakers. Personal Development: Take advantage of 5 paid days annually to pursue new skills or knowledge. Volunteer Opportunities: Contribute to your community with 2 paid volunteer days each year. Team Spirit: Join a friendly team and engage in various social events organised throughout the year.
07/06/2026
Full time
Network Architect Department: Network Engineering Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Hybrid Description Network Architect role within the Networking team, focusing on secure, scalable, and resilient network solutions across customer and internal environments. Key responsibilities include architecture design, technical leadership, implementation across diverse customer environments, and guidance for engineers. What You'll Do Design secure, scalable and resilient network solutions across customer and internal environments. Lead the technical design and implementation of complex networking projects. Produce high and low level designs, technical documentation and implementation plans. Act as a senior technical lead throughout project delivery, ensuring solutions are delivered to a high standard. Design, implement and optimise LAN, WAN, SD WAN and wireless networking solutions. Work with technologies including Fortinet and other leading networking vendors. Contribute to network security, resilience and performance improvements across customer and hosted environments. Mentor engineers within the networking team and promote technical best practice. Research emerging technologies and help shape the future direction of the networking practice. What You'll Need Strong networking experience across LAN, WAN, wireless and network security technologies. Experience with Fortinet technologies, particularly FortiGate. Experience designing and delivering network solutions within customer environments. A hands on approach, with the ability to move between design, implementation and technical problem solving. Experience leading or owning complex networking projects. Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with customers and colleagues. An interest in modern networking technologies, including SD WAN and network security. A passion for technology, continuous improvement and sharing knowledge with others. What You'll Love Generous Time Off: Enjoy 24 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year up to 28 days, plus Bank Holidays. Continuous Learning: Participate in regular lunch and learn sessions with both internal and external speakers. Personal Development: Take advantage of 5 paid days annually to pursue new skills or knowledge. Volunteer Opportunities: Contribute to your community with 2 paid volunteer days each year. Team Spirit: Join a friendly team and engage in various social events organised throughout the year.
About the job you're consideringCapgemini's Global Cybersecurity Practice is home to over 4,000 professionals delivering secure, innovative solutions across IT and OT environments - from networks to cloud services and everything in between. Capgemini's Technical Assurance Services (CTAS) team in the UK is a dynamic part of our Global Cybersecurity Practice.As a penetration tester in our CTAS team you'll play a vital role in helping our clients detect, understand and manage their security risks. You'll be responsible for undertaking rigorous tests that identify vulnerabilities which are present in the IT infrastructure, applications and networks on which our client's businesses rely. You'll employ both manual and automated techniques to simulate real world attacks which help our clients assess their security posture against any potential threats to their business. You'll also be expected to keep your knowledge of the ever-evolving threat landscape up-to-date and adhere to ethical guidelines, especially when handling sensitive data.As well as having proven technical skills, you'll also need to demonstrate the strong communication skills needed to describe complex findings to a range of different, often non-technical, stakeholders.Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.Your roleBeing certified as a CHECK Team Member (CTM) is a prerequisite to joining our CTAS team as a penetration tester. As a member of this team, you'll deliver high quality penetration testing and consultancy services as well as a full range of security assessments (including specialist areas and IT Health Checks) in line with Capgemini's policies, core values, methodologies, and commercial expectations. This includes:Producing accurate, concise documentation including technical reports, executive summaries, scopes, and proposals.Engaging a variety of different stakeholders, some technically minded and others not, to ensure they understand work you have delivered.Ensuring relevance, maintaining confidentiality, aligning with the QA manual, meeting client expectations, and upholding Capgemini's own standards.Maintaining your strong technical expertise and contributing to service development by staying up-to-date with emerging threats, technologies, vulnerabilities and methodologies.Sharing your knowledge across the team, participating in research and involving yourself in initiatives which enhance capability.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.Your skills and experienceProven experience working in a Penetration Testing role as a certified Check Team Member (CTM) is essential.Strong knowledge of penetration testing tools including (Burpsuite, Metasploit, Nmap, etc).Good knowledge of multiple Operating Systems (OS) including Windows & NIX.Ability to configure network devices, firewalls, IDS/IPS devices and wireless technologies.Good understanding of common security standards and regulatory compliance such as GDPR, ISO27001 and PCI DSS.Experience of testing AI / LLMs is desirable but not essential.Excellent written and verbal communication skills (includes writing detailed reports and providing clear recommendations for remediation).Proven organisation skills which include working under pressure and dealing with ambiguity to meet deadlines.Ability and willingness to work effectively and positively within a team e.g. collaborating by sharing knowledge and skillsWillingness to travel to client locations across the UK.If you're passionate about penetration testing and eager to grow in a supportive and inclusive environment, we'd love to hear from you.We are a Disability Confident EmployerCapgemini 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, andMeet the minimum essential criteria for the role.Please opt in during the application process.Your security clearance and pre-employment checksIf you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.Make it real - what does it mean for you?You'd be joining an accredited Great Place to work for Wellbeing in 2024. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions.To help support wellbeing we have trained 'Mental Health Champions' across each of our business areas, and we have invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.You'll be bringing your unique skills and perspectives to the team, inspiring and taking inspiration from your teammates as you unlock value in everything you do. You'll be joining a professional community of experts, who have got your back and will support you, every step of the way.You will reimagine what's possible: creating value for the world's leading organisations through technology to build a sustainable, more inclusive future. You will work with a range of clients all with a unique set of business, technological and societal ambitions, which will make a real impact across the UK.Capgemini. Make it real.Why you should consider CapgeminiGrowing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses, and it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. You'll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.About CapgeminiCapgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organisations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of over 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2025 global revenues of €22.5 billion.Make it real
22/05/2026
Full time
About the job you're consideringCapgemini's Global Cybersecurity Practice is home to over 4,000 professionals delivering secure, innovative solutions across IT and OT environments - from networks to cloud services and everything in between. Capgemini's Technical Assurance Services (CTAS) team in the UK is a dynamic part of our Global Cybersecurity Practice.As a penetration tester in our CTAS team you'll play a vital role in helping our clients detect, understand and manage their security risks. You'll be responsible for undertaking rigorous tests that identify vulnerabilities which are present in the IT infrastructure, applications and networks on which our client's businesses rely. You'll employ both manual and automated techniques to simulate real world attacks which help our clients assess their security posture against any potential threats to their business. You'll also be expected to keep your knowledge of the ever-evolving threat landscape up-to-date and adhere to ethical guidelines, especially when handling sensitive data.As well as having proven technical skills, you'll also need to demonstrate the strong communication skills needed to describe complex findings to a range of different, often non-technical, stakeholders.Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.Your roleBeing certified as a CHECK Team Member (CTM) is a prerequisite to joining our CTAS team as a penetration tester. As a member of this team, you'll deliver high quality penetration testing and consultancy services as well as a full range of security assessments (including specialist areas and IT Health Checks) in line with Capgemini's policies, core values, methodologies, and commercial expectations. This includes:Producing accurate, concise documentation including technical reports, executive summaries, scopes, and proposals.Engaging a variety of different stakeholders, some technically minded and others not, to ensure they understand work you have delivered.Ensuring relevance, maintaining confidentiality, aligning with the QA manual, meeting client expectations, and upholding Capgemini's own standards.Maintaining your strong technical expertise and contributing to service development by staying up-to-date with emerging threats, technologies, vulnerabilities and methodologies.Sharing your knowledge across the team, participating in research and involving yourself in initiatives which enhance capability.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.Your skills and experienceProven experience working in a Penetration Testing role as a certified Check Team Member (CTM) is essential.Strong knowledge of penetration testing tools including (Burpsuite, Metasploit, Nmap, etc).Good knowledge of multiple Operating Systems (OS) including Windows & NIX.Ability to configure network devices, firewalls, IDS/IPS devices and wireless technologies.Good understanding of common security standards and regulatory compliance such as GDPR, ISO27001 and PCI DSS.Experience of testing AI / LLMs is desirable but not essential.Excellent written and verbal communication skills (includes writing detailed reports and providing clear recommendations for remediation).Proven organisation skills which include working under pressure and dealing with ambiguity to meet deadlines.Ability and willingness to work effectively and positively within a team e.g. collaborating by sharing knowledge and skillsWillingness to travel to client locations across the UK.If you're passionate about penetration testing and eager to grow in a supportive and inclusive environment, we'd love to hear from you.We are a Disability Confident EmployerCapgemini 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, andMeet the minimum essential criteria for the role.Please opt in during the application process.Your security clearance and pre-employment checksIf you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.Make it real - what does it mean for you?You'd be joining an accredited Great Place to work for Wellbeing in 2024. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions.To help support wellbeing we have trained 'Mental Health Champions' across each of our business areas, and we have invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.You'll be bringing your unique skills and perspectives to the team, inspiring and taking inspiration from your teammates as you unlock value in everything you do. You'll be joining a professional community of experts, who have got your back and will support you, every step of the way.You will reimagine what's possible: creating value for the world's leading organisations through technology to build a sustainable, more inclusive future. You will work with a range of clients all with a unique set of business, technological and societal ambitions, which will make a real impact across the UK.Capgemini. Make it real.Why you should consider CapgeminiGrowing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses, and it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. You'll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.About CapgeminiCapgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organisations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of over 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2025 global revenues of €22.5 billion.Make it real
Ofcom exists to make communications work for everyone. We regulate the TV, radio and video-on-demand sectors, fixed and mobile telecoms, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate. We are also helping to inform the ongoing debate about the future of online regulation. Our culture is shaped by four corporate values: excellence, agility, collaboration and empowerment. Purpose of role Working closely with other members of the Network Security team, this role is responsible for establishing and supporting the roll out of a network security regime for the communication providers. The role will require in depth knowledge of communication providers and demonstrate technical insights to help develop and implement guidance on network topology, security, operations and processes so that Ofcom's policy position and approach to the regulation of these new network security requirements is effective appropriate and measurable. This role provides technical insights and supports the delivery of telecoms security framework for Communications Providers Requirements of role You'll be integral to the roll out, management and monitoring of a programme promoting the adoption of the new legislation underpinning the TSR. This will include maintaining and supporting a compliance monitoring regime that will provide annual report to the SOS (Secretary of State) for DCMS . This will include, supporting the development and drafting a "code of Practise", compliance guidance, and requesting evidence to support CP assessment including carrying out and/or managing compliance assessments against that "code" . You'll work with other members of the team in responding to and assessing telecoms and digital infrastructure company responses to security and resilience incidents that occur in their infrastructure which are reported to Ofcom. You'll collaborate with our colleagues in other Ofcom investigations teams to provide technical support in relation to any enforcement activity. You'll partner with industry stakeholders, Government and other relevant agencies to ensure policy goals are aligned and effectively coordinated. Skills, Knowledge and experience You'll have experience of carrying out security assurance assessments/audits and managing remediation plans, within the Communication Provider/Telco and mobile sector. You'll understand the types of threat actors that would target Ofcom's regulated sector and cyber security threats they present. You'll be capable of evaluating technical vulnerabilities and identifying reasonable and appropriate control measures. You'll have experience across cyber security risk management domains: strategy; governance and risk management; protection, detection, response, recovery and resumption of services; situational awareness; testing. You'll understand network topologies including fixed and mobile. You'll have in-depth technical knowledge of Supply chain management and vendor contractual arrangements. You'll have experience in the practical application of leading cyber standards and guidance (i.e. 10 Steps to Cyber Security). You'll maintain an ongoing awareness of current and emerging telecoms technologies, perhaps through training, industry liaison and identifying, commissioning and managing specific external technical research projects. You'll have an excellent level of written and oral communication skills. You'll have an appreciation of, and desire to promote, Ofcom's values. You may also have: Experience and understanding of managing and monitoring security assurance programmes. Experience of project management including developing and delivering against plans, managing risks and issues along the way. An appreciation of one or more of these technical areas: Virtualisation of telecoms networks functions Telecoms signalling systems Third party network access User identity management Asset management Auditing and testing An appreciation of the regulatory environment. Qualifications Preferably educated to degree level (or equivalent). Relevant professional qualifications, such as such as CiSP or CISM Benefits Competitive Salary Flex-Allowance Market-Leading Pension Scheme Private Medical Group Income Protection Life Assurance Flexible Working 25 Days Holiday + Birthday Day Off Diversity and Inclusion Ofcom is a forward-thinking, inclusive employer and recognises the value of diversity to truly "make communications work for everyone". We welcome applications from suitably qualified applicants whatever their background, especially women, disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background candidates as they are currently under-represented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria. We have an agile working model allowing us to have a location-neutral approach to filling our roles. We also support flexible ways of working, wherever possible. Our colleagues are free to move around all our offices, enabling them to work alongside and collaborate with other teams and groups. These initiatives help Ofcom colleagues to work flexibly in way that supports them.
31/03/2021
Full time
Ofcom exists to make communications work for everyone. We regulate the TV, radio and video-on-demand sectors, fixed and mobile telecoms, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate. We are also helping to inform the ongoing debate about the future of online regulation. Our culture is shaped by four corporate values: excellence, agility, collaboration and empowerment. Purpose of role Working closely with other members of the Network Security team, this role is responsible for establishing and supporting the roll out of a network security regime for the communication providers. The role will require in depth knowledge of communication providers and demonstrate technical insights to help develop and implement guidance on network topology, security, operations and processes so that Ofcom's policy position and approach to the regulation of these new network security requirements is effective appropriate and measurable. This role provides technical insights and supports the delivery of telecoms security framework for Communications Providers Requirements of role You'll be integral to the roll out, management and monitoring of a programme promoting the adoption of the new legislation underpinning the TSR. This will include maintaining and supporting a compliance monitoring regime that will provide annual report to the SOS (Secretary of State) for DCMS . This will include, supporting the development and drafting a "code of Practise", compliance guidance, and requesting evidence to support CP assessment including carrying out and/or managing compliance assessments against that "code" . You'll work with other members of the team in responding to and assessing telecoms and digital infrastructure company responses to security and resilience incidents that occur in their infrastructure which are reported to Ofcom. You'll collaborate with our colleagues in other Ofcom investigations teams to provide technical support in relation to any enforcement activity. You'll partner with industry stakeholders, Government and other relevant agencies to ensure policy goals are aligned and effectively coordinated. Skills, Knowledge and experience You'll have experience of carrying out security assurance assessments/audits and managing remediation plans, within the Communication Provider/Telco and mobile sector. You'll understand the types of threat actors that would target Ofcom's regulated sector and cyber security threats they present. You'll be capable of evaluating technical vulnerabilities and identifying reasonable and appropriate control measures. You'll have experience across cyber security risk management domains: strategy; governance and risk management; protection, detection, response, recovery and resumption of services; situational awareness; testing. You'll understand network topologies including fixed and mobile. You'll have in-depth technical knowledge of Supply chain management and vendor contractual arrangements. You'll have experience in the practical application of leading cyber standards and guidance (i.e. 10 Steps to Cyber Security). You'll maintain an ongoing awareness of current and emerging telecoms technologies, perhaps through training, industry liaison and identifying, commissioning and managing specific external technical research projects. You'll have an excellent level of written and oral communication skills. You'll have an appreciation of, and desire to promote, Ofcom's values. You may also have: Experience and understanding of managing and monitoring security assurance programmes. Experience of project management including developing and delivering against plans, managing risks and issues along the way. An appreciation of one or more of these technical areas: Virtualisation of telecoms networks functions Telecoms signalling systems Third party network access User identity management Asset management Auditing and testing An appreciation of the regulatory environment. Qualifications Preferably educated to degree level (or equivalent). Relevant professional qualifications, such as such as CiSP or CISM Benefits Competitive Salary Flex-Allowance Market-Leading Pension Scheme Private Medical Group Income Protection Life Assurance Flexible Working 25 Days Holiday + Birthday Day Off Diversity and Inclusion Ofcom is a forward-thinking, inclusive employer and recognises the value of diversity to truly "make communications work for everyone". We welcome applications from suitably qualified applicants whatever their background, especially women, disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background candidates as they are currently under-represented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria. We have an agile working model allowing us to have a location-neutral approach to filling our roles. We also support flexible ways of working, wherever possible. Our colleagues are free to move around all our offices, enabling them to work alongside and collaborate with other teams and groups. These initiatives help Ofcom colleagues to work flexibly in way that supports them.
