Cyber Security Engineer

UK. Telecommunication Laboratory (UKTL)

Led by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the UK Telecoms Lab (UKTL), announced in October 2022, will give the UK the cutting-edge technology to keep our telecommunications networks safe, accelerate the roll-out of 5G,and grow our brilliant telecoms sector by bringing in new entrants to diversify the supply chain market. Read more about the UKTL here !

Successful candidates will have a unique experience working on or supporting the latest ground-breaking cyber security and networking technologies on a national and international scale. This opportunity will allow those involved to have first-hand exposure to the latest technologies via the research and development that we are undertaking to secure our telecommunications networks, in order to keep the UK the safest place to live and do business online. It also gives exposure to senior government department officials, communications industry leaders and academic professionals, all key stakeholders in the work of UKTL as you help UKTLs leaders to coordinate meetings and briefings.

As a trusted and independent national capability, the UKTL will interact at the intersection of standards bodies, such as 3GPP, the National Cyber Security Centre and the wider UK intelligence community, academia, Ofcom, as well as Communications Service Providers and telecommunication equipment vendors.

UKTL is seeking an experienced Cyber security Engineer to join the team responsible for keeping the organisation secure, who will contribute by maintaining and implementing technical controls from the endpoint, across the network and into the cloud. The role involves operational support, enabling project delivery and SOC activities, as well as ensuring system vulnerabilities are addressed through effective patch and lifecycle management across a diverse portfolio of systems within a corporate and scientific environment.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and acting upon security alerts generated by tooling.
• Monitor the environment for potential threats, vulnerabilities and indicators of compromise.
• Act as an escalation point for other members of the security team, providing assistance and mentoring where necessary.
• Contributing to the development of SOC procedures and documentation.
• Assist with remediation activities.
• Understanding Threat Intelligence and its use.
• Produce new workflows for automation tools.

Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Birmingham at least twice a week with an option of hybrid working.

We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.