Senior Technical Advisor

Description:

Working closely with other members of the Network Security team, you will be responsible for establishing and supporting the roll out of a network security regime for the communication providers. This role will require you to have 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 will require you to provide technical insights and support the delivery of a new telecoms security framework for Communications Providers. Ofcom has had responsibilities for communications network security and resilience for several years and has recently received new responsibilities in this area. In the light of the increasing economic and social significance of communications and services, the security and resilience of fixed and mobile networks and services is becoming more important and we are taking proactive steps to ensure that they are designed and operated to meet the needs and expectations of users.

Your Key Responsibilities

• 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 will ensure enough information is present to deliver a sound security risk assessment.
• Support 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.
• Support, review and update the “code of Practise”, compliance guidance, and requesting evidence to support CP assessment including carrying out and/or managing compliance assessments against that “code”.
• Work with colleagues in Ofcom investigations teams to provide technical support in relation to any enforcement activity.
• Work with industry stakeholders, Government and other relevant agencies to ensure policy goals are aligned and effectively coordinated.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience

Security Assurance and Risk Management:

• Managing remediation plans within a Communications Provider (mobile, fixed, internet).
• Evaluating technical vulnerabilities and identifying appropriate control measures.
• Experience across all cyber security risk management domains (strategy, governance and risk management, protection, detection, response, recovery, situational awareness, testing).
• Managing and monitoring security assurance programs.

Cybersecurity Threats:

• Understanding of threat actors targeting Ofcom’s regulated sector and associated cyber security threats.

Telecoms Technology and Architecture:

• Understanding of fixed and mobile architectures.
• Practical application of best practices for the technology under review.
• Maintaining awareness of current and emerging telecoms technologies through training, industry liaison, and managing external technical research projects.

Articulating Ideas: Written and oral communication skills, including presenting to internal and external audiences.

Executing Plans : Experience in project management, including developing and delivering plans, and managing risks and issues.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualifications
• Maintains UK security clearance or is willing to undergo a vetting check (once started), as this is a requirement for the role.