To lead and support compliance with the UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021, advising on technical and regulatory requirements, risk management strategies, and helping to develop secure telecoms infrastructure in line with government-mandated security duties and codes of practice.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the subject matter expert (SME) on the Telecoms Security Act (TSA) and related guidance
* Ensure alignment of telecoms systems, policies, and infrastructure with TSA security duties and relevant regulatory standards.
* Conduct gap assessments and audits to evaluate compliance status with TSA requirements.
* Develop and implement remediation plans for identified TSA-related security or governance weaknesses.
* Support the design and implementation of robust security measures for critical telecoms functions, covering both physical and cyber domains.
* Advise on secure network architecture, supply chain risk management, and monitoring practices as required by TSA.
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including technical teams, legal/compliance departments, Ofcom, and DCMS.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
* Deep knowledge of the Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021, and relevant UK telecoms and cybersecurity regulations.
* Proven experience working in telecoms, cybersecurity, compliance, or national security sectors.
* Understanding of Ofcom enforcement processes, NCSC guidance, and network/systems security principles.
* Experience conducting security risk assessments and implementing risk-based controls.
* Strong analytical, policy interpretation, and stakeholder communication skills.