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Telecom Security Risk Consultant

P1 Security
Remote Remote - Unknown
Hidden pay
Posted May 21, 2026
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About This Role

Lead end-to-end security risk assessments, threat modeling, and security consulting across mobile network and cloud-native telecom environments.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in telecom security, network security, or risk assessment/consulting for telecom operators, infrastructure providers, or security vendors
  • Experience working in consulting and/or client-facing delivery, with a strong focus on clear communication and stakeholder management
  • Demonstrated ability to perform security architecture reviews and turn complex technical issues into prioritized, business-relevant risks and mitigations
  • Hands-on security knowledge across at least two of the following: protocol security, cloud/Kubernetes security, Linux hardening, IAM/PKI/key management, vulnerability research, incident response, or SOC/monitoring
  • Familiarity with telecom and security standards and guidance (e.g., 3GPP security, GSMA FS/NG, NIST, ISO 27001/27002)
  • Experience working with AI-assisted delivery with privacy in mind (e.g., LLM tools) and strong judgment to decide AI applicability and to review, validate, and challenge AI-generated content; able to ensure accuracy, completeness, and appropriate confidentiality
  • Comfortable working with technical artifacts: network diagrams, HLD/LLD, configuration baselines, cloud manifests, logs, PCAPs; able to validate evidence and challenge assumptions
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to write structured reports and present to both technical and executive stakeholders
  • Ability to work autonomously in a client-facing environment, manage priorities, and deliver on time across multiple engagements

Benefits

  • Flexible remote work with periodic meetups for collaboration and team bonding

Originally posted on Himalayas