Led bythe Department for Science, Innovation andTechnology, the UK Telecoms Lab(UKTL), announced in October2022, will give the UK the cutting-edge technology to keep ourtelecommunications networks safe, accelerate the roll-out of 5G,andgrow our brilliant telecoms sector by bringing in new entrants todiversify the supply chain market. Successfulcandidates will have a unique experience working on or supportingthe latest ground-breaking cyber security and networkingtechnologies on a national and international scale. Thisopportunity will allow those involved to have first-hand exposureto the latest technologies via there search and development that weare undertaking to secure our telecommunications networks, in orderto keep the UK the safest place to live and do businessonline.
As a trusted and independent national capability, theUKTL will interact at the intersection of standards bodies, such as3GPP, the National Cyber Security Centre and the wider UKintelligence community, academia, Ofcom,as well as CommunicationsService Providers and telecommunication equipmentvendors.
Successful Applicants must be able to commute tothe UKTL offices inBirmingham. We strive tooffer a great work life balance – if you are looking for full time,part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work wherebusiness possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role youdo and part of the business you work in.
We actively recruitcitizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in thisspecific area means that nationality, residency and elevatedsecurity requirements are more tightly defined thanothers.To work inthis role, you will need to have a SC clearance with norestrictions, or you must have the ability toobtain a SCclearance.
