Telecoms Security Act Consultant (London Area)

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.