At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead security architecture for telecom platforms, ensuring compliance and reducing cyber risk.
- Company: Join a leading telecommunications firm focused on innovative security solutions.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous learning and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in cyber security while shaping the future of telecommunications.
- Qualifications: 8-12 years in Cyber Security with strong knowledge of UK TSA requirements.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
The TSA Cyber Security Architect is responsible for ensuring that telecommunications platforms, networks, applications and cloud solutions comply with the UK Telecommunications Security Act (TSA) and Secure by Design principles.
The role provides security architecture leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring regulatory compliance while reducing cyber risk across enterprise and telecom environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Review solution architectures for compliance with the UK Telecommunications Security Act (TSA).
- Provide security architecture guidance across Network, IT and Digital programmes.
- Conduct Secure by Design architecture assessments and security design reviews.
- Perform cyber risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Ensure security requirements are embedded into Agile, Dev Sec Ops and CI/CD delivery.
- Review end-to-end connectivity across telecom infrastructure.
- Define security requirements for cloud, on-premise and hybrid environments.
- Produce Security Architecture Documents (SAD), High Level Designs (HLD) and Low Level Designs (LLD).
- Review API, microservices and application security architecture.
- Work with Engineering, Architecture and Delivery teams to ensure compliance throughout project delivery.
- Support security testing, penetration testing and vulnerability remediation.
- Lead threat modelling workshops and architectural risk reviews.
- Support regulatory audits and compliance activities.
- Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of UK Telecommunications Security Act (TCA/TSA) requirements.
- Secure by Design methodology.
- Enterprise Security Architecture.
- Network Security Architecture.
- Zero Trust Architecture.
- Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Identity & Access Management (IAM).
- PKI, TLS, VPN and encryption technologies.
- Firewalls, IDS/IPS and SIEM platforms.
- API Security (OAuth2, Open ID Connect, JWT).
- Dev Sec Ops and CI/CD security.
- Container Security (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Vulnerability Management.
- Security Monitoring and Incident Response.
Experience Required
- 8–12+ years in Cyber Security or Security Architecture.
- Experience within Telecommunications or Critical National Infrastructure.
- Demonstrable experience performing Security Design Reviews.
- Experience with cloud transformation programmes.
- Strong stakeholder management and technical leadership skills.
- Experience working within regulated environments.
Certifications (Preferred)
- CISSP
- SABSA
- TOGAF
- CCSK or CCSP
- Azure Security Engineer
- AWS Security Specialty
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Knowledge of Standards
- UK Telecommunications Security Act (TSA)
- NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF)
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- CIS Controls
- IEC 62443 (advantageous)
- OWASP Top 10
- GDPR
- Security Architecture Review Reports
- Security Risk Assessments
- Secure by Design Assessments
- Security Control Specifications
- Compliance Evidence for TSA audits
- Security Exception and Risk Register updates
- Telecom Core Networks (4G/5G)
- OSS/BSS platforms
- API Gateways
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
- Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Experience leading cross-functional technical workshops.
- Ability to balance security, business and operational requirements.
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Architect – TSA Cyber Security in Newbury employer: BAPON Technologies
As a leading employer in the telecommunications sector, we offer our Architects a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training opportunities and a culture that values diverse perspectives, ensuring that you can thrive while making a meaningful impact on national security. Located in the heart of the UK, we provide a unique chance to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of cyber security.
