Subject Matter Expert

The Telecom Cyber Security SME is a leader, strategist, and technical expert who plays a critical role in safeguarding an organization's applications and data.

Key Responsibilities:

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks related to Telecom and applications.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant DOT security regulations.

Security Assessments and Testing:

• Ensuring the technical advisory for vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and code reviews.
• Ensuring the technical advisory for utilizing and integrating various security testing tools.
• Ensuring the technical advisory for proper analysis of scan results and collaborating with development teams to remediate vulnerabilities.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Working closely with IT, Digital, Telecom and other stakeholders.
• Communicating security risks, findings, and recommendations to various audiences.
• Providing security guidance and training to Telecom, IT and Digital teams.

Developing and Maintaining Telecom and Application Security Programs:

• Updating Telecom and application security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Advising the implementing security controls for telecom node and applications and their supporting infrastructure.

Staying Up-to-Date:

• Monitoring emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security trends.
• Researching and evaluating new security technologies and best practices.
• Assessing the impact of new technologies and trends on the organization.

Skills and Experience:

Technical Expertise:

• Strong understanding of application security principles, secure coding practices, and common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
• Experience with various security testing tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts and technologies.
• Knowledge of programming languages and frameworks relevant to the organization.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Experience in conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of relevant security regulations and compliance requirements.

Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills:

• Ability to analyze complex security issues and develop effective solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and a meticulous approach to work.

Leadership and Management:

• Proven ability to mentor a team of security professionals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence decision-making at various levels of the organization