The UK Telecoms Lab, a new national and independent telecommunications laboratory has been established to act as a secure research facility bringing together telecom operators, suppliers and academics to research and test innovative new ways of boosting the security, resilience and performance of the UK’s mobile networks. Operated by the National Physical Laboratory on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

We looking for a Telecoms Architect to join our mission to provide expert industry experience in the development and evolution of our in-house telecommunications networks, from SIM to Service Platform and end to end across the entire mobile telecommunication network you’ll bring a wealth of technical expertise and network design capability, to ensure that we remain on the leading edge of our world leading capabilities.

You will be joining our team at a pivotal time in the development of the lab – still in a “start-up” stage, as the Telecoms Architect you will have direct influence over how the lab evolves and develops, ensuring that our networks and capabilities are representative of the UK telecommunications landscape and that we remain ahead of the game when it comes to new technologies. Our goal is to provide technical and testing services to the UK telecommunication landscape to help ensure that our Critical National Infrastructure remains secure in the face of ever present and evolving security threats.

Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Birmingham at least twice a week

We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.

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