Lead Specialist, Radio Network Engrg

Make an Impact:

RAN Network Security Portfolio Leadership

• Establish and define the RAN Network Security roadmap and strategy
• Govern all RAN-related security initiatives under a unified portfolio

RAN Security Monitoring & Threat Detection Program

• Lead engagement with the Regulatory Department and relevant authorities
• Drive tender preparation, contract negotiation, and execution
• Oversee system deployment, operational governance, upgrades, and enhancements

RAN Security Governance & Regulatory Compliance
Compliance Oversight

• Ensure RAN domain compliance with:
• Regulatory Department security requirements
• National telecom security directives
• Applicable 3GPP security standards
• Internal corporate security governance policies
• Interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable technical implementation plans

Security Representation

Act as RAN Security Representative in:

1. Regulatory reviews
2. Enterprise security governance forums
3. Internal and external audit engagements

Provide domain-level security risk assessments and recommendations

• Security Implementation Oversight
• Drive implementation of mandated security controls including:
• Node hardening
• Access control and privileged account governance
• Authentication and authorization mechanisms
• Review and revise RAN security configurations
• Establish secure configuration baselines
• Ensure Vendors adhere to defined security standards

Risk & Deviation Management

• Identify security gaps or non-compliances
• Conduct structured risk assessments

Server & Platform Security Compliance (Department-Owned Systems)

• Ensure servers and platforms under departmental ownership comply with:
• Corporate IT security baseline standards
• Regulatory cybersecurity requirements

Oversee implementation of:

• OS hardening and patch management
• Vulnerability management and remediation tracking
• Coordinate with IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity teams for vulnerability resolution and audit readiness
• Maintain asset inventory and compliance documentation

Audit & Assurance

• Lead RAN domain support for security audits
• Maintain risk registers and compliance dashboards

Skills for Success:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, or related discipline
• 8–12 years of experience in mobile network engineering (RAN preferred)
• Experience in:

1. LTE / 5G architecture and signaling
2. Network security hardening or compliance initiatives
3. Regulatory-facing projects
4. Vendor management and governance

• Strong understanding of LTE / 5G RAN architecture
• Knowledge of signaling security and authentication procedures
• Familiarity with IPSec, TLS, secure transport mechanisms
• Understanding of server hardening principles and vulnerability management
• Knowledge of telecom security standards and compliance frameworks