UKTL is building leading edge Telecoms testing facilities to keep our telecommunications networks safe, accelerate the roll-out of new technologies, and grow our world leading telecoms sector to maintain resiliency and security.

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Successful candidates will join a state-of-the-art facility and be supporting the team conducting testing and research on the latest technologies and innovations in the industry. You will work alongside our infrastructure and Cybersecurity professionals to ensure that the UK’s world class Telecoms infrastructure grows in a resilient and secure manner underpinning growth in other industry sectors.

As a trusted and independent national capability, UKTL interacts with standards bodies, Academia, and Government Departments as well as Communications Service Providers and equipment vendors.

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.

Key skills and responsibilities include:

• Communication: You'll be liaising not only with internal stakeholders, but also key stakeholders from across the Telecommunications technology spectrum nationally and internationally.
• Curiosity: You're a Technologist at heart and early adopter of new technologies, driven by a curiosity and need to know how things work.
• Ownership: You'll be expected to take full ownership of the UKTL telecommunication networks High Level Designs and architecture.
• Horizon Scanning: You'll be expected to keep abreast of the changes and upcoming technologies that affect the national and international telecommunications landscape.
• Technology Roadmap: You'll help to prepare and maintain strategic technology roadmaps, working with internal stakeholders to enable UKTL to stay ahead of the curve for the full range UKTL telecommunications systems.

Essential skills:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing the design and deployment of complex network systems with modern telecommunication technologies.
• Deep understanding of 5G, Core and RAN
• Experience with telecommunication network integration projects
• Understanding of NFVI technologies and deployments.

Desirable skills:

• Familiarity with Nokia and Ericsson Telecommunication technologies
• Experience ensuring networks are compliant with regulatory requirements, such as Telecommunications Security Act.
• Experience managing a team of Telecommunication engineers, with specialties in both Core networks and RAN deployments
• Experience with vendor contracts and commercial agreements.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in this specific area means that nationality, residency and security requirements are more tightly defined than others. To work in this role, you will need to have an SC clearance with no restrictions, or you must have the ability to obtain an SC clearance.