Chief Technical Officer – UKTL

As the UKTL Technical Director (TD) you will establish and lead the technical direction of a flag-ship new capability in the UK government’s investment into the Telecoms sector.
You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of security evaluations and interoperability testing to fulfil the UKTLs objectives of enabling Diversification and enhanced network and telecommunications security for the UK.
You will lead on the overall technology direction of UKTL, the quality of its evaluations, security and interoperability research strategy, strategic partner relationships, strategic change, and the dynamic evolution of the UKTL’s services and capabilities.
As such, you will be a primary point of guidance and contact for telecoms network security principles, requirements, security best practice and security related regulations within the sector.
We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range ofbenefits. Ourvaluesare at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success.
Technology
and strategy leadership experience in telecoms, cyber security, or equivalent IT sectors.
A respected authority in related technologies.
Track-record in understanding, articulating, and addressing security challenges.
Ability to identify and analyse complex technical issues across a diverse ecosystem of inter-connected systems - in particular in the field of security - and provide clear, robustly-justified technical advice and recommendations to a range of different audiences.
Ability to lead, mo tivate and manage others in order to help them to achieve their own personal goals ,
and
deliver
UKTL
objectives.
Ability to take a long term, broad-based view of issues and events
to
identify and
assess
long-term impact or wider implications.
Ability to
solve problems
creatively and strategically, and to engage authoritatively and constructively in discussions and debate.
Ability to prioritise and manage a complex, demanding workload from multiple
stakeholders.
Ability to influence, at a high level, the actions of internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to communicate complex and technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences
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 DV clearance with no restrictions, or you must have the ability to obtain an DV clearance.
To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we're always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please
contact us.
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