đź’ĽJob Title: Telco Security Consultant
👨‍💻Job Type: Freelance
đź“ŤLocation: Brussels, Belgium
đź’ĽWork regime: Hybrid
🔥Keywords: CISSP, cybersecurity, ISO 27001, and regulatory compliance
What you'll do:
1. Mission/Purpose
The Telco Security Program Manager is responsible for ensuring that telecommunications network security guidelines are rigorously followed across all projects and activities. She/He defines and oversees the implementation of the Telco Security Roadmap, ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory security standards for both legacy and new platforms while fostering a culture of security.
The Telco Security Program Manager acts as the TECH interface with internal stakeholders, such as the General Secretary, CSO, and CISO. Under the lead of CSO and CISO, she/he contributes to relationships with external regulatory bodies for Telco topics. She/He provides comprehensive updates on the evolution of Telco security risks to the CTO, CISO, CSO, and Executive Committee members, ensuring alignment with the organization’s overall security strategy.
They work closely with the Telco E2E Architects, Telco Engineering Experts, Operations Excellence team, and the broader security leadership team to ensure the effective integration of security measures across all operational facets.
The Telco Security Program Manager reports to the CTO and the Director of Operations while working transversely with the CISO, CSO, and IT security teams.
2. Key Responsibility Areas
1. Security Certification and Regulatory Compliance for Telco Assets
* Supervise the implementation of security screening processes within the OBE and VOO Telco network.
* Ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements, including CCB/IBPT and NIS2.
* Oversee responses for 5G Security Authorization and other regulatory requests.
* Participate in security certification audits (e.g., ISO standards) and regulatory reporting.
* Define, implement, and monitor security-related action plans, presenting progress to the Security Steering Committee (SteerCo).
2. Security Policy Enforcement
* Ensure adherence to corporate security processes and standards across all Telco projects and products, including "Security by Design" principles at TTM (Time-to-Market) gates.
* Collaborate with the Telco E2E Architect and Telco Engineering Experts to support project managers with risk analysis and compliance reviews.
* Monitor Telco remote access account security and adherence to established guidelines.
3. Enterprise Security Risk Management
* Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks across telecommunications platforms.
* Monitor risk trends, document mitigation strategies, and provide updates to the CISO, CSO, and other stakeholders.
4. Security Technical Audits and Platform Compliance
* Accountable for Telco security audits and implementation of measures to protect sensitive data and critical network infrastructure.
* Work in collaboration with internal teams (CISO and CSO) and external partners (e.g., Orange Group INNOV & DSEC departments).
* Ensure technical compliance of Telco platforms with industry standards and best practices.
5. Interaction with the CSO and CISO
* With the CSO:
* Align Telco security measures with the organization’s overall physical, operational, and information security strategy.
* Share insights on vulnerabilities and risks that may impact broader operational security.
* Collaborate on incident response and crisis management planning for cross-cutting security issues.
* With the CISO:
* Ensure Telco-specific security aligns with the organization’s broader information and cybersecurity objectives.
* Report on Telco compliance, risk management, and threat trends.
6. Collaboration with Other Departments
* Partner with TECH, IT, and General Secretary departments to embed security practices in all operations.
* Serve as the primary liaison to external regulatory bodies, ensuring accurate and timely compliance reporting.
What you bring:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Telecommunications, or related fields, with minimum 5 years of experience in a Telco environment.
* Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer (preferred).
* Significant experience in telecommunications security, regulatory compliance, and cross-departmental program management.
* Program Management Certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner) demonstrating expertise in project management methodologies and best practices.
* Engineering degree in Telecommunications/IT technology or equivalent level of experience.
* Openness to learning and sharing knowledge.
* Ability to lead (activities and people) and influence without formal or hierarchical authority.
* Strong relationship-building skills (internal teams, vendors, Orange Group).
* Excellent organizational, communication, and influencing skills.
* Conceptual thinking and strong analytical skills.
* Adaptability and business acumen.
* Stakeholder management expertise.
* Fluency in French/English or Dutch/English required.
A little about us:
Innova Solutions is a diverse and award-winning global technology services partner. We provide our clients with strategic technology, talent, and business transformation solutions, enabling them to be leaders in their field.
* Founded in 1998, headquartered in Atlanta (Duluth), Georgia.
* Employs over 50,000 professionals worldwide, with annual revenue approaching $3.0B.
* Delivers strategic technology and business transformation solutions globally.
* Operates through global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe.
* Provides services for data center migration and workload development for cloud service providers.
Awardee of prestigious recognitions including:
* Women’s Choice Awards - Best Companies to Work for Women & Millennials, 2024
* Forbes, America’s Best Temporary Staffing and Best Professional Recruiting Firms, 2023
* American Best in Business, Globee Awards, Healthcare Vulnerability Technology Solutions, 2023
* Global Health & Pharma, Best Full Service Workforce Lifecycle Management Enterprise, 2023
* Received 3 SBU Leadership in Business Awards
Stevie International Business Awards, Denials Remediation Healthcare Technology Solutions, 2023