Consults with telecom customers on packet core, 5G, cloud, Kubernetes, and OSS security. Maps customer requirements to Ericsson solutions, presents security architectures and best practices, configures security products including firewalls, IDS/IPS, DDoS, SIEM, logging, and identity management systems, and leads technical teams through security solution deployments.
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We are actively recruiting for a Cyber Security Consultant to join our world leading Security specialist team. The position is available in Ericsson is one of the top tier providers of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to service providers & more than 40% of the world's mobile traffic is carried through our networks! We enable the full value of connectivity by creating groundbreaking technology and services that are easy to use, embrace and scale, making our customers successful in a fully connected world. For more than 140 years, our perspectives, technology and people have changed the world. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world!
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The skills you bring:
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Primary country and city: Germany (DE) || Düsseldorf
Job details: Consultant
Job Stage: Job Stage 6
Primary Recruiter: Tamar Kekutia-Rutkowska
Hiring Manager: Rakesh Pandey
About this opportunity:
We are actively recruiting for a Cyber Security Consultant to join our world leading Security specialist team. The position is available in Ericsson is one of the top tier providers of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to service providers & more than 40% of the world's mobile traffic is carried through our networks! We enable the full value of connectivity by creating groundbreaking technology and services that are easy to use, embrace and scale, making our customers successful in a fully connected world. For more than 140 years, our perspectives, technology and people have changed the world. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world!
What you will do:
- Understanding packet core security, on premise cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes security, OSS security as per 3GPP, GSMA standard.
- Map customer requirement with product and solutions available from Ericsson and provide industry best practice approach and guidance.
- Be effective in presentation about security and 3GPP packet core and cloud topics with detailed analysis and solution.
- Should have technical project management skills with collaborating and working with technical teams across the domain & drive the security solution deployment .
- Should have experience in configuring and managing security products such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems DDoS, (IDS/IPS), SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems, Log Collector and Identity Management solution. DDoS is preferred competency for this position.
- Should have customer facing skills and lead security discussion with customers.
The skills you bring:
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience or higher in a related field
- A Full Professional Proficiency in English
- Significant experience in security for the telecom & 5G core network.
- Experience in one of the following domains: Security and Privacy frameworks,, Telecom security, Cyber Security, Cloud Security, Application security.
- Experience in designing at least in one of the following solutions: Logging, PKI Infrastructure, Identity, and access management, Security testing in telecom networks.
- Experience with 3GPP 5G Release 15/16 will be a plus.
- Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CCIE, CISM) or knowledge of security frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS) are a plus.
What happens once you apply?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.We encourage you to consider applying to jobs where you might not meet all the criteria. We recognize that we all have transferrable skills, and we can support you with the skills that you need to develop.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Germany (DE) || Düsseldorf
Job details: Consultant
Job Stage: Job Stage 6
Primary Recruiter: Tamar Kekutia-Rutkowska
Hiring Manager: Rakesh Pandey
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