Shaping the future of UK telecoms
Join us at UKTL
At UKTL, your cyber skills make a real difference. You’ll help protect the UK’s digital networks – keeping people, businesses and critical services safe from cyber-attacks.
You’ll research, test and improve the UK’s cyber security, working at the intersection of government, industry and academia. At UKTL, you’ll tackle real-world challenges and grow your career through structured training and mentorship.
Your expertise will safeguard critical national infrastructure, defend against evolving threats and shape the future of secure connectivity. We need people who think differently – innovators who challenge the norm and bring bold ideas to the UK’s cyber security challenges. We’re recruiting across:
• Cyber security
• Networks and infrastructure
• Telecoms (ORAN / RAN / Packet Core / Device Security Evaluation)
• Vulnerability research
• Security testing
• Standards
Join our dynamic, supportive team and enjoy benefits designed for balance and growth. We offer enhanced maternity leave, flexible working and a generous pension. You’ll have access to structured training programmes to develop your technical skills and support your career progression – all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance and working on projects that matter. This is cyber with purpose.
Current vacancies
UKTL is offering the current roles featured below.
Step into the front line of telecom security Research. In this role, you won’t just follow instructions—you’ll explore the unknown, uncover hidden vulnerabilities, and help shape the future of secure telecommunications…….
Step into a senior position at the forefront of telecom security research. In this role, you won’t just explore vulnerabilities—you’ll define how they are discovered, understood, and mitigated across complex telecom ecosystems….
You’re driven by curiosity and a desire to understand how things really work — and how they can be made more secure. Whether dissecting telecoms protocols, exploring enterprise systems, or analysing hardware, you take a hands-on, analytical approach to solving complex challenges…..
Are you looking to kick-start your career in telecoms and cybersecurity?
Do you want to work at the forefront of global telecom standards and help shape secure-by-design networks of the future?
Build your voice. Shape the future of telecoms security.
You’re someone who understands telecoms—not just how networks work, but why they matter. You enjoy getting into the detail, but you also want your work to have a bigger impact.
You’re someone who can’t help but ask “What’s really going on under here?”
Whether it’s a telecoms protocol, a complex system, or a bespoke piece of hardware, you’re driven by curiosity — and motivated by making real world technology safer…..
This Role Speaks to You If You’ve always been curious about how things work—especially when it comes to telecoms systems like 5G, fibre broadband, or Open RAN.
Maybe you know IP/TCP/HTTP but here you will work with SCTP/ NGAP / 5G SBI in carrier grade implementations that no one else has this level of access to!
At UKTL, your work directly strengthens the UK’s technological, cyber, and national resilience. You’ll collaborate with expert engineers, government partners, and industry specialists to detect, understand, and counter emerging threats.
If you’re looking for meaningful work in an inclusive environment that values curiosity, teamwork, and continuous learning, you’ll thrive here.
Help shape the future of secure telecoms
You’re not just another telecoms expert—you’re someone who wants to influence the future of global connectivity. You understand how networks work today, but you’re equally driven by how they should evolve tomorrow: more secure, more resilient, and secure-by-design from the ground up.
If that sounds like you, this is your opportunity to step into a high-impact, senior role where your technical voice will be heard, internationally.
After nine years as a talent lead helping others find their dream roles, I finally found mine in cyber.
Recruiting for UKTL sparked my curiosity, leading me to explore TryHackMe and Hack The Box. Now I’m building VMs, exploring 5G, and working towards OSCP — proof that passion and persistence open doors, even without a technical background.
My role here is hands-on and technical, giving me rare exposure to the full network stack from RAN to Core across both 4G and 5G.
With the help of UKTL’s broad range of knowledgeable people, often I’m testing things no one’s done before! If you’re curious and want to work on something with real impact, now’s a great time to join!
UKTL offers something different – a refreshing alternative to the corporate world, with the freedom to own my delivery and work alongside remarkable people.
The start-up energy here is real; we pull together behind bold ideas and make them happen. If you’re up for the challenge, now’s a great time to join us.
Striking the right balance between policy and pragmatism takes collaboration, and that’s what makes the work here so engaging.
When your input shapes a project, it shows the real impact individuals can make.
Security Clearance Requirements
All roles at UKTL require Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance with no restrictions, or the ability to obtain both. To be eligible, applicants must have lived in the UK for at least five years and meet the criteria outlined in the relevant job description. Some roles may require higher levels of clearance. Please read each job advert carefully and ensure you meet the necessary security requirements before applying.
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