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Principal Vulnerability Researcher Office-based | Oxfordshire - If relocating is required for this role, NPL may be able to provide relocation support, subject to location and eligibility. Please contact your recruiter to discuss the options available to you. We're growing our Vulnerability Research Team and are looking for a Principal Vulnerability Researcher to p...

At UK Telecoms Lab (UKTL), we're helping to strengthen the security, resilience and innovation of the UK's telecommunications ecosystem. As a Senior Network Connectivity Lead, you'll play a critical role in designing, building and maintaining the network platforms and connectivity services that underpin our research, testing and operational environments. This is an opportunity to work w...

We're looking for a talented RAN Test & Integration Engineer to join our team and support the testing, integration and evaluation of cutting-edge mobile network technologies. This role requires strong technical knowledge of 4G and 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) technologies, including SIMs, User Equipment (UEs), associated systems and testing tools. You'll play a key role in reviewing suppli...

Join UKTL and help build the secure, resilient platforms that support the UK's telecommunications security research. We're looking for a Senior Platform Engineer with strong experience in Linux and working across infrastructure, automation, cloud and container technologies. You'll play a key role in designing, building and supporting modern platforms used by our research and engine...

Lead the future of telecoms security research The UK Telecoms Lab (UKTL), part of the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), is at the forefront of strengthening the security, resilience and performance of the UK's telecommunications ecosystem. We are looking for an experienced Security & Privacy Research Team Leader to lead a talented team of researchers delivering impactful security and p...

We are looking for an experienced Telecoms Core Engineer to provide, maintain and evolve the core lab environment that underpins advanced security research. You will bring deep technical knowledge of mobile core 4G and 5G network functions, host architectures, virtualised environments and test tooling, and use that expertise to support supplier design reviews, integration, acceptance, testin...

Step into a Principal position at the forefront of telecom security research, where you will shape not only how vulnerabilities are discovered, understood, and mitigated, but also how telecom security research evolves across the wider industry. As one of the organisation's leading technical experts, you will define strategic research priorities, influence national telecom security outcomes, ...

As a Security and Estates Lead within the UKTL Team, you'll play a critical role in safeguarding our people, facilities, and reputation. You'll lead on physical, personnel and cyber security, ensuring our security posture remains proportionate to risk and aligned with government standards, you'll also be responsible for managing our site and facilities. This is a hands-on role where you'll des...

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. 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! Whether you've worked in the field professionally or you've been diving into op...

What You'll Be Doing 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 will lead high-impact research initiatives, guide technical direction, and mentor others while continuing to push the boundaries of y...

Lead Security Testing That Matters Looking for more than another penetration testing role? As a Senior Cyber Security Test Researcher, you'll lead complex security assessments, influence testing approaches, mentor other specialists and help secure technologies critical to the UK's future communications infrastructure. This is an opportunity to remain hands-on technically while shaping ho...

Help Secure the UK's Future Networks If you're the type of person who enjoys understanding how technology really works, uncovering vulnerabilities, and solving complex technical challenges, this could be the role for you. At UKTL, you'll work on technology that underpins the UK's communications infrastructure, helping to identify and mitigate security risks before they become real-world pr...