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.
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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
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field
- Full professional proficiency in English
- Significant experience in telecom and 5G core network security
- Experience in security and privacy frameworks, telecom security, cybersecurity, cloud security, or application security
- Experience designing logging, PKI infrastructure, identity and access management, or telecom network security testing solutions
- Experience with 3GPP 5G Release 15 or 16
- DDoS security competency
- Security certification such as CISSP, CISA, CCIE, or CISM
- Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, or similar security frameworks and best practices
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What We Do
Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day. We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale. Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient. Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical. Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term. As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
Why Work With Us
Ericsson is a place for people who want to work on technology that powers everyday life. You’ll contribute to large-scale systems used every day, tackle complex challenges in live environments, and keep developing your skills and career in your own vision.
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