BISO (Telecom) IAM, Network Security, SOC & AI Security :: Seattle, WA

Role: BISO (Telecom) (IAM, Network Security, SOC, GRC & AI Security)

Location: Seattle, WA

Contract: Long term

Reports To: Cyber Security Leader - AMS

Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Business Information Security Officer (BISO) to act as the primary
security leader supporting our Telecom business units.
This role aligns cybersecurity strategy with telecom business priorities, ensuring security,
compliance, and risk management across 5G networks, OSS/BSS platforms, cloud environments,
enterprise systems, and customer-facing services.
The BISO will partner closely with engineering, network operations, product, legal, compliance, and
leadership teams to drive a unified security posture across the telecom ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities
1. Security Architecture & Strategy
 Develop and maintain a Telecom‑aligned cybersecurity strategy that supports
business growth and regulatory requirements.
 Provide security architecture oversight, ensuring designs for cloud, on‑prem, and
hybrid telecom systems follow reference standards.
 Establish governance for secure adoption of 5G, edge computing, network
slicing, telecom APIs, and cloud-native platforms.
 Embed security‑by‑design principles into OSS/BSS systems, customer platforms,
and network operations.

2. Identity & Access Management (IAM)
 Oversee enterprise IAM governance for employees, partners, field operations,
and customer services.
 Drive controls for SSO, MFA, PAM, federated access, and privileged identity
security.
 Ensure identity lifecycle processes align with telecom operational workflows and
regulatory requirements.

 Support Zero Trust adoption across workforce, services, and telecom
infrastructure.

3. Network Security
 Provide governance for secure Telecom network architectures, including 5G
Core, IMS, RAN, and IP/MPLS networks.
 Oversee security controls such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC, network
segmentation, SD‑WAN, and ZTNA.
 Ensure security posture for cloud‑native telecom workloads (containers, CNFs,
Kubernetes).
 Guide network teams on emerging telecom threat vectors (signaling attacks,
DDoS, SIM fraud, rogue devices).

4. Security Operations (SOC)
 Partner with SOC leaders to strengthen incident detection and response for
telecom threats.
 Ensure SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR tooling aligns with telecom telemetry sources
(5G events, signaling logs).
 Support development of incident response playbooks for telecom-specific
scenarios (fraud attempts, NOC escalations, service outages).
 Provide oversight for post‑incident reviews and executive reporting.

5. Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
 Lead cybersecurity governance across telecom business units.
 Drive compliance with telecom‑relevant standards (e.g., 3GPP SA3, GSMA
Security, FCC CPNI, ISO 27001, NIST CSF).
 Perform risk assessments across OSS/BSS, 5G/4G networks, cloud platforms,
and third-party vendors.
 Maintain and update security policies, standards, and control frameworks tailored
for Telecom operations.

6. AI Security
 Oversee governance for secure adoption of AI/ML systems in telecom analytics,
fraud detection, and customer platforms.
 Implement controls for AI model governance, ensuring integrity, explainability,
and regulatory compliance.
 Guide teams on securing AI pipelines, preventing model manipulation or data
poisoning.
 Assess risks associated with AI-based network optimization and automation
systems.

7. Leadership & Collaboration
 Serve as the primary cybersecurity advisor for Telecom executives and business
leaders.
 Foster cross‑functional alignment between security, engineering, NOC, product,
legal, and compliance teams.
 Mentor cybersecurity professionals across IAM, SOC, cloud, and risk domains.
 Promote a security-first culture throughout the Telecom organization.

Qualifications
Education & Experience
 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information
Systems, or related field.
 12+ years of cybersecurity experience, with 3+ years in a leadership, BISO, or
security architecture governance role.
 Experience in Telecom cybersecurity, including network security, customer data
protection, and regulatory compliance.

Technical Skills
 Strong understanding of telecom platforms: OSS/BSS, 5G Core, RAN, IMS,
VoLTE/VoNR, and signaling protocols.
 Expertise in IAM platforms (Okta, Azure AD, CyberArk, SailPoint, Ping).
 Knowledge of network security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC,
microsegmentation, SD‑WAN).
 Familiarity with SOC operations (SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, threat intelligence).

 Understanding of AI/ML systems and AI security governance.
 Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and Zero Trust
frameworks.
Certifications (Preferred)
 CISSP, CISM, or CCSP.
 CIAM or equivalent IAM certifications.
 Telecom‑specific or network security certifications (e.g., CCNP Security, PCNSE,
Juniper, Nokia, or GSMA programs).
 AI Security or AI Governance certifications (ISC2 AI+, NIST AI RMF programs).
 CRISC, CISA, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor

Soft Skills
 Strong analytical thinking with a Telecom business risk perspective.
 Excellent communication skills for executive and cross‑functional audiences.
 Ability to convert regulatory and business needs into actionable security
initiatives.
 Strong leadership and influence skills across diverse technical and non‑technical
teams.