Telecom Security Penetration Tester – Remote (B2B/Freelance)
Are you a cybersecurity expert with a passion for securing critical infrastructure? My client, a leader in telecom security, is looking for a Telecom Security Penetration Tester to join their elite team. This is a fully remote opportunity available on a B2B or freelance basis, offering a chance to work on cutting-edge security challenges in mobile and telecom networks.
About the Role
As a Telecom Security Penetration Tester, you will play a key role in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating vulnerabilities in mobile and telecom infrastructures, including 5G, OpenRAN, Network Slicing, Edge Computing, and legacy 2G/3G/4G networks. You will conduct red team audits, develop proof-of-concept exploits, and contribute to innovative security solutions that protect global telecom operators and critical communications networks.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct red team audits remotely for international clients.
- Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in operation and maintenance, signaling, and user plane interfaces.
- Develop proof-of-concept exploits to demonstrate security risks.
- Deliver detailed security reports and propose mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with R&D teams to enhance security products based on real-world findings.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
- Strong experience in penetration testing for Linux environments and web applications.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using Bash, Python, or similar languages.
- Deep understanding of Linux system architecture, from userspace processes to kernel modules.
- Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, and network analysis skills.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to write clear and concise reports.
- Fluent English (written and spoken).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, PNPT are a plus.
- Experience with mobile network security (vendors, operators, billing, charging).
- Knowledge of Linux tracing, dynamic analysis tools, and network-based fuzzers.
- Experience with publicly disclosed vulnerabilities.
Specialized Skills (Preferred but Not Mandatory)
- Telecom Security & Protocols: SS7, SIGTRAN, LTE, IMS, UMTS, CDMA, GPRS.
- Cloud & Virtualization: OpenStack, Kubernetes, NFV(i).
- Security & Penetration Testing: VoLTE, VoWiFi, GTP, Diameter, IoT Security, S1AP, X2AP, NGAP, PFCP, 5GC SBI.
Why Join?
- Fully remote work with flexible hours.
- Opportunity to work with world-class cybersecurity experts.
- Engage with cutting-edge research in telecom security and infrastructure protection.
- Contribute to open-source security projects and shape the future of telecom security.
If you’re ready to tackle some of the toughest security challenges in the telecom industry, apply now and be part of a team that’s redefining network security worldwide!
