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# VP Telco Network Architecture & Cyber Security at AST SpaceMobile

- **Company:** AST SpaceMobile
- **Location:** Dallas, TX
- **Posted:** 2026-11-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-07
- **Apply:** https://ast-science.com/company/careers/?gh_jid=4745978005

## Job description

AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.

Position Overview

We are seeking a VP, Network Architecture & Cyber Security to lead the design, evolution, and security of carrier-grade network infrastructure supporting advanced telecommunications services. This executive leadership role is responsible for defining network architecture strategy across core, transport, and IP domains while establishing and maintaining a comprehensive cyber security framework that protects critical network assets, services, and customer data.

The VP will lead the Network Engineering and Cyber Security organizations, driving architecture standards, security strategy, compliance programs, and technology roadmaps. Working closely with engineering, operations, product, service delivery, and executive leadership teams, this individual will ensure all services are designed, deployed, and operated in alignment with performance, security, scalability, and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in telecommunications network architecture, cyber security leadership, risk management, and organizational development, with a proven track record leading large-scale engineering and security organizations in highly complex environments.

## Key Responsibilities

- Own the end-to-end network architecture strategy across core, transport, IP, and interconnect domains
- Establish and maintain architecture standards, design principles, reference architectures, and engineering governance processes
- Ensure network designs support scalability, reliability, performance, and interoperability across global deployments
- Provide technical leadership and direction for network engineering teams responsible for architecture, planning, and implementation
- Define and execute the cyber security strategy, architecture, and multi-year technology roadmap
- Lead security architecture reviews for new services, infrastructure deployments, partner integrations, and technology initiatives
- Establish security policies, standards, and controls that support secure system development and operational readiness
- Drive vulnerability management, security testing, patch management, and risk remediation programs
- Ensure security requirements are integrated into validation, testing, deployment, and operational processes
- Own compliance efforts related to telecommunications, security, privacy, and industry regulatory requirements
- Lead security audits, assessments, and certification activities while maintaining compliance documentation and evidence
- Serve as the senior network architecture and cyber security representative for customers, partners, regulators, and industry stakeholders
- Maintain enterprise risk management processes related to network architecture, cyber security, and operational resiliency
- Support major incident response activities by providing senior-level engineering and security expertise
- Establish incident response frameworks, playbooks, escalation models, and operational readiness programs
- Partner with operational teams to strengthen security monitoring, threat detection, and response capabilities
- Lead and develop Network Engineering and Cyber Security leadership teams
- Build organizational structure, workforce plans, governance frameworks, and long-term talent strategies
- Establish operating rhythms, performance metrics, and executive reporting mechanisms for architecture and security organizations
- Present strategy, risk posture, compliance status, roadmap priorities, and key initiatives to executive leadership
- Identify and communicate strategic risks, architectural dependencies, security concerns, and roadmap impacts

## Qualifications

Education:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Telecommunications, or a related technical discipline
- Master's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
- Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCIE, CCNP, GIAC, or comparable credentials preferred

Experience:

- Minimum 15–20 years of experience in telecommunications network architecture, network engineering, cyber security, or related technical leadership roles
- Significant leadership experience managing engineering, architecture, and cyber security organizations
- Proven experience overseeing carrier-grade network architecture and cyber security programs
- Experience developing and implementing enterprise-level network and security strategies
- Experience leading global, geographically distributed engineering and security teams
- Experience managing risk, compliance, security governance, and operational readiness programs
- Experience working within telecommunications, wireless communications, networking, or critical infrastructure environments

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience supporting satellite communications, non-terrestrial networks, or direct-to-device communication services
- Experience working with mobile network operators, telecommunications service providers, systems integrators, or network equipment vendors
- Experience with large-scale cloud, virtualization, and software-defined networking environments
- Familiarity with modern security architectures including Zero Trust frameworks
- Experience supporting regulatory audits, security certifications, and telecommunications compliance initiatives
- Experience presenting to executive leadership, boards of directors, regulators, and industry organizations
- Experience building and scaling high-performing engineering and security organizations

Soft Skills:

- Exceptional executive presence and leadership capabilities
- Strong strategic planning and organizational development skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical, operational, and executive audiences
- Strong decision-making and risk management abilities
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive organizational alignment
- Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to balance long-term strategy with tactical execution
- Proven ability to build, mentor, and retain high-performing teams

Technology Stack:

- 4G LTE and 5G Core technologies
- Telecommunications transport and IP networking platforms
- Network architecture and design frameworks
- Routing and switching technologies
- Security information and event management (SIEM) platforms
- Vulnerability management and threat detection solutions
- Identity and access management platforms
- Zero Trust security technologies
- Security monitoring and incident response tools
- Cloud infrastructure and virtualization platforms
- Software-defined networking technologies
- Network performance monitoring and analytics systems
- Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Enterprise collaboration and documentation platforms

Physical Requirements

- Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods
- Ability to participate in executive leadership meetings, architecture reviews, security assessments, and strategic planning sessions
- Ability to review technical documentation, risk assessments, compliance reports, and architectural designs
- Ability to travel as required to support business operations, customer engagements, industry events, and leadership meetings
- Ability to coordinate activities across multiple regions, time zones, and global teams
- Ability to support incident response and critical business activities as needed

## Benefits & Perks

At AST, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Company-Paid Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Company-Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Holidays
- Career Growth and Development Opportunities

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands. AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

## About AST SpaceMobile

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by standard, unmodified smartphones.
- **Entity Type**: Public (Nasdaq: ASTS)
- **Headquarters**: Midland, Texas, USA
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Abel Avellan

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Space-based telecommunications / Satellite broadband
- **Target customers**: B2B (mobile network operators), B2C (indirectly through MNOs), and government/defense agencies
- **Mission**: To eliminate connectivity gaps faced by today’s nearly six billion mobile subscribers and bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected using a space-based cellular network.

## Products & Services
- **[SpaceMobile Network]**: A space-based cellular broadband network that delivers 4G/5G connectivity directly to standard smartphones without any hardware modifications, apps, or software updates.
- **[BlueBird Satellites]**: The company’s commercial satellite constellation, designed to provide full broadband coverage globally. BlueBird satellites are among the largest commercial communications arrays in low Earth orbit.
- **[BlueWalker 3]**: The prototype satellite used to demonstrate world-first voice, 5G, and video calls from space to ordinary phones.
- **[Government & Defense Solutions]**: Tailored connectivity for tactical and public safety applications (e.g., FirstNet tests, government contracts).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Market capitalization exceeded $8 billion as of August 2024 (stock price ~$38.60). More recent figures are not publicly available but the company has raised over $2 billion as of Q2 2025.
- **Key Metric (Total Funding)**: Over $2 billion raised (debt and equity) as of Q2 2025.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Vodafone, Rakuten, American Tower, Samsung Next, Cisneros, Google (product partnership), AT&T, Verizon, FirstNet Authority.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Partnerships with nearly 60 mobile network operators covering ~3 billion combined subscribers.
  - Successfully completed first VoLTE voice calls, video calls, and 5G data connections using standard smartphones via satellite.
  - First public safety tests on FirstNet (Jan 2024) and first activation for government defense use cases (June 2025).
  - Commercial contract with Vodafone through 2034 for Europe and Africa.
  - 578 employees as of 2024; expanding manufacturing and office footprint globally.

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover**: Only company offering direct-to-smartphone satellite broadband with no specialized hardware or software required.
- **Patent Moat**: Over 3,800 patents and pending claims protecting proprietary technology.
- **MNO Integration**: Deep partnerships with major global operators enable seamless integration with existing terrestrial networks.
- **Satellite Scale**: BlueBird satellites feature large phased-array antennas (BlueWalker 3 array is 693 sq ft), providing a field of view over 300,000 sq miles.

## Strategic Focus
- **Constellation Deployment**: Rapidly launching and operationalizing the BlueBird satellite fleet to start generating significant commercial revenue.
- **Global Coverage Expansion**: Targeting full service across multiple continents, with a focus on remote and underserved regions.
- **Government & Defense**: Broadening contracts for secure, tactical connectivity.
- **Technology Advancement**: Continued R&D on next-generation satellite capabilities and network optimization.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Fast-growing company with a startup mindset; employees are encouraged to wear many hats and tackle meaningful challenges.
- **Global Presence**: Offices in Midland (TX), Homestead (FL), Miami (FL), Lanham (MD), Tel Aviv, Barcelona, Edinburgh, Hyderabad, and other locations.
- **Impact**: Opportunity to work on a historic transformation in global connectivity, directly connecting billions of people.
- **Perks & Environment**: Nearly 500,000 sq ft of manufacturing and office facilities; emphasis on innovation, autonomy, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
- **Career Growth**: Open positions listed on Greenhouse; values proactive, passionate innovators.

## Sources
1. [AST SpaceMobile Official Website](https://ast-science.com)
2. [AST SpaceMobile Company Page](https://ast-science.com/company/)
3. [AST SpaceMobile Careers Page](https://ast-science.com/company/careers/)
4. [AST SpaceMobile Investor Relations](https://investors.ast-science.com/)
5. [Wikipedia – AST SpaceMobile](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AST_SpaceMobile)

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