Cyber Security Operations Manager

Vodafone España; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work 60/40

Remote days up to 20 extra

25 vacation days + holidays

Private health insurance

Pension plan

Volunteer days

Career development

Digital tools

Descripción de la vacante

Vodafone Spain is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Manager to shape and lead its cyber defence strategy, ensuring protection, detection, response and recovery capabilities for the business, customers, and critical services.

You will drive the evolution of Vodafone's Cyber Defence function, combining strategic leadership with incident response expertise in a leading technology and telecommunications company.

Formación

• 10+ years in Cyber Security with emphasis on Security Operations and Incident Response.
• Leadership experience managing teams and vendors in complex security environments.
• Fluent English; certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, CRISC are highly valued.

Responsabilidades

• Define and execute Vodafone's Cyber Defence strategy, roadmap, and operating model.
• Lead teams for Cyber Protection, Detection, and Response.
• Oversee security technologies including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, NDR, Threat Intelligence, and Email Security.

Conocimientos

Security Operations

Incident Response

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Certifications (CISSP/CISM/GIAC/CRISC)

Herramientas

SIEM

SOAR

EDR/XDR

NDR

Threat Intelligence

Security Analytics

Email Security

Descripción del empleo

Are you passionate about defending organizations against evolving cyber threats and leading high-performing security teams?

At Vodafone Spain, we're looking for a Cyber Security Operations Manager to shape and lead our cyber defence strategy, ensuring the protection, detection, response, and recovery capabilities that safeguard our business, customers, and critical services.

This is a unique opportunity to drive the evolution of Vodafone's Cyber Defence function, combining strategic leadership, operational excellence, and incident response expertise in one of the world's leading technology and telecommunications companies.

What you'll do

• Define and execute Vodafone's Cyber Defence strategy, roadmap, and operating model.
• Lead and develop teams responsible for Cyber Protection, Detection, and Response capabilities.
• Oversee the performance and continuous improvement of security technologies including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, NDR, Threat Intelligence, Security Analytics, and Email Security.
• Drive automation, orchestration, and innovation initiatives to enhance security effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Security Architecture and Engineering teams to strengthen security controls across cloud, network, endpoint, and on-premises environments.
• Own vendor management, technology lifecycle planning, investments, and capability development.
• Monitor security effectiveness through KPIs, maturity assessments, and coverage metrics.
• Lead the Cyber Defence Incident Response function.
• Act as Incident Commander during major cyber incidents and crisis situations.
• Coordinate response activities across Cyber Security, Technology, Legal, Privacy, Risk, Compliance, and Business stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, threat analysis, and emerging security trends.

What we're looking for

• 10+ years of experience in Cyber Security, with significant experience in Security Operations and Incident Response.
• Strong knowledge of Cyber Defence technologies and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and Threat Intelligence.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams, vendors, and complex security environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage both technical and executive audiences.
• Strong analytical thinking, decision-making, and crisis management capabilities.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, CRISC, or equivalent are highly valued.
• Experience within the telecommunications sector is a plus.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid working model: 60% remote and 40% office-based, with flexible hours.
• Work from anywhere in Spain for up to 20 additional days per year.
• 25 vacation days, plus December 24th and 31st off, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra vacation days.
• Private health insurance, life insurance, and comprehensive wellbeing programme focused on physical and mental health.
• Pension plan options to help you plan for the future.
• 3 paid volunteering days every year.
• Continuous learning and career development
• Digital tools designed to make your day-to-day work easier and more efficient.

Join us and help shape the future of cyber resilience at Vodafone Spain.

Learn more about life at Vodafone and explore our opportunities here: Careers at Vodafone Spain

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