Cyber Software and Dev Ops Lead

Vodafone; Newbury; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 10%

28 days leave

Bank holidays

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Pension plan

Private medical

Discounts

Job summary

Vodafone is seeking a Cyber Security Lead to oversee the design, development and operation of automated security platforms across Vodafone's global estate. The role requires expertise in APIs, Python, shell scripting, and DevSecOps, with proven experience in telecom environments.

You will drive cross-functional execution, risk reduction, and scalable security tooling to protect infrastructure and data. The position offers a global scope, collaboration with Cyber Security Platform Managers, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience using APIs and shell and Python scripting.
• Experience in large tech telecom carriers or telecom vendors.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Security, or related field.
• Desirable: SAFe certification and security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GSEC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and operation of Vodafone cyber security platforms that automate monitoring, detection and reporting of network and infrastructure compliance.
• Collaborate with global cyber security and technology teams to ensure platforms are globally consistent and reduce risk.
• Translate complex security requirements into practical platform outcomes and measurable risk reductions.
• Drive automation and DevSecOps practices to improve efficiency and coverage across Vodafone's network estate.

Skills

APIs & Python

Shell scripting

DevOps

Security tooling

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor/Master in IT

Tools

SAFe certification

CISSP

CCSP

GSEC

Job description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we're not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers - we're shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you're part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

Role Purpose

Global Cyber Security's role is to inspire trust and confidence in our customers by enabling secure connectivity. Our purpose is to proactively protect Vodafone and its customers by reducing the risks posed by security threats to Vodafone's global technology infrastructure and the sensitive data it holds.

Within the Cyber Prevent domain, the Cyber Software, Network and Automation Lead is responsible for leading the design, development, delivery and operational management of automated security platforms that support Vodafone's global cyber security posture.

The role leads the development and operation of security tooling that replaces manual verification with automated assurance. This includes platforms capable of validating infrastructure configurations, detecting non-compliance, supporting predefined and user-defined security policies, and producing meaningful risk-based reporting for technical and senior stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for the technical direction, design and development of multiple Vodafone cyber security platforms that automate the monitoring, detection and reporting of network and infrastructure compliance against Vodafone cyber security policies. The role combines network security, software engineering, automation and DevOps expertise to ensure security standards are implemented consistently across Vodafone’s global technology estate

Leadership and Teamwork

• Works closely with the Cyber Prevent Domain Leadership team, Cyber Security Platform Managers, Secure by Design teams and globally distributed Cyber Security and Technology teams to ensure platforms are globally consistent, operationally effective and delivering measurable risk reduction. Provides technical leadership across delivery workstreams, supporting engineers and stakeholders to translate complex security requirements into practical platform outcomes

Innovation and Change

• Designs and develops in-house security tooling to replace manual verification of network device compliance with automated, scalable and repeatable assurance capabilities. Drives automation and innovation across DevOps, network security, vulnerability remediation and reporting to improve efficiency, coverage and risk reduction across Vodafone's global network estate

Customers, Suppliers and Third Parties

• Engages with central Technology teams, global Cyber Security teams, Secure by Design, suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure the Device Operational Assurance platform meets operational requirements and supports Vodafone's broader cyber security strategy and roadmap. Communicates complex technical issues clearly, providing concise summaries, recommendations and delivery updates to support effective decision-making

Key performance indicators

• Successful design, development and deployment of multiple cyber security tooling and automation platforms


• Improved network and infrastructure compliance levels against Vodafone cyber security policies and standards

Who You Are

• Proven experience using APIs and shell and Python scripting.


• Experience in large Tech Comm or Telecom carriers or Telecom vendors.


• Bachelors and/or Masters degree in a relevant field e.g., IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Security, Telecoms or relevant working experience.

Desired

• SAFe certification


• Security Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GSEC


• Knowledge of DevSecOps

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's In It For You

• Discretionary yearly bonus: 10%


• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year


• Charity days: 5 days/year


• Maternity/adoption leave: 52 weeks out of which the first 13 weeks are fully paid followed by 26 weeks of half pay and 6 months - working 4 days, getting paid 5


• Paternity leave: 16 weeks fully paid


• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%


• Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme


• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan

Who We Are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.