L3 Security Analyst

Vodafone Group; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Newbury is seeking a Level 3 Security Analyst to enhance the cyber defense operations. This role involves advanced incident response, threat identification, and collaboration across global teams. Ideal candidates have over 4 years of SOC experience, strong technical skills in security technologies, and a proactive approach to learning. This position offers hybrid working arrangements along with generous benefits such as annual leave and a yearly bonus.

Benefits

Yearly bonus (10%)

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

5 charity days per year

Maternity leave (52 weeks, 13 fully paid)

Private medical and dental care

Pension scheme with matching contributions

Discounts on retail and gym memberships

Qualifications

• 4+ years as an SOC analyst with incident response experience.
• Strong knowledge of networking and security technologies.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM tuning and SOAR automation.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response activities to handle complex security challenges.
• Collaborate with global teams to investigate incidents.
• Ensure continuous improvement of Vodafone's cyber defense posture.
• Mentor colleagues to enhance skills across the CSOC.

Skills

Security event analysis

Incident response

Networking protocols

Operating systems (Windows/Linux)

SIEM technologies

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)

Scripting/programming

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Certifications (e.g., GCIA, GCIH, CEH)

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Proxies

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.

What you’ll do

Join Vodafone’s Cyber Defence Operations Center of Excellence (CDO) and play a pivotal role in protecting millions of customers from global cyber threats. As a Level 3 Security Analyst, you’ll be at the forefront of advanced incident response, tackling complex security challenges and driving continuous improvement in our cyber defence posture. You’ll investigate and validate threats using cutting‑edge tools, collaborate with global teams on incident investigations, and mentor colleagues to uplift skills across the CSOC. From fine‑tuning SIEM systems and automating response actions to delivering insightful security reports and advisories, your expertise will help shape Vodafone’s resilience against evolving threats. This is a role where your critical thinking, leadership, and technical mastery will make a real impact every day.

Who you are

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

You might be a great fit if you bring:

• Experienced SOC analyst (Level 2 or above) with at least 4 years in security event analysis and incident response
• Strong technical knowledge of networking protocols, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and security technologies (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, proxies)
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM tuning and SOAR automation
• Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and cyber kill chain
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and scripting/programming skills
• Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences
• Passion for continuous learning and professional development, ideally working toward certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GNFA, CEH, or ECSA
• A proactive, disciplined approach and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment

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

We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave. You'll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.

• 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 leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
• 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 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.

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