Operational & Technical Testing Lead-NW

Vodafone; Newbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonus

Annual leave 28 days

Charity days

Pension 2:1 match up to 10%

Private health/dental

Share save scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Vodafone is seeking anOperational & Technical Testing Lead – Networks to advance security testing across mobile and fixed networks. You will define metrics, measure KPIs and KRIs, track remediation, and collaborate with cyber security and network architects to improve security posture while balancing customer experience and innovation.

You will lead testing across network domains, report on control health, and translate findings into actionable remediation with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and executing security control testing with defined metrics and KRIs.
• Ability to identify security gaps and provide remediation guidance.
• Strong collaboration with networks, technology, operations and risk teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain network security testing strategy with guidance across core network domains.
• Lead network security control testing with metric-driven approach.
• Identify and report security gaps and remediation actions with cross-functional teams.
• Enhance network security KPIs/KRIs reporting reflecting control health and maturity.

Skills

Mobile Core

RAN

IP/MPLS

OSS/BSS

Cloud solutions

Security testing

Metrics & KRIs

Stakeholder comms

Cross-functional

Cyber certs (CISM/CISA/CISSP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

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

Operational & Technical Testing Lead – Networks is responsible for delivering security control testing across Vodafone’s mobile and fixed telecommunications network environments. The role requires deep network security expertise to define metrics, measure KPIs and KRIs, track remediation, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to strengthen Vodafone’s network security posture. You will work with cyber security and network architecture subject matter experts to design solutions that balance security risk with customer experience and business innovation. The role takes a long‑term view of security control effectiveness, contributes to constructive research, and supports global Telco and Network security standards.

• Develop and maintain network security testing strategy, offering expert guidance across core network security domains such as network device hardening, CPE security, remote access, interconnect security, backhaul security, SIM security and radio interface security.
• Lead network security control testing by validating control design and effectiveness through fact‑based testing, supported by defined metrics and KRI measurement.
• Identify and report security gaps and control deficiencies, including actionable remediation recommendations, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive timely resolution.
• Enhance network security KRI reporting by delivering accurate, data‑driven insights that reflect the health and maturity of network security controls.

Who You Are

• Deep knowledge of telecommunication architectures such as Mobile Core, Access and RAN technologies; transport technologies such as IP/MPLS/Broadband; OSS and BSS architectures; Cloud blueprints and solutions.
• Proven experience in designing and executing security control testing, including assessment of control design and effectiveness, supported by clearly defined metrics, KRIs, and structured testing methodologies.
• Ability to identify security gaps and control deficiencies, translate findings into clear and actionable remediation guidance, and work with stakeholders to drive timely closure of security issues.
• Experience in defining, measuring, and reporting network security KPIs and KRIs, with the ability to provide accurate, data‑driven insights that demonstrate control health, effectiveness, and maturity to senior stakeholders.
• Strong ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams across networks, technology, operations, and risk functions, effectively communicating technical security topics to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Technical qualification in fixed and/or mobile technologies is desired.
• Cyber Security qualifications, e.g. CISM, CISA, CISSP, CompTIA Security+ are desired.

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

• 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 fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay.
• Private pension: Contribute up to 5% of basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
• Private medical and private dental coverage, 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. Vodafone believes that connectivity is a force for good. Through our technology we empower people, connect everyone regardless of who they are or where they live, and protect the planet while 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 increasing diversity, ensuring equal representation, and making 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 application‑adjustments for guidance.

Together we can.