Security Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus 10%

Annual leave 28 days

Charity days 5

Maternity leave 52 weeks

Paternity leave 16 weeks

Private pension 2:1 match up to 10%

Private medical

Private dental

Share save scheme

Discounts: Vodafone retail

Cycle to work

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Vodafone is seeking a Security Architect within our Cyber Security, Technology Strategy, Architecture and Governance function. The role focuses on delivering strategic technology security input to major programmes and planning controls to counter emerging threats, with a blueprint of technical controls and roadmaps aligned to TSA/TSRs.

The successful candidate will lead security architecture activities across networks, platforms and services, collaborating with global teams and stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Experience delivering technical security input to major programmes.
• Knowledge of UK TSA and TSRs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead and coordinate security governance activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic technology security input to major programmes.
• Define and oversee security architecture and controls.
• Lead and collaborate with stakeholders across teams.
• Ensure compliance with TSA/TSRs.

Skills

Cyber security expertise

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Regulatory knowledge (UK TSA)

Technical consultancy

Tools

SAFe (Scaled Agile)

TOGAF

CISSP

SABSA

Job description

At Vodafone, our Cyber Security, Technology Strategy, Architecture and Governance function plays a central role in enabling a secure, resilient, and future-ready organisation. Within this the Security Architecture team leads the definition of technical security policy, security vendor selection, security guidance and Cyber Security system designs. The Security Architect acts as a technical generalist at Business level, responsible for delivering strategic technology security input to major programmes, planning controls to counter emerging threats and evolving technology and contributing to a blueprint of technical controls with corresponding roadmaps. This role will have a focus on regulation, ensuring that Vodafone's networks, platforms, systems, and services are Architected and Designed inline with the UK Telecommunications Security Act (TSA) and Telecommunications Security Requirements (TSRs).

What you'll do

• Impact on the business:
• Leadership and teamwork:
• Innovation and change
  Strong Technical background in Cyber Security, Consultancy Skills delivered in culturally aware global corporate environments
• Excellent communication capabilities to provide rapid and concise summaries of complex scenarios
• A proven track record of being able to manage stakeholders, the ability to build rapport quicky and the gravitas to push back in the appropriate manner when requiredWorking knowledge of UK Telecommunications Security Act (TSA)

Desired

• Problem solving skills, Strong analysis skills, Technical Leadership
• CISSP, TOGAF, SABSA
• Knowledge of security standards - NCSC, ISO, NIST, CIS, OWASP Top 10
• Network, Data Centre, Cloud, Security Operations, Infosec
• SAFe(Scaled Agile) Agile (Product Owner, Scrum Master, Architect) , Process Improvement, Technical Authoring
  At Vodafone, we're not just 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., 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.
  
• Discretionary yearly bonus: 10%
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/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