VodafoneThree - Cyber Security Senior Consultant - Secure by Design

VodafoneThree; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Paid time for charity

Pension plan

Discounts & vouchers

Flexible benefits

Job summary

VodafoneThree in Newbury offers a hybrid role within a UK-wide security team. You will perform Secure by Design assessments, guide projects, and align initiatives with security architecture to protect customers and internal systems.

The role requires leading regulatory efforts and embedding security across IT and Digital programs, including cloud, data, and end-user computing. Strong communication with stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Understanding security policies and architecture.
• Ability to assess and mitigate cyber security risks.
• Experience with regulatory and compliance programs.
• Strong communication to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Embed security practices into IT and digital processes (Agile, DevSecOps, CI/CD).
• Provide design input and review security designs and assessments.
• Lead regulatory and compliance initiatives for Secure by Design.
• Ensure projects align with security baseline controls (IPS/IDS, WAF, Firewall Change Management, IAM, SIEM).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across UK business functions.

Skills

Cyber security

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder mgmt

Cloud security

Network security

Tools

IPS/IDS

WAF

SIEM

Firewall mgmt

Job description

Location: Newbury+ Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Hybrid

We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.

Who We Are

We're here to build a network the UK can count on - one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online - we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future's being built - today.

We're creating more than the UK's best network. We're helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there's space for you here. We're building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You'll join a team that genuinely cares - about each other, about our customers, and about the future we're building. From day one, you'll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you'll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.

We're not just expanding connectivity; we're reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With GBP11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You'll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you'll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

We move at pace, because what we're building matters - and we're learning as we go. We're proud of the progress we've made, but we're just getting started.

Join our IT teams, which is at the core of our digital future, analysing and operating all our internal and customer-facing systems, with the aim of delivering the best customer experience. None of it would be possible without our innovative teams, creating a connected future with technologies like Cloud, AI and big data.

What you'll do

In this role you will carry out the Secure by Design assessments and provide guidance to projects and BAU activities across the following UK business functions:

Consumer & Business: Your focus will be to ensure we deliver secure products and services to our customers across Consumer & Business markets, as defined by VodafoneThree's Consumer & Business functions.

Internal: Your focus will be to ensure we deliver secure solutions to support VodafoneThree's internal business functions. These internal business functions include Technology, Finance, HR, Corporate & External Affairs and Business Intelligence.

You will engage with the business functions to understand their future roadmaps and will ensure that appropriate Cyber Security engagement takes place to support these roadmaps. You will also be responsible for providing technical leadership and task direction to other Secure by Design managers, Specialists as well as Cyber Security Champions across Technology and other business functions. You will work with project teams to produce solutions that comply with internal security policies, standards and the security architecture.

The projects and "business as usual" changes you will be working on will encompass the full range of IT & Digital technologies encompassing:

• Online & Digital including Mobile Applications
• Customer Management & Billing Systems
• Business Intelligence and Big Data
• Business Support Systems
• Cloud Infrastructure & SaaS
• Automation Solutions
• End user computing / BYOD.

Key responsibilities:

• Embed effective security practices into IT & Digital processes (Agile, DevSecOps, CI/CD etc)
• Provide Cyber Security guidance, design input and design review/assessment
• Review and approve end to end connectivity across VodafoneThree networks
• Specify security testing, and ensure that identified vulnerabilities are remediated
• Identify Cyber Security risks and ensure that these are managed effectively
• Lead relevant Regulatory and Compliance initiatives for Secure by Design.
• Ensure that projects integrate with security baseline controls such as IPS/IDS, WAF, Firewall Change Management, Identity & Access Management, SIEM and Vulnerability Management
• Ensure internal customers, external suppliers and delivery partners are aware of security standards and future strategy to influence development roadmaps

Who you are

Please note: Enhanced vetting may be carried out for this role

• Competent in understanding network designs and equipment configurations used to deliver a wide range of IT and telecommunications solutions
• Competent in applying security policies and principles defined in security architecture to real world scenarios
• Understands and applies risk management principles
• Effective communication skills to influence stakeholders and explain complex security requirements in simple terms
• Stakeholder Management - established as the go-to person for any project issues impacting on Corporate & External Affairs teams.

Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All 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 apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

What we offer

We care about our people's success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.

Need to Know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

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, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website ( ) for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are-your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we're looking for authenticity and can't wait to get to know the real you.