Application In-Life Assessment Cyber Security - VOIS

VOIS; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

VOIS is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to join the Application In-Life Assessment (AILA) Germany team, based in Pune or Bangalore. You will conduct security-focused architecture reviews and design and technical security assessments to evaluate risks and ensure compliance with Vodafone policies and controls.

In this role, you will collaborate with global teams, drive process improvements, and contribute to the VOIS cybersecurity practice.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of IT security experience with security architecture and perimeter security.
• Expertise in information security, network and architecture security.
• Strong technology risk management and risk assessments.
• Good understanding of cloud, data centre and application security.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001/22301/31001, NIST 800-53 and OWASP.
• Security by design and OWASP principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience in telecommunications is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security-focused architecture reviews for Vodafone products and services.
• Perform Application In-Life Assessments and risk evaluations.
• Translate business requirements into concrete security requirements.
• Assess compliance against Vodafone security controls and standards.
• Collaborate with Cyber Security, Technology, and project teams.
• Lead process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Develop reports and presentations communicating performance and trends.
• Support development of VOIS cybersecurity practice.

Skills

Security architecture

Network security

Cloud security

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Communications

Security standards

Data protection

Job description

Who We Are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.

Who We Are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.

As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.

We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.

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About This Role

We are seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to join the Application In-Life Assessment (AILA) Germany team, based in Pune or Bangalore.

In this role, you will conduct security-focused architecture reviews and design and technical security assessments to evaluate the risks and compliance of Vodafone products and services. You will work across network and architecture security, technology risk management, cloud, data centre and application security while ensuring alignment with Vodafone security policies, controls and recognised security frameworks.

You will also contribute to AILA leadership decisions on security and risk management, collaborate with stakeholders across Vodafone global entities, improve assessment processes and help identify opportunities to develop the VOIS cybersecurity practice.

The position requires 10 to 15 years of IT security experience, including substantial experience in security architecture and perimeter security technologies such as firewalls, VPNs, proxies and network engineering or management.

What You’ll Do

• Perform Application In-Life Assessments and deliver security and risk assessments for received requests.
• Understand business and technical requirements and translate them into appropriate security requirements.
• Conduct security-focused architecture, design and technical assessments of products and services.
• Analyse solution designs and recommend practical measures to achieve compliance with Vodafone security policies, controls and recognised practices while supporting business requirements and documenting risks.
• Review products and services, identify applicable security controls from established control sets and assess compliance against those controls.
• Identify opportunities to enhance controls and maintain compliance with Vodafone policies, standards and applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
• Provide expertise and input into AILA leadership decisions relating to security and risk management.
• Coordinate process setup activities and support consistent assessment delivery.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communications across Vodafone global entities.
• Proactively elevate security issues, concerns and risks to relevant stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with Cyber Security, Technology, project and business teams to support secure products, services and solutions.
• Lead new initiatives and process improvements to increase operational efficiency and support continuous optimisation across teams.
• Contribute to the development of new business opportunities and the strategic growth of the VOIS cybersecurity practice.
• Use data to produce reports and presentations that accurately communicate performance and trends.

Who You Are

• 10 to 15 years of IT security experience with in-depth understanding of security architecture and perimeter security, including firewalls, VPNs, proxies and network engineering or management.
• Expertise in information security, particularly network and architecture security.
• Expertise in technology risk management and experience conducting information security risk assessments.
• Good understanding of cloud security, data centre security and application security.
• Knowledge and practical experience of information security standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 31001, NIST 800-53 and OWASP.
• Good understanding of Security by Design, OWASP principles and risk frameworks.
• Understanding of security controls and their role within an organisation.
• Ability to analyse complex problems, structure and simplify them, and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent communication, influencing, interpersonal, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to analyse data and create clear reports and presentations covering performance and trends.
• Ability to communicate recommendations effectively, influence change and establish effective processes and structures.
• The following experience or qualifications would be advantageous:
• Cybersecurity certifications such as CISA, CISM, ISO 27001 or ISO 31001.
• Knowledge of information security assurance frameworks, including NIST SP 800-37 and COBIT 5.
• Knowledge of data privacy, information protection and GDPR.
• Experience within the telecommunications industry.
• In-depth knowledge of telecommunications networks, IP networks, IT infrastructure, applications and relevant security technologies, standards, regulations and methodologies.
• ITIL, Scrum or Lean Six Sigma certification.

Not a perfect fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

What's In It For You

• Exposure to cybersecurity assessments across global Vodafone products, services and technology environments.
• Opportunity to contribute to security and risk management decisions within the AILA leadership team.
• Collaboration with Cyber Security, Technology, business and project teams across Vodafone global entities.
• Opportunity to influence operational improvements and continuous optimisation of security assessment processes.
• Scope to contribute to new business opportunities and the strategic development of the VOIS cybersecurity practice.

What Skills You Will Learn

• Broader practical experience in Application In-Life Assessment and security-focused architecture reviews.
• Greater exposure to applying Vodafone security policies, standards and controls to complex technology environments.
• Enhanced knowledge across network, cloud, data centre and application security assessment.
• Further experience in technology risk management, control selection, risk documentation and security assurance.
• Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills through engagement with global teams.
• Experience driving cybersecurity process improvement and operational optimisation.

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

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