Devops Automation Engineer

Vodafone Group Plc; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Model

Global mobility opportunities

Phone plan discounts

Well-being program

Learning platform access (Harvard BH,

Job summary

Vodafone Group Plc is seeking a Senior Cyber Security leader to head the Logging & Monitoring prevention team across Vodafone Group and local markets. You will oversee platform configuration, development and optimization while guiding security tooling and incident prevention strategies.

You will collaborate with Product owners, lead DevSecOps engineers, drive automation, and apply design methods to reduce cyber risks in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English (oral and written).
• Experience with Elastic Stack (ELK) and Python.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and IaC (Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) and BigQuery.
• Stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee platform configuration, development, and optimization.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple squads.
• Work closely with Product owner to prioritise and maintain backlog.
• Evaluate and implement new design methods to reduce cyber risks.
• Provide technical expertise and decision making on strategies like Tooling cluster, patching & monitoring.
• Lead a team of Devsecops Engineers.
• Drive automation to improve maintainability and efficiency.

Skills

Fluency in English

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical and problem-solving

Excellent communication and teamwork

Ability to thrive in fast-paced env

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Elastic Stack

BigQuery

Cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure)

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.

Lead the Cyber Security/Prevent team in Logging & Monitoring, supporting security tools and driving platform optimization across Vodafone Group and local markets.

What you’ll do

• Oversee platform configuration, development, and optimization.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple squads.
• Work closely with Product owner to prioritise and maintain backlog.
• Evaluate and implement new design methods to reduce cyber risks.
• Provide technical expertise and decision making on strategies like Tooling cluster, patching & monitoring.
• Lead a team of Devsecops Engineers.
• Drive automation to improve maintainability and efficiency.

Who you are

• Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Beats);
• Python development;
• Kubernetes operations;
• Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible);
• Cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure);
• BigQuery or similar cloud technology;
• Cyber security data analysis and mapping;
• Stakeholder engagement;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities;
• Excellent communication and collaboration;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment;
• Fluency in English.

Additional Experience (Preferred)

• Platform operations in complex environments;
• CI/CD pipeline development;
• Site reliability engineering and operational monitoring;
• Cloud-native/open-source tools;
• Automation infrastructure (Git, CI/CD, container registry);
• Data-driven decision-making.

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

• Hybrid Work Model - Flexible hybrid work model with 8-10 in-office days per month, managed by team leaders;
• Vodafone Products and Services - Employees get a mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and various discounts on services and products;
• Recognition - Recognition programs for innovative, creative, high-potential employees and exemplary behaviors;
• Health and Well-being - Well-being Program offers nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts on various services and products;
• Learning - Access to Communities of Practice and a customizable digital training platform with high-quality content (namely Harvard Business Publishing, Skillsoft and Speexx);
• Local and International Mobility - Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles.

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 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.