Lead Telco Security Architect - 5G Core & Voice

Vodafone; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mobile phone and data plan

Recognition programs

Well-being program

Access to digital training platforms

Mobility opportunities

Job summary

Vodafone is seeking a Telecoms Lead Security Architect for Voice and Data Core Network Security to shape security architecture across packet core, 5G Core and IMS/voice core domains. You will collaborate with Vodafone’s global teams to develop security standards, guidance, and assurance, influencing suppliers and programs.

The role requires leadership, telco security expertise, and the ability to communicate risk clearly to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong background in mobile core network security (packet core, 5G Core, IMS/voice core).
• Experience shaping security standards and communicating risk to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide security architecture for packet core, 5G Core and IMS/voice core domains.
• Lead security solution design projects and articulate risk to the business.
• Collaborate with global teams to set telecom security standards.
• Evaluate suppliers and vendor roadmaps from a security perspective.
• Develop security controls and hardening guidance for networks.
• Balance security with user experience and business innovation.

Skills

Fluent English

Security architecture

Stakeholder communication

Telco security

Education

Bachelor or Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

ADO/Project

Job description

Vodafone is seeking a Telecoms Lead Security Architect for Voice and Data Core Network Security to shape security architecture across packet core, 5G Core and IMS/voice core domains. You will collaborate with Vodafone’s global teams to develop security standards, guidance, and assurance, influencing suppliers and programs.

The role requires leadership, telco security expertise, and the ability to communicate risk clearly to senior stakeholders.