Lead Telecom Security Architect – Voice & Core

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mobile phone and plan

Discounts on services and products

Recognition programs

Well-being program

Access to digital training platforms

Mobility opportunities – local & intl

Job summary

Vodafone seeks a Telecoms Lead Security Architect to deliver enterprise-wide telecom security architecture across packet core, 5G Core and IMS/voice core. You will develop security roadmaps, provide guidance, and influence suppliers while coordinating with global teams to embed security in major programmes.

You’ll work in a hybrid model with senior stakeholders and lead security design projects that enable business growth while mitigating risk across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Proven background in mobile and fixed telecom security.
• Experience with security standards, hardening guidance and testing methods.
• Ability to articulate risk in business terms to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide security architecture guidance across packet core, 5G Core and IMS/voice core.
• Develop security roadmaps, designs and patterns for the network.
• Lead security solution design projects and coordinate risk mitigation.
• Assess suppliers and vendor roadmaps from a security perspective.
• Collaborate with global teams to set security standards and guidance.
• Ensure security is embedded in network designs and programs.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Security architecture

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor or Master’s Degree

Technical qualification in fixed/mobile technologies

Professional qualification: Prince2 / SAFe / MSP / ITIL

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

ADO/Project

Job description

Vodafone seeks a Telecoms Lead Security Architect to deliver enterprise-wide telecom security architecture across packet core, 5G Core and IMS/voice core. You will develop security roadmaps, provide guidance, and influence suppliers while coordinating with global teams to embed security in major programmes.

You’ll work in a hybrid model with senior stakeholders and lead security design projects that enable business growth while mitigating risk across multiple markets.