Cyber Security Lead Engineer

Vodafone; Fatih; On-site; TRY 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone Türkiye is seeking a senior information security leader to drive CHARM control assurance, map Group cyber security requirements to concrete controls, and guide remediation with stakeholders across technology, audit and fraud teams.

You will assess cyber risks for projects and platforms, coordinate security testing, and contribute to the continuous improvement of security capabilities including logging and data classification.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in information security or IT security.
• ISMS certifications preferred (CISSP, CEH, ISO27001).
• Strong knowledge of IT security controls.
• CCNA/CCNP knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Drive the assurance and effectiveness of CHARM controls, ensuring alignment with Vodafone Group Cyber Security requirements and targeted security maturity levels.
• Perform security gap and maturity assessments, identify control weaknesses, and drive remediation through to closure.
• Track CHARM effectiveness, KRIs and remediation progress for monthly reporting to C-level and Group.
• Translate Group cyber security requirements into technical controls and improvement actions.
• Provide technical guidance to teams and support effective control implementation.
• Collaborate with technology, cyber defence, audit and other stakeholders to address security risks.
• Engage Vodafone Group Security teams and represent Vodafone Türkiye in reviews and assurance activities.
• Assess cyber risks for projects and technology changes, offering risk-based security recommendations.
• Coordinate security assessments and testing; ensure findings are remediated.
• Support security capabilities, including logging, DLP, UAM and data classification.
• Support internal and external cyber security audits with required evidence and remediation actions.
• Work with vendors/third parties to maintain security requirements and control effectiveness.

Skills

English proficiency

Info security experience

IT security controls

Networking knowledge

Education

BS/MS in Engineering (Electrical-Electronics, CS or similar)

ISMS certifications preferred (CISSP, CEH, ISO27001)

Tools

Log Management

PUAM

DLP

AV/EDR

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.

What you’ll do

• Drive the assurance and effectiveness of CHARM controls, ensuring alignment with Vodafone Group Cyber Security requirements and targeted security maturity levels.
• Perform security gap and maturity assessments, identify control weaknesses, and drive technical remediation activities through to closure.
• Track CHARM effectiveness, KRIs, security gaps and remediation progress, providing accurate input to monthly C-level and Group reporting.
• Translate Vodafone Group Cyber Security requirements and baselines into technical security controls, improvement actions and projects.
• Provide technical guidance and security challenge to teams where additional cyber security expertise is required, supporting consistent and effective control implementation.
• Work closely with technology, Cyber Defence, audit, fraud, investigation and other stakeholders to address security risks and control gaps.
• Maintain strong engagement with Vodafone Group Security teams, representing Vodafone Türkiye in relevant security reviews, assurance activities and technical discussions.
• Assess cyber risks related to projects, systems and technology changes, providing risk-based security recommendations and decisions.
• Coordinate security assessments and testing where required and ensure identified security findings are appropriately remediated.
• Support the effectiveness, resilience and continuous improvement of security capabilities and platforms, including logging, DLP, UAM and data classification.
• Support internal and external cyber security audits and assurance activities, coordinating required technical evidence and remediation actions.
• Work with vendors and third parties to ensure security requirements and expected control effectiveness are maintained.
• Maintain security documentation and procedures and contribute to knowledge sharing and technical guidance across the team and relevant stakeholders.

Who you are

• University degree (BS/MS) in Engineering discipline (Electrical-Electronics, Computer Science or similar)
• Fluent in English both written and spoken
• 10+ years of work experience in information security or IT security
• Certified on ISMS systems and industry spesific standards preferred (CISSP, CEH, ISO27001)
• Strong knowledge on IT security controls
• Knowledge on OS, DB, Microsoft systems and hardening baselines regarding to each
• Understanding of networking, having CCNA/CCNP certificates is an advantage
• Knowledge on Log Management, PUAM, DLP, Phishing, AV/EDR systems
• Telecommunications industry experience is an advantage.
• Having low level security understanding but ability to present it in a high level
• Strong analytical deduction
• Extensive problem solving and being result oriented
• Ability to work in tight deadlines and delivering solutions within defined time periods
• Team working
• Customer oriented
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills, good in reporting
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with 3rd party suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Male candidates should have completed or postponed military service.

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.

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.