Security Engineering Manager

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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

Manage assigned resources, including leadership support, financial resources, and key security personnel, to support information technology (IT) and network security objectives to reduce overall organizational risk, consistent with the organizational cyber design strategy. Participate in the creation, review, and implementation of the security strategy for the coordinated area.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the first level of escalation for prioritizing requests within the managed team.

• Responsible for the quality of the team's results and alignment with applicable policies and procedures.

• Responsible for closing all findings identified as a result of QA audits, internal or external audits within the managed area within the agreed timeframe.

• Provide support within the managed team for incident management requests.

• Provide support (coaching) to the managed team, ensuring communication of internal work procedures as well as specific security management standards applicable in the coordinated area.

• Set measurable objectives for the annual performance process in accordance with organizational objectives and evaluate the performance of the managed team members with actionable feedback at least twice a year.

• Represent the cybersecurity function in governance forums applicable to the managed area, including by providing regular status updates on current progress and potential bottlenecks.

• Review and sign off on the accuracy of the risk registers applicable to the area of responsibility.

• Identify training, preparation and prioritization needs for the annual skills plan of the managed team.

Who you are

Competence, knowledge and experience:

• Project Management.

• Risk Management.

• Information Security.

• Knowledge of the organization’s information technology (IT) and digital and artificial intelligence, network and business goals and objectives.

• Knowledge of network security architecture concepts, including topology, protocols, components and principles (e.g., applying defense in depth).

• Knowledge of system performance and availability measures or indicators.

• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding information security for telecommunications and digital service providers.

• Knowledge of laws, policies, procedures or governance relevant to cybersecurity for critical infrastructures.

• Knowledge of IT supply chain security and supply chain risk management policies, requirements and procedures.

• Knowledge of current and emerging threats/threat vectors.

• Knowledge of sources of vulnerability information dissemination (e.g., alerts, warnings, errata, and bulletins).

• Knowledge of threats and vulnerabilities to system and application security

• Knowledge of what constitutes a network attack and the relationship of a network attack to both threats and vulnerabilities.

• Knowledge of penetration testing principles, tools, and techniques.

• Understanding of local and group cybersecurity policies and procedures

Note: Experience is more relevant compared to training and certifications

Strategy: Ability to plan long-term goals, think strategically with available resources.

Projects: Ability to measure and control delivery, plan resources, and meet project management objectives.

Team: Teamwork skills, timely and accurate reporting of information essential to meeting team objectives.

Personal profile: Able to set priorities for coordinated team, problem-solving orientation, negotiation skills, follow-up and adherence to deadlines, adherence to rules and procedures.

Other: Word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, programming, English, written communication.

Technical/Professional Certifications:

• University Degree: IT/Telecom Studies

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT/Telecom field

• Experience in team management and coaching

• Experience in risk management

• Good understanding of communication protocols

• Windows/Linux knowledge

• Knowledge of network principles

• DBMS knowledge

• Experience in adopting ISO27001

• Certifications in the field of information security CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCNA, etc.

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 working regime 2 days from the office, 3 days remote.

• Special discounts for Vodafone employees, Friends & Family offers.

• Demo telephone subscription - unlimited (voice and data).

• Voucher for the purchase of a mobile phone.

• Medical subscription to a top private clinic & other medical benefits.

• Insurance for hospitalization and surgical interventions.

• Life insurance.

• Meal tickets.

• Bookster subscription.

• Participation in development programs and challenging projects in the leadership area.

• Access to internal Wellbeing & Recognition events.

• Extra vacation days (for seniority, special events, volunteering).

• You will benefit from specializations in your field of activity, through programs based on modern training methods and systems.

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.