Senior Manager – Anti-Piracy & Content Security

As the Senior Manager – Anti-Piracy & Content Security, you’ll play a critical role in safeguarding Virgin Media O2’s TV & Entertainment services. From managing high-profile content security partnerships with the Premier League and major studios, to influencing national anti-piracy forums, this is your chance to work at the cutting edge of content protection and make a real impact on our business and customers.

You’ll lead on both proactive and reactive content security measures – from negotiating security terms in major content deals, to guiding product and network teams on digital rights management, to helping shape our response to evolving piracy threats. Collaborating across legal, commercial, technical and industry bodies, you’ll champion compliance, innovation, and best practice, making sure Virgin Media O2 stays ahead of the curve in content protection.

Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience:

• Proven experience in content security, digital rights management (DRM), pay TV security, and/or anti-piracy, including implementing processes or technologies to detect, deter, and respond to piracy threats.
• Strong understanding of piracy ecosystems, including methods of unauthorised access and distribution, forensic watermarking, and traffic monitoring techniques.
• Deep knowledge of copyright and intellectual property law, as well as secure content distribution technologies and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience leading strategic projects, particularly those related to anti-piracy initiatives or content protection compliance, and managing complex stakeholder relationships across legal, commercial, and technical functions.
• A track record of cross-functional collaboration and delivering results in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where content protection and revenue risk mitigation are top priorities.

The other stuff we are looking for

We’d also love you to bring:

• A degree or professional qualification in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field.
• Knowledge of forensic analysis tools and anti-piracy investigation techniques.
• Experience in the telecommunications or TV and Entertainment industry.
• Familiarity with industry bodies such as FACT and the Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA).
• Certifications such as CISSP or other relevant content security credentials.

What's in it for you

We’d also love you to bring:

• A degree or professional qualification in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field.
• Knowledge of forensic analysis tools and anti-piracy investigation techniques.
• Experience in the telecommunications or TV and Entertainment industry.
• Familiarity with industry bodies such as FACT and the Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA).
• Certifications such as CISSP or other relevant content security credentials.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a two stage interview process.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

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