Cyber Security Assurance Sr. Specialist

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.

Role Purpose

We are looking for a Cyber Security Assurance Senior Specialist to join our team and play a key role in ensuring the security of Vodafone’s digital environment. This role is responsible for conducting penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and security assurance activities across web applications, mobile platforms, networks, and cloud environments.
As a Cyber Security Assurance Senior Specialist, you will work closely with technical teams and business stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks while ensuring compliance with Vodafone’s cyber security policies and standards.

Role Profile

• Conduct penetration testing on web applications, networks, mobile applications, and cloud environments to identify vulnerabilities and security weaknesses.
• Perform vulnerability analysis and provide remediation recommendations to enhance security posture.
• Ensure secure acceptance of new nodes and technologies by validating compliance with Vodafone’s security policies and industry standards.
• Perform regular security assurance activities on existing systems and applications to maintain continuous compliance and protection against emerging threats.
• Participate in risk assessments for new projects, providing a security assurance perspective to ensure risks are identified and mitigated early in the development cycle.
• Collaborate with Vodafone technical teams and business units to address and remediate penetration testing findings effectively.
• Stay up to date with emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices, applying them to improve security assurance processes.

Core Competencies & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and security assurance.
• Hands-on experience with web, mobile, network, and cloud security testing.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST and CIS.
• Familiarity with hardening configurations for different environments (servers, databases, applications, etc.).
• Proficiency in security testing tools such as Burp Suite, Nessus, Metasploit, Wireshark, and Kali Linux.
• Experience in risk assessment and providing security recommendations in line with business requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to address and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex security issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications are a plus (OSCP, eWPTX, eCPPT, or similar).

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.