Cybersecurity Manager

Job Description

Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.
As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.
We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.
#VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture

About this Role

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Risk & Compliance Specialist to join our VOIS Cybersecurity team in Pune or Bengaluru. This role is focused on conducting technical and design-level security assessments across Vodafone products and services, ensuring robust risk management and compliance. The individual will collaborate with internal teams and external vendors, document findings, and support remediation efforts. The role also includes providing architectural guidance and security consultancy to enhance the organisation’s cybersecurity posture.

What you’ll do

• Conduct cybersecurity assessments for Vodafone products and services, identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Maintain and update a Risk Register with detailed findings and remediation themes.
• Collaborate with business units, technology teams, and third-party vendors to ensure security standards are met.
• Provide expert guidance on security design and architecture across complex environments.
• Communicate security requirements and risks effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Drive closure of risk-related activities or facilitate risk acceptance where necessary.
• Contribute to process improvements and decision-making within the Cybersecurity team.

Who you are

• Proven experience in information technology and cybersecurity, ideally in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards such as ISO27001, ISO22301, ISO31001, NIST 800-53, OWASP.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security (GCP, AWS), container security, and connectivity.
• Skilled in stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing across various levels of the organisation.
• Capable of assessing and managing technology risks effectively.
• Holds a university degree in Information Security or equivalent.
• Certified in one or more of the following: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, GIAC, TOGAF, SABSA.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity.

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-37, COBIT 5.
• Understanding of Data Privacy, Information Protection, and GDPR.
• Experience in the telecommunications industry.
• PMP/PRINCE2 Practitioner certification.
• ITIL, SCRUM, or Lean Six Sigma certification.

Not a perfect fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

What's in it for you

• Opportunity to work on live products and services with real-world impact.
• Exposure to cutting-edge cybersecurity practices and technologies.
• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.
• Career development through certifications and leadership engagement.
• Contribution to strategic risk reduction and compliance initiatives.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced cybersecurity assessment and risk management techniques.
• Security architecture and design principles across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Stakeholder engagement and communication in high-impact scenarios.
• Application of global security standards and frameworks.
• Process improvement and strategic decision-making in cybersecurity.

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.
We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.
With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

Alert

Apply for Vodafone jobs only through the official Vodafone Careers website to avoid job scams and fraud.
#JDEnhancedByTARA

Follow us on social media and #StayConnected

• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Chat with our employees to learn more about our projects