Hardening Compliance Specialist - VOIS

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.
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About this Role

We are seeking a Cyber Policy Compliance Specialist to lead and manage lifecycle security controls across infrastructure, applications, and middleware. This role is critical in ensuring full compliance with Vodafone’s Security Baseline and ITGC/SOX controls. The individual will act as the focal point for internal and external audits, drive remediation efforts, and maintain compliance reporting. The role requires strong technical knowledge, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to influence across teams and markets.

What you will do

• Identify and report vulnerabilities and hardening gaps in production and pre-production systems.
• Drive full compliance across lifecycle security controls including patching, hardening, and vulnerability management.
• Maintain oversight of remediation activities and track corrective actions to closure.
• Develop and maintain compliance dashboards and reports.
• Conduct regular reviews and risk assessments to validate current compliance levels.
• Engage with application and service owners to address security risks and gaps.
• Collaborate with Local Market teams and Heads of Cyber Security to align on compliance goals.
• Support internal and external audits with structured evidence and reporting.

Who you are

• Technically proficient across IT infrastructure, cloud, and middleware environments.
• Experienced in IT governance and service management (ITIL).
• Skilled in project coordination and compliance reporting (BI/data analysis).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Knowledgeable in Wintel, UNIX/Linux, and middleware platforms.
• Familiar with on-premise and cloud technologies.
• Holds certifications/training in ITIL Service Management, CISSP, CCSK, CISA, CISM, ISO27001.

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 lead compliance initiatives across global infrastructure.
• Exposure to audit processes and security governance frameworks.
• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
• Continuous learning in cybersecurity and compliance domains.
• Influence over security posture and risk mitigation strategies.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced compliance reporting and dashboard creation.
• Risk assessment and mitigation planning.
• Stakeholder engagement across technical and business teams.
• Audit preparation and structured evidence sharing.
• Security lifecycle management across diverse IT environments.

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.

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.

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