Secure by Design Consultant - SD‑WAN & Network Security - 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 Secure by Design Consultant with deep expertise in SD‑WAN, network security, and cloud technologies to ensure Vodafone Business SD‑WAN products and services are secure by design from concept through launch. This role acts as a critical bridge between business, architecture, and engineering teams, embedding security early in the lifecycle, advising on secure architectures, and assuring that cyber risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated to an acceptable level across global enterprise solutions.

What you will do

• Act as the security interface between technical teams and the business, translating cyber security principles into practical, implementable design requirements.
• Define and assure secure architectures for SD‑WAN services in line with organisational security policies, regulatory expectations, and industry standards.
• Perform security posture assessments, threat modelling, and risk assessments across network and cloud-based solutions.
• Provide security design and architecture guidance to solution architects, engineers, and delivery teams, including agile programmes.
• Review and assess SD‑WAN and SASE vendor solutions (such as Cisco, Fortinet, VMware, Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler) for security efficacy, scalability, and alignment with Vodafone standards.
• Ensure secure connectivity and integration with public cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Scope, coordinate, and support penetration testing and assurance activities prior to product and service launch.
• Collaborate closely with risk, compliance, ethical hacking, security operations, and corporate security teams to deliver end‑to‑end assurance.
• Coach and support security champions within delivery teams, promoting a proactive and collaborative security culture.
• Contribute to evolving Secure by Design standards and best practices, positioning security as a business enabler rather than a blocker.

Who you are

• A seasoned Secure by Design professional with strong experience across SD‑WAN, enterprise networking, and cloud security.
• Confident in engaging with both technical specialists and non‑technical stakeholders, clearly articulating risk, impact, and mitigation options.
• Experienced in firewalls, network segmentation, encryption, VPNs, zero trust architectures, and SASE frameworks.
• Comfortable influencing design decisions early in the lifecycle and challenging solutions constructively to improve security outcomes.
• Curious and forward‑looking, staying current with emerging threats, technologies, and industry trends in network and cloud security.

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

• The opportunity to influence the security posture of global enterprise products used by customers worldwide.
• Exposure to leading SD‑WAN, SASE, and cloud technologies across complex, large‑scale environments.
• The ability to shape secure‑by‑design practices and standards across Vodafone Business services.
• A collaborative, international environment where security expertise is valued as a strategic differentiator.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced application of Secure by Design principles across SD‑WAN and SASE architectures.
• Broader exposure to global product development and assurance processes within a large, regulated organisation.
• Enhanced stakeholder influencing and cyber advisory skills across business and technology domains.
• Deeper understanding of secure cloud connectivity patterns and hybrid network architectures.

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.

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