Secure by Design Specialist

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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.

What you’ll do

As a Cyber Security Specialist, you’ll be integrated into the Portugal Cyber Secure by Design Team and be responsible for contributing to the three main areas: Security Assessments of Vodafone Products & services, Security Consultancy and Network Security Advisory. You will act as a Cyber SME to enable technical teams to deliver Vodafone strategic projects in a secure manner, focusing on cyber risk.

You will be responsible for ensuring that security controls are effectively implemented, that all processes to support the controls are in place, and that support the global cyber security strategy as well as the local technology strategy implementations. The primary role is to make sure the cyber security controls are adopted and effectively implemented in all the local market products and systems that you assess. You will follow up on projects throughout their Development Lifecycle, ensuring proper understanding of security requirements, and analysing, classifying, and prioritising security risks according to the context of the project, contributing to cyber risk being managed within tolerance.

You will report to the Secure by Design team leader in Portugal and be an active part of the local market Cyber Security team. You will also have an active role to support an efficient collaboration with local structures such as NW, Digital & IT, VBTS, Corporate Security, Privacy, Legal, VBU, among others.

Who you are

• Degree, professional qualification or relevant experience in Technology Security
• Experience in managing complex Cyber Security Projects
• Experience in Information Security maturity analysis based on international standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, COBIT)
• Knowledgeable in the analysis and evaluation of security architectures and solutions
• Deep knowledge of Cyber Security threats and the capability to assess business impact
• Strong Focus on the delivery of security projects contributing to control effectiveness
• Manage Cyber Security Risk in line with Vodafone and local market tolerance
• Understand local security laws and regulations to make sure they are embedded into policy and controls
• Build strong and effective relationships with Cyber team members, local and global and with other technology and business stakeholders
• Fluency in the English language

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.

What's in it for you

• Hybrid Work Model - Flexible hybrid work model with 8-10 in-office days per month, managed by team leaders;
• Vodafone Products and Services - Employees get a mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and various discounts on services and products;
• Recognition - Recognition programs for innovative, creative, high-potential employees and exemplary behaviors;
• Health and Well-being - Well-being Program offers nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts on various services and products;
• Learning - Access to Communities of Practice and a customizable digital training platform with high-quality content (namely Harvard Business Publishing, Skillsoft and Speexx);
• Local and International Mobility - Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles.

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.