Senior Cyber Security Architect AILA

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 Senior Cyber Security Architect to join the VOIS Cyber Security global service line, specialising in Application In‑Life Assessment (AILA). The individual will conduct detailed architecture and security reviews of Vodafone products and services, ensuring compliance with global security policies, standards, and controls. This role demands deep technical expertise across multiple cyber security domains, strong stakeholder management capabilities, and the ability to drive process improvements and strategic initiatives. The position also requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, providing trusted advisory support while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What you will do

• Deliver end‑to‑end Application In‑Life Assessments, ensuring thorough evaluation of security risks, architectural robustness, and compliance.
• Serve as part of the AILA leadership team, offering expertise to guide security and risk management decisions.
• Translate business and technical requirements into clear security requirements for projects and solutions.
• Review solution designs and recommend secure, compliant, and risk-appropriate architectures aligned with Vodafone policies and industry best practices.
• Identify, assess, and enhance security controls using pre‑defined frameworks and methodologies.
• Engage with global stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and expectation management.
• Coordinate process setup activities and drive new initiatives aimed at optimising operational efficiency across teams.
• Escalate risks and issues proactively to relevant stakeholders and leadership.
• Apply structured problem-solving to complex security challenges, using clear and innovative approaches.

Who you are

• Extensive (10–15 years) experience across IT security, including security architecture, perimeter security, firewalls, VPNs, proxy technologies, and network engineering.
• Strong knowledge of information security risk assessment across cloud, data centre, and application environments.
• Familiarity with OWASP principles, Security by Design concepts, and risk frameworks.
• Working knowledge of ISO27001, ISO22301, ISO31001, NIST 800‑53, OWASP, and other industry frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities, with experience influencing across multiple organisational levels.
• Skilled in translating complex information into clear reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Demonstrated experience simplifying, structuring, and solving complex problems in dynamic environments.
• Understanding of security controls and their organisational importance.
• Desirable: Cybersecurity certifications (CISA, CISM, ISO standards), knowledge of NIST SP 800‑37/COBIT 5, data privacy frameworks including GDPR, telecom industry experience, and ITIL/SCRUM/Lean Six Sigma certifications.

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 in a global cyber security function with exposure to diverse technologies and stakeholders.
• Ability to influence strategic security decisions and shape frameworks across a multinational telecom environment.
• Work within an innovative, fast-paced setting that encourages continuous improvement and leadership involvement.
• Access to global teams, enabling cross-country learning and collaboration opportunities.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced skills in architectural assessment and security-by-design practices.
• Deeper knowledge of global security standards, compliance frameworks, and risk methodologies.
• Enhanced stakeholder management and communication capabilities across multinational teams.
• Experience driving process optimisation and leading security improvements across complex environments.
• Broader exposure to telecom and enterprise IT ecosystems.

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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