SUPPLIER CYBER SECURITY & SECURE-BY-DESIGN CONSULTANT

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 Supplier Cyber Security & Secure-by-Design Consultant to help embed security by design principles across Vodafone’s supplier ecosystem. This role is responsible for assessing cyber security and regulatory risks associated with third-party suppliers, ensuring compliance with UK Telecom Security regulations, and supporting secure sourcing and supplier engagement decisions. The role acts as a trusted technical advisor to business, technology and procurement stakeholders, helping Vodafone reduce supplier-related cyber risk while enabling secure business growth.

What you’ll do

• Conduct security and compliance assessments of suppliers during sourcing, procurement and contracting activities
• Evaluate supplier security posture against Vodafone security requirements and relevant regulatory obligations, including UK Telecom Security regulations
• Identify, assess and document cyber security risks, compliance gaps, mitigations and security recommendations to support sourcing decisions
• Engage with suppliers to understand and influence their security controls, compliance posture and risk management practices
• Provide technical security expertise to internal stakeholders and support informed decision-making during supplier evaluations
• Support contract negotiations by recommending appropriate security controls, contractual provisions and risk mitigation measures
• Develop, operate and continuously improve secure-by-supplier processes, assessment methodologies, tools and reporting capabilities
• Collaborate with subject matter experts across technology, cyber security, procurement and business functions to validate security positions and risk decisions
• Provide guidance to Vodafone teams and supplier organisations on security standards, compliance requirements and secure-by-design principles
• Promote a positive security culture by demonstrating how security can support business objectives and act as a business differentiator

Who you are

• 5+ years of professional experience in cyber security, information security or supplier security risk management
• Experience evaluating supplier responses and assessing security risks within procurement, sourcing or pre-sales environments
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, traffic flows, network architecture and security best practices
• Experience managing stakeholders across multiple organisational levels and functions
• Strong technical understanding of cyber security domains including cloud security, web services, identity and access management, network security and vulnerability management
• Knowledge of Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) security governance models
• Experience communicating technical security risks and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with penetration testing concepts and supplier security assessment methodologies
• Expertise across telecom technologies including switching, routing, mobile networks, radio access networks, firewalls, gateways, IoT devices and private mobile networks
• Degree in Information Security or a related discipline
• One or more recognised certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, GIAC, TOGAF, SABSA or equivalent

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 play a key role in strengthening Vodafone’s supplier cyber security ecosystem
• Exposure to global supplier engagements, regulatory frameworks and secure-by-design initiatives
• Collaboration with cyber security, procurement, legal, technology and business stakeholders
• The ability to influence supplier risk decisions and improve cyber resilience across critical services
• Experience working with emerging security technologies, cloud solutions and telecom environments

What skills you will learn

• Advanced supplier cyber security risk assessment and governance practices
• Practical application of secure-by-design principles within complex supplier ecosystems
• Enhanced expertise in telecom security, cloud security and regulatory compliance frameworks
• Stronger stakeholder influencing, negotiation and communication skills
• Improved understanding of contractual security controls and third-party risk management strategies

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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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 truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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