Cyber Security Analyst
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.
About this Role
We are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to join our Core IP/DDoS Security team in Bucharest, Romania. This role is pivotal in ensuring real-time threat mitigation, incident response, and customer consultation for DDoS attacks. The individual will work in a collaborative global environment, contributing to the protection of both customer and organisational infrastructure. The position involves 24/7 shift coverage and requires hands-on experience in cyber threat analysis and mitigation.
What you will do
- Analyse and respond to cyber threats, particularly DDoS attacks, within defined SLAs.
- Continuously improve mitigation strategies by adjusting filters and countermeasures.
- Liaise with customers to troubleshoot incidents and advise on risk reduction.
- Provide technical consultation to presales teams and onboard new customers.
- Manage configuration lifecycle and implement changes in line with SLAs.
- Participate in major incident and problem management processes.
- Conduct packet analysis to identify attack vectors and patterns.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to enhance security practices.
- Identify automation opportunities and maintain technical documentation.
- Participate in on-call duties, including weekends, as required.
Who you are
- Holder of a university degree.
- Proficient in English.
- Experienced in cyber security incident response and threat mitigation (minimum 2 years).
- Skilled in packet analysis and DDoS attack differentiation.
- Familiar with NIST incident response and Mitre ATT&CK frameworks.
- Knowledgeable in configuring filters and countermeasures for volumetric and application-based attacks.
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CISSP, SANS GCIH, or OSCP certifications.
- Hands-on experience with:
- Cyber incident response
- Deep packet inspection
- DDoS detection and mitigation
- Radware DefencePro and DefenceFlow
- Arbor DDoS protection
- Application layer attack mitigation
Not a Perfect Fit?
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All 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 apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.
What’s in it for you
- Hybrid way of working: 2 days per week/ 8 per month
- Medical and dental services
- Life and hospitalization insurance
- Dedicated employee phone subscription
- Take control of your benefits and choose any of the below options: MEAL TICKETS/ PRIVATE PENSION/VACATION VOUCHERS/ CULTURAL VOUCHERS within the budget.
- Special discounts for gyms and retailers
- Annual Company Bonus
- Ongoing Education – we continuously invest in you to ensure you have everything needed to excel on the job and enhance your skills
- You get to work with tried and trusted web-technology
- We let you write your own story by planning vacations: go for a trip, experience new things, have fun and enjoy your 23 days off.
- Special Paternal Program - 4 months of paid paternity leave
We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace so that we are as diverse as the customers and communities we serve. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, color, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social or marital status.
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job advert, we encourage you to apply as you may be just the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help see how your skills fit in.
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What skills you will learn
- Advanced threat detection and mitigation techniques.
- Real-time incident response and packet analysis.
- Configuration and lifecycle management of security systems.
- Automation in cyber security operations.
- Cross-functional collaboration and vendor management.
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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