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Secure by Design - OIT

Aggregate function:  Shared Services
Business Area:  Technology _VOIS
Posting Country:  India
Date Posted:  10 Feb 2026
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent

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.

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 an experienced cyber security professional to lead secure‑by‑design practices for Office IT services within the Global Cyber Strategy & Secure by Design team. The individual will act as the connection point between technology teams and business stakeholders, perform technical security assessments, set security requirements for new and existing Office IT solutions, and evaluate compliance and risk. The role provides technical security consultancy for global programmes, focusing on Microsoft 365, Azure, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Copilot, AI governance, and hybrid enterprise IT environments. The position is based at VOIS India and collaborates with global markets and Group entities.

What you’ll do

  • Carry out technically focused security assessments for Office IT products, services and infrastructures, ensuring secure-by-design principles are consistently applied.
  • Define, document and validate security requirements for Office IT solutions, enabling appropriate security controls and risk mitigation.
  • Provide technical security guidance to global projects and programmes, particularly those involving Microsoft 365, Azure, Microsoft Defender, Copilot, collaboration platforms, identity systems and cloud-based services.
  • Assess technology risk and compliance levels, identify gaps, recommend treatment plans and support risk reduction aligned with enterprise standards.
  • Serve as a key security contact for Office IT stakeholders, communicating risks and requirements clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Provide advice to internal teams, suppliers and third parties, ensuring alignment with Vodafone’s security standards and processes.
  • Coach and support Security Champions within agile teams to embed secure‑by‑design practices in day-to-day work.
  • Collaborate closely with architecture, operations, Risk & Compliance, Ethical Hacking, Security Operations and Corporate Security teams.
  • Support the implementation of AI security controls, including governance for Large Language Models (LLMs), secure deployment patterns, and prompt security practices.
  • Help evolve secure‑by‑design processes and promote security as a business enabler, driving innovation and positive change.

Who you are

  • Experienced in information technology and cyber security, with strong capability in securing Office IT products and services.
  • Skilled in cloud security, particularly Microsoft environments including O365 Security & Compliance, Azure, Microsoft Defender, Copilot and productivity platforms.
  • Strong understanding and hands‑on experience with AI governance, LLM risk management, prompt security and secure deployment of enterprise AI solutions.
  • Solid knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management, including identifying, assessing and mitigating risks in cloud, AI systems, data security and Office IT applications.
  • Experienced in agile methodologies and familiar with Office IT landscapes across desktop, web and mobile.
  • In‑depth understanding of collaboration ecosystems, real‑time communications, and secure identity management.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risks into clear business‑focused language.
  • Holds a degree in Information Security or equivalent, along with one or more professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, GIAC, TOGAF or SABSA.
  • 5+ years in cyber security, 10+ years with Microsoft O365 and Microsoft security services, and 5+ years in 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

  • Influence the security posture of global Office IT services used across Vodafone’s enterprise and consumer ecosystems.
  • Work at the forefront of cloud, collaboration and AI security, including Microsoft Defender, Azure, O365 Security & Compliance and Copilot.
  • Collaborate with diverse global teams, suppliers and security functions across Group and local markets.
  • Play a key role in shaping secure‑by‑design perceptions and helping security become a business enabler.
  • Gain exposure to high‑impact decision‑making during commercial launch approvals and major programme deliveries.

What skills you will learn

  • Advanced secure‑by‑design assessment capabilities and structured security requirement definition.
  • Practical AI governance and AI security implementation for enterprise LLM and Copilot environments.
  • Deepening of cloud and Office IT security expertise across complex hybrid infrastructures.
  • Enhanced risk management, stakeholder communication and cross-functional influencing skills.
  • Experience embedding security into agile delivery models and coaching Security Champions.

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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