Senior Manager - Cyber Security

We are seeking a Security Assurance Manager to join our Global Cyber Security function. This role focuses on ensuring control effectiveness and compliance with security policies and standards across diverse technology environments. You will lead cyber control testing and assurance activities, working closely with global teams to identify vulnerabilities, recommend improvements, and drive remediation. The position requires strong technical expertise in control testing, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on evolving assurance methodologies and automated testing.

• Maintain an up-to-date view of Vodafone’s control effectiveness and compliance with security policies and standards.
• Plan, organise, and execute deep-dive control tests across IT, mobile, and fixed network environments.
• Document findings, recommend remediation actions, and prepare management reports.
• Track remediation progress and collaborate with stakeholders on overdue actions.
• Drive automated control testing and enhance assurance programme maturity.
• Provide guidance on security assurance techniques and best practices.
• Prepare metrics and KPIs on control effectiveness and report to governance bodies.
• Communicate risks and consequences effectively across multiple stakeholders.

• Minimum 10 years of technical experience in cyber assurance and control testing within complex IT or telecommunications environments.
• Strong understanding of security risks, processes, and technologies, preferably in telecoms.
• Expertise in technical control testing, assurance, and compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work in a global environment and adapt communication style to diverse audiences.
• Solid knowledge of technologies including web applications, infrastructure, operating systems, and cloud.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, SSCP, CISM, ISO27001 Lead Auditor are highly desirable.
• Familiarity with ISO27001 and NIST security frameworks.

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.

• Opportunity to work in a global cyber security environment with exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
• Collaborative culture with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Professional development through certifications and training in security frameworks.
• Chance to influence Vodafone’s risk management and cyber resilience strategy.

• Advanced cyber assurance methodologies and automated control testing techniques.
• Deep technical knowledge across IT, telecoms, and cloud environments.
• Stakeholder engagement and governance reporting in a global context.
• Application of ISO27001 and NIST frameworks in real-world scenarios.

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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