Senior Secure By Design Engineer

## 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. #VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture ## About this Role We are seeking a Senior Secure by Design Engineer to join the EU7 Secure by Design team, acting as a trusted security partner to technology, product, network, and business stakeholders. This role focuses on embedding security across the full solution lifecycle by leading security assessments, managing cyber risk, and influencing design decisions. The successful candidate will support Vodafone markets in delivering secure, resilient, and compliant services by design across IT, cloud, network, and telecommunications domains. ## What you’ll do * Lead and perform security design and architecture assessments for complex or business-critical solutions across IT, cloud, network, and telecommunications environments. * Identify, assess, and communicate cyber risks early in the solution lifecycle, enabling proportionate risk treatment and informed decision-making. * Define, review, and approve security requirements and controls aligned with Vodafone standards, regulatory obligations, and industry best practices. * Provide senior-level security consultancy and guidance to engineering, network, and delivery teams, embedding security by default into designs and operations. * Support security governance through risk sign-off, exception handling, and contributions to management and executive-level reporting. ## Who you are * Significant professional experience in cyber security (typically 5–8+ years) across domains such as IT infrastructure, cloud, networks, telecommunications, and application security. * Strong understanding of security principles, secure design patterns, threat modelling, and risk management within enterprise and telecommunications environments. * Practical knowledge of network and telecommunications security, including IP networking, signalling, core and access networks, and associated controls. * Ability to translate complex technical risks into clear, business-focused recommendations and influence stakeholders through collaborative engagement. * Relevant academic background in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent are advantageous. ## 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 on large-scale, business-critical programmes across international Vodafone markets. * Exposure to diverse technologies including cloud, telecom networks, and enterprise IT environments. * A collaborative environment where security influences strategic and architectural decisions. * Continuous learning and development within a global cyber security function. * Engagement with senior stakeholders, enhancing professional visibility and impact. ## What skills you will learn * Advanced threat modelling and secure architecture design across multi-domain environments. * Practical application of security frameworks and regulatory compliance in global telecom contexts. * Stakeholder management and the ability to influence decisions without direct authority. * Risk assessment, governance processes, and executive-level security reporting. * Cross-functional collaboration within engineering, network, and business teams. ## 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. 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