Voice and Data Core Network Security Architect
Core
Design and maintain enterprise-wide security architecture for Vodafone's mobile and fixed telecommunication networks, specifically focusing on packet core, 5G Core, and IMS/voice core domains.
Role type
Senior IC Security Architect (Telecoms)
Builds
Security roadmaps, technical guidance, high-level designs, and design patterns for network transformation and new technology deployment.
Domain
Telecommunications / Network Security
Required skills
5G Core architecture, IMS/voice core security, packet core migration, roaming security, mTLS, PKI, virtualization in Telco environments, security standards definition, supplier evaluation, regulatory compliance (UK TSA, NCSC, Ofcom, 3GPP, ETSI), stakeholder influence.
Preferred skills
Prince 2 / SAFe / APMG / MSP / ITIL certification, experience with NEF deployment, NaaP integration, hyperscaler proof-of-concepts, NG-eCall rollout.
Technologies
5G Standalone, Single Packet Core, mTLS, PKI, NEF, NaaP, VEC, 3GPP, GSMA.
Responsibilities
Provide security architecture support for network migrations to 5G Core and Single Packet Core; guide IMS and voice core transformation programmes; assess new suppliers and vendor roadmaps from a security perspective; develop security standards and hardening guidance; participate in industry standards bodies like 3GPP and GSMA.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC