CareerPlan

Secure by Design Manager Telecom Networks

LISBOA, PortugalFull-time2026-11-11 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid

Core

Acts as the interface between technical disciplines and the business to carry out technically orientated security assessments, setting security requirements for products and services, and assessing compliance against agreed security requirements, policies and standards for Vodafone's telecom networks.

Role type

Senior IC security architect / manager (telecom networks)

Builds

Secure telecom network infrastructures (RAN, Core, Transport, IP/MPLS) and services for Vodafone globally

Domain

Telecommunications / Cybersecurity

Required skills

Radio network expertise (access and radio networks), Secure-by-Design principles, Threat modelling, Attack surface analysis, Network security requirements definition, Vendor security assessment, Agile/DevSecOps integration, Risk assessment, Security architecture guidance

Preferred skills

CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, GIAC, TOGAF, SABSA

Technologies

RAN, Core, Transport, IP/MPLS, Virtualised environments

Responsibilities

Ensure networks, infrastructure, products, and services are Secure by Design; Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks; Provide security advice and guidance to internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and third parties; Define and communicate security requirements; Collaborate with business, architecture, design, engineering, and operations teams; Partner with specialist security teams; Manage external security resources and coach Security Champions; Translate complex technical security requirements into clear guidance for stakeholders.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC