Job Description

Location: Newbury + Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday
*Hybrid
We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.
Who We Are
We're here to build a network the UK can count on - one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online - we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future's being built - today.
We're creating more than the UK's best network. We're helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.
We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there's space for you here. We're building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.
You'll join a team that genuinely cares - about each other, about our customers, and about the future we're building. From day one, you'll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.
Why VodafoneThree
Join us and you'll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.
We're not just expanding connectivity; we're reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With xc2xa311bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.
You'll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you'll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.
We move at pace, because what we're building matters - and we're learning as we go. We're proud of the progress we've made, but we're just getting started.
Join our Digital teams where we harness the power of digital and embody the spirit of innovation to deliver the best solutions for our customers.
What you'll do
As the Security Architect SbD Networks you will be required to develop and document end-to-end security architecture that will protect the network infrastructure from the significant and persistent cyber security threat to which Vodafone UK is exposed to.
You need to ensure security architecture is developed adequately to protect the availability, confidentiality and integrity of network infrastructure assets and the customer services provided by these assets.
The security architect is required to develop this architecture in conjunction with Group and European region technical architects and influence them to support the UK position. This architecture and ability to influence senior technical stakeholders across the group will underpin attaining and retaining of business-critical certificates and legislative obligations.

• Identify the relationship between the various components inside network infrastructure architecture and the way in which they depend on each other
• Provide end-to-end network infrastructure security standardisation based on efficient implementation of security policy, controls and legal & regulatory requirements
• Define and document Security Architecture Frameworks for network infrastructure
• Develop the roadmap for rolling out network security controls
• Deliver Network Security Architecture and Design Blueprints, ensuring the appropriate balance of short term and strategic security objectives are maintained
• Ensure effective collaboration with internal technology teams and wider security community to deliver on technology security objectives and controls

Who you are

• Educated to degree level and/or relevant technical experience with a proven track record of delivering complex cross-domain Networks/IT solutions architectures/designs in the telecommunications industry
• Knowledge of common information technology management / compliance frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, SOX, ITIL, COBIT, and NIST.
• Knowledge of legal, regulatory and privacy requirements, such as Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Protection and Payment Card Industry (PCI)/Data Security Standard
• An ability to think strategically and drive change
• A deep understanding of Tech Security risks and mitigating solutions
• A diverse security background with knowledge in several areas including: layered security architecture; internet protocols; firewalls; VPN technologies, IDS/IPS, network access control and network segmentation, anti-malware and spam technologies; risk and vulnerability assessments, and compliance.
• An industry security certification. CISSP is strongly preferred.
• An industry network certification (CCNA, CCNP) is desired
• Demonstrable and recent track record of delivering security controls that span multi-disciplinary areas across Enterprise domains in large telecommunications environments
• Sound overall knowledge of fixed and mobile network architectures and methodologies to secure them
• Practices and methods of enterprise architecture and security architecture

Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly?
We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.
What we offer
We care about our people's success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.
Need to Know
We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website ( ) for guidance.
We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.
During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are-your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we're looking for authenticity and can't wait to get to know the real you.
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