VodafoneThree - IT Technical Design Authority United Kingdom VBSE Managed Security

Position: VodafoneThree - IT Technical Design Authority United Kingdom VBSE Managed Security[...]
## Vodafone Three - IT Technical Design Authority Farnborough, United Kingdom Apply Now Find out how well you match with this job

Requisition ID280304

Date posted
06/19/2026##
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* Location:

** Farnborough (Office-based)  
** Salary:
** Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits  
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* Working hours:

** Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday    
*** Security Clearance:
** This position requires the ability to obtain a UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.*##
** 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 Vodafone Three, 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 Vodafone Three
** 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 £11bn 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 Vodafone Business Security Enhanced and strengthen the cyber security of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure and public sector organisations.##
** What you’ll do
** This role sits within the IT & Digital team in VBSE (Vodafone Business Security Enhanced) Platforms & Delivery and is responsible for safeguarding the end‐to‐end technical integrity of our customer solutions. As the Technical Design Authority, you’ll work hand‐in‐hand with the customer, our vendors, delivery teams, testing, and service operations to shape, build, and assure a secure, scalable platform. You’ll oversee the full lifecycle, from design through to validation, ensuring the solution is robust, fully supportable, and ready for seamless transition into live service.
* Act as the Technical Design Authority for one or more customer projects, owning design decisions and approvals across the full lifecycle.
* Create High Level Designs (HLDs) and Low Level Designs (LLDs) working with pre-sales and engineering colleagues.
* Ensure designs comply with security, resilience, operational, and architectural standards.
* Act as the senior technical interface to the customer, providing confidence in solution design and delivery approach.
* Support delivery teams through build, test, and implementation phases, resolving design related issues and deviations.##
** Who you are
*** Proven experience in a Technical Design Authority, Technical Design, or Senior Systems Engineer role within complex IT or managed service environments.
* Current DV clearance or eligibility and willingness to undergo DV vetting
* Strong background in enterprise IT infrastructure and platforms, including:
Windows, Linux (Redhat Open Shift), VMWare (Broadcom VCF) and messaging systems (Exchange).
* Experience designing and assuring customer facing solutions in highly-secure environments.
* Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to challenge constructively and influence at senior levels
* Have a proven track record in IT, with Experience delivering…