VodafoneThree - SbD Security Architect - AI United Kingdom Secure Design - AI & Clo

Position: VodafoneThree - SbD Security Architect - AI United Kingdom Secure By Design - AI & Clo[...]
## Vodafone Three - SbD Security Architect - AINewbury, United Kingdom Apply Now Find out how well you match with this job

Requisition ID284774

Date posted
06/16/2026##
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* Location:

** Newbury or Stoke-on-Trent+ Hybrid  
** 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        
** 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 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 our Technology team and push the boundaries of tech to make a better world today and create the ground-breaking products and services of tomorrow.##
** What you’ll do
** You’ll play a key role in shaping how secure, responsible AI is built and delivered across Vodafone Three UK’s technology landscape. Working at the intersection of cyber security and emerging AI innovation, you’ll help ensure that AI-enabled products, platforms, and services are designed with strong security foundations from day one—balancing innovation with risk, compliance, and resilience.
* Define and evolve secure architecture patterns for AI and GenAI systems, covering platforms, APIs, data pipelines, and model environments
* Embed security into the design of AI solutions by identifying and mitigating risks such as data leakage, prompt injection, and model misuse early in the lifecycle
* Lead Secure by Design (SbD) assessments for AI initiatives, ensuring the right level of review and controls based on risk
* Collaborate with Cloud, Data, Networks, and Digital teams to ensure secure configuration of AI infrastructure, including MLOps and compute environments
* Guide programmes and product teams with clear, practical recommendations that balance security, delivery, and innovation
* Drive compliance with regulatory, legal, and internal frameworks (including GDPR, TSA, and Baseline Security Requirements)
* Contribute to AI security standards, policies, and best practices—helping shape how responsible AI is delivered at scale
* Act as a trusted subject matter expert, influencing stakeholders across…