Operational & Technical Testing Lead-NW

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Operational & Technical Testing Lead – Networks is responsible for delivering security control testing across Vodafone’s mobile and fixed telecommunications network environments. The role requires deep network security expertise to define metrics, measure KPIs and KRIs, track remediation, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to strengthen Vodafone’s network security posture. You will work with cyber security and network architecture subject matter experts to design solutions that balance security risk with customer experience and business innovation.

The role takes a long‑term view of security control effectiveness, contributes to constructive research, and supports global Telco and Network security standards.

• Develop and maintain network security testing strategy, offering expert guidance across core network security domains such as network device hardening, CPE security, remote access, interconnect security, backhaul security, SIM security and radio interface security.
• Lead network security control testing by validating control design and effectiveness through fact‑based testing, supported by defined metrics and KRI measurement.
• Identify and report security gaps and control deficiencies, including actionable remediation recommendations, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive timely resolution.
• Enhance network security KRI reporting by delivering accurate, data‑driven insights that reflect the health and maturity of network security controls.

• Deep knowledge of telecommunication architectures such as Mobile Core, Access and RAN technologies; transport technologies such as IP/MPLS/Broadband; OSS and BSS architectures;
  Cloud blueprints and solutions.
• Proven experience in designing and executing security control testing, including assessment of control design and effectiveness, supported by clearly defined metrics, KRIs, and structured testing methodologies.
• Ability to identify security gaps and control deficiencies, translate findings into clear and actionable remediation guidance, and work with stakeholders to drive timely closure of security issues.
• Experience in defining, measuring, and reporting network security KPIs and KRIs, with the ability to provide accurate, data‑driven insights that demonstrate control health, effectiveness, and maturity to senior stakeholders.
• Strong ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams across networks, technology, operations, and risk functions, effectively communicating technical security topics to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Technical qualification in fixed and/or mobile technologies is desired.
• Cyber Security qualifications, e.g. CISM, CISA, CISSP, CompTIA Security+ are desired.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people 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 still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

• Yearly bonus: 10%
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
• Charity days: 5 days/year
• Maternity leave: 52 weeks – the first 13 weeks fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay.
• Private pension:
  Contribute up to 5% of basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
• Private medical and private dental coverage, free health assessments, share save scheme.
• Additional discounts:
  Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle‑to‑work, season ticket loan.

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