Cyber Security Specialist

What you’ll do

As a Cyber Security Specialist, you’ll be integrated in the Portugal Cyber Prevent Team and be responsible for leading activities in three main areas: Identity & Access Management, Cyber Security Projects and Security Tools and Information Services. You will align day to day activities in those areas with global cyber security Policies, Controls and Projects with focus on risk reduction delivery and with local market business and technology priorities.

• You will be responsible to ensure that security controls are effectively implemented, that all processes to support the controls are in place and will support the global cyber security strategy as well as the local technology strategy implementations. The primary role is to make sure the cyber security controls are effectively implemented in the local market contributing for cyber risk to be managed within tolerance; 
• You  will report to the Head of Cyber Security in Portugal and be an active part in the local market Cyber leadership team. You will also have an active role to support and provide services in collaboration with the local Digital & IT, Network;
• You will also be responsible for efficient collaboration with local structures such as Corporate Security, Privacy, Legal, VBU, among others.

Who you are

• Bachelor or Master in Technology Security or relevant experience in the same area;
• Experience in managing complex Cyber Security Projects;
• Experience in risk management;
• Deep knowledge of Cyber Security threats and capability to assess business impact;
• Strong Focus on delivery of security projects contributing for control effectiveness;
• Manage Cyber Security Risk in line with Vodafone and local market tolerance;
• Understand local security laws and regulations to make sure they are embedded into policy and controls;
• Build strong and effective relationships with Cyber team members, local and global and with other technology and business stakeholders;
• Fluency in the English language.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone 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's in it for you

We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave. You'll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.

Who we are

You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.

As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.

Together we can.