Cybersecurity Engineering Manager

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

Would you like to be part of our new adventure in Malaga? Vodafone Group is launching its new technological HUB (MSH), an international center of excellence dedicated to research and development of technical solutions, such as Secure Networks, 5G and 6G development, Open RAN, IoT, MPN & MEC and UCC for Vodafone Business, platforms and enterprise solutions.

Come and join us to create the future together!

What you’ll do

Vodafone Business is the enterprise arm of Vodafone Group, with over €10B in revenue we serve customers all around the world, from small and medium business (SMEs), to large multinationals (MNCs) with a wide variety of products and services. We are part of Vodafone Business Product Engineering and we are looking for a Cybersecurity Engineering Manager.

We are searching for a seasoned and visionary person to lead a global team of experts in building a best-in-class portfolio of cybersecurity products.

In this role:

• you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our cybersecurity offerings and driving significant business impact.
• you will lead a global team of cybersecurity engineers and architects responsible for design, development, and implementation of the cybersecurity products.
• you will define the product technology vision, roadmap, and strategy, ensuring alignment with our product management colleagues and business objectives.
• you will foster a culture of innovation and collaboration within the team, encouraging the exchange of ideas and rapid prototyping.
• you will manage the product development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• you will partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., marketing, sales, product management) to ensure successful product launches and go-to-market strategies.
• you will stay abreast of the evolving threat landscape and emerging cybersecurity technologies, translating them into actionable product features.
• you will develop and maintain strong relationships with strategic vendors and partners in the cybersecurity ecosystem.
• you will communicate effectively with senior leadership, providing regular updates on product progress and performance metrics.

Who you are

Are you ready to take your expertise to the next level in the dynamic world of telecommunications? Join our team and bring your experience from the mobile operator or radio supplier environment into play!

We're seeking individuals with:

• experience in cybersecurity engineering or a related field.
• proven track record of leading and mentoring high-performing technical teams in a global environment.
• demonstrated experience in the full product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch.
• strong understanding of current cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.
• deep understanding of the cybersecurity software landscape.
• ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical solutions.

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

• Possibility of hybrid working
• Direct Contract with Vodafone VOIS
• Intensive Summer Hours (8:00 am-3:00 pm).
• Social benefits
• Flexible retribution plan
• Training plan
• 25 days of vacation + December 24 and 31

Together we can

At Vodafone, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We take pride in our commitment to providing equal opportunities to individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We firmly believe that diversity includes a spectrum of experiences, and we welcome and support individuals with functional diversity.

Our mission is to create an accessible workplace where all team members can thrive, regardless of their unique abilities or challenges. We are committed to making reasonable accommodations to ensure that everyone can fully participate and excel in our organization. We value the unique perspectives and talents that individuals with functional diversity bring to our team and consider them an integral part of our success and innovation.

We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace so that we are as diverse as the customers and communities we serve. 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.

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

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