IoT Technology Security Specialist

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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

Joining Vodafone IoT’s team means being part of a growing, purpose-driven organisation at the forefront of innovation. Our teams are made up of curious minds, problem-solvers, and forward-thinkers across the world who thrive in a collaborative, high-performing, inclusive environment. 

What you’ll do

The IoT Technology Security Specialist manages the interface to the IoT Line of Business (LoB) and to the Business Product Manager associated with your products/platform/developments. 

You will be assigned to one or more products and their value streams for product development, with the focus of this role on Enterprise IT Security and IoT Security capabilities. It will be necessary to negotiate, manage and agree demand into the practice for these products and manage the backlog, new features definition, roadmap prioritisation, operational governance and reporting. 

You will work with wider practice leads, vendors, technology and operations teams to build the technology plan to inform and deliver the product/platform strategy and roadmap. This will require you to understand the technology, cyber security and compliance for the IOT products that are to be delivered.  

You will work on the creation of capabilities and product feature requirements for developments related to security working jointly with the business product managers. You will then translate these into lower-level product/platform/operating model requirements ensuring these are underpinned by an E2E technical architecture (including user journeys and service models) working with other roles in Technology teams. 

Additional responsibilities for IoT Technology Security Specialist  include: 

• Own and prioritise the security/compliance related features backlog using SAFe principles and WSJF scoring. 
• Ensure compliance with internal and external security standards and regulatory requirements. 
• Identify and manage security risks across IoT platforms, implementing proactive measures working with technology leads to drive and prioritize risk reduction.   
• Collaborate with security architects and compliance teams to embed security into designs and delivery. 
• Interface and support IoT Delivery Agile Release Teams, working with RTEs, Scrum Masters, Technical Leads, and Enterprise Architects to deliver secure designs, development, testing, and production deployment. 

Who you are

• University degree as relevant to the role 
• Technical product development / product owner experience 
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT security principles, compliance frameworks, and risk management 
• Strong collaboration, communication, team working and influencing skills 
• Relevant product, platforms and technology experience with exposure to Platform Eco-systems 
• Ability to build E2E technology plans specific to products and platforms 
• Customer-centric focus ideally with experience defining capabilities and features through customer co-creation 
• In-life technology management and KPI performance relevant to products 
• Experience building technical specifications for products and in turn user stories, service models, in conjunction with business and technology teams 
• Backlog management and prioritization 
• Managing in multi-market and global environments 
• Experience leading and delivering high performance through teams in Telecoms and/or Technology industry roles 
• Agile product development experience (e.g., SAFe, Spotify, Scrum) and qualifications 
• Experience with Office and Collaboration apps, also product development tools e.g., Jira, Confluence. 
• Security certifications (e.g.from ISC2, ISACA, COMPTIA) desirable 

Not a perfect fit?

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.

What's in it for you

• Hybrid Work Model - Flexible hybrid work model with 8-10 in-office days per month, managed by team leaders
• Vodafone Products and Services - Employees get a mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and various discounts on services and products
• Recognition - Recognition programs for innovative, creative, high-potential employees and exemplary behaviors
• Health and Well-being - Well-being Program offers nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts on various services and products
• Learning - Access to Communities of Practice and a customizable digital training platform with high-quality content (namely Harvard Business Publishing and Skillsoft)
• Local and International Mobility - Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.