Network Virtualization Security Architect

About the role

Vodafone is looking for a Network Virtualization Security Architect to join its Cyber Vodafone Networks team. In this Group‑level position you will act as a subject‑matter expert, shaping enterprise‑wide telecom security architecture and influencing global security standards.

Key responsibilities

• Define, maintain and evolve security standards, guidance, design patterns and blueprints for network virtualization across Vodafone.
• Develop technical security control roadmaps, assess emerging threats and influence supplier solutions.
• Collaborate with major strategic Telco and Network programmes to embed security into design phases.
• Review and update VNF/CNF placement guides and ensure underlying virtualization infrastructure meets functional security requirements.
• Contribute to industry security standards (GSMA, 3GPP SCAS, ETSI NFV) and align Vodafone’s practices with global guidelines.
• Work with local markets and global teams to set and enforce Telco and Network security standards.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in telecom security architecture and network virtualization.
• Proven ability to act as a subject‑matter expert and influence cross‑functional teams.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and emerging threat landscapes.
• Experience delivering security input to large‑scale programmes and influencing strategy.

Required skills

• RedHat VEC
• Ericsson CNIS
• Nokia NCP
• Huawei FusionSphere / FusionStage
• VNF / CNF placement and security
• Knowledge of GSMA, 3GPP SCAS and ETSI NFV standards