CYBER SECURITY PLANNING TECH LEAD

ROLE PURPOSE.
    Technology and Tools Planning.
Develop and execute technology and tools planning strategies that align with local, global, and regulatory standards.
    Network Security Architecture.
Collaborate with architecture teams to ensure network security designs are compliant with security standards.
    Secure by Design (SBD).
Oversee the Secure by Design initiatives from a cybersecurity perspective, ensuring all new designs comply with security standards     New Products and Services.
Evaluate and recommend new and emerging security products and technologies to enhance Vodafone VF-EG IT network security     Capacity Planning.
Maintain and expand capacity planning for all cybersecurity tools, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
Key Accountabilities 1.
IT Network Security •    Plan, design, implement and evaluate security-focused tools and services including project leadership roles to Vodafone IT Network Security  •     Participate in security compliance efforts (e.
., PCI DSS, SOX) •     Contribute in vendor risk assessment  •     Evaluate and recommend new and emerging security products and technologies to security     VF-EG IT network •      Participate in security incident handling •    Ensure that all streams running on the right track and fulfilling their main objectives.
•    Ensure VF-EG internet resources security and take all the needed measures to maintain its availability.
•    Ensure VF-EG IT published services by design (i.
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Vodafone Web site, payment services and cloud infrastructure) 2.
Optimize Network Quality     Study the effect of SW/HW upgrade plans on IT Network Capacity.
    Study the effect of new service/promotion on network Capacity.
    Generate Weekly, Monthly Report to Keep Track on Security KPI.
    Study of new Security Systems / Tools or Features.
    Study of new Security Management Systems / Tools.
    Develop and implement software tools to monitor the Security systems and to provide useful statistics, Trend Analysis using Historical data to capture the Subscriber behaviour/Profile across different seasons and occasions.
Technical / Professional Expertise B.
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Communication/Computer Engineering or Computer science is a must Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Network and Security positions preferred at least 2 years’ experience in systems integration or Managed Security Services in a top tier professional services firm Technical skills.
§    Remote access solutions.
IPSEC, SSLVPN, AAA, MFA, Radius/SAML, PKI •    Cisco ISE.
NAC, device administration •    And/or experience in EDR, SIEM solutions and Endpoint security.
•    And/or experience in Email Security, DLP, CASB solution •    Experience on MS 365 security portfolio •    Experience in designing secure network architectures, virtualization technologies, identity and access management principles, application security, encryption technologies, DNS and web applications •    Basic knowledge with security compliance standards is a plus •    Good knowledge in payment solutions security •    Vendor Certification (FortiGate,, F5, …) is a plus.
§    Deep understanding of business dynamics and the agility to adapt to changes quickly and effectively.
§    Certifications.
§    SC-100.
SC-200,SC-300 & SC-400 is a plus §    Firewall Management.
Fortinet NSE (Network Security Expert) or equivalent is a must §    ISO is plus  §    Cisco Networking Certifications is a must.
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.
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Together we can.
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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.