Cyber Defence Operations (CDO) is Vodafone Groups Cyber Defence Operations Centre of Excellence. CDOs mission is to protect Vodafone customers against global cyber risk. CDO is specifically accountable for delivering:
* Cyber Defence operational leadership across Vodafone.
* Cyber Defence operational capabilities to Vodafone Group, the Local Market Operating Companies, and Partner Markets to enhance Vodafones global cyber defence posture and reduce its cyber risk.
Responsibilities
* Work closely with security analysts and engineers to detect and address security gaps by implementing automation workflows that enhance security operations.
* Evaluate and enhance CSOC workflows and processes by integrating automation through SOAR tools and technologies.
* Deploy CSOC automation and ensure compatibility with existing detection and response tools.
* Create and implement custom scripts to automate current detection and response workflows.
* Operate and refine the CSOC playbook and workflow automations.
* Requirement Analysis - Collaborating with stakeholders to gather and analyse requirements for the SOAR and translating them into actionable development tasks.
* Risk Management - Identifying potential risks and challenges in SOAR development projects alongside implementing strategies to mitigate them.
* Vendor Management - Collaborating with external vendors or partners when necessary for tool integration, support or other aspects of SOAR development.
* Strong understanding of security concepts and practices, along with proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript or others commonly utilised in SOAR development.
* In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with SOAR platforms such as Splunk Phantom, Siemplify, IBM Resilient or similar tools.
* Knowledge of advanced threat detection and response methodologies alongside tools such as SIEM and SOAR.
* Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles including security operations, incident response and threat intelligence.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address complex technical challenges in SOAR solution development.
* Excellent familiarity with standard security frameworks such as MITRE, cyber kill chain and APT campaign strategies.
* Proven ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Qualifications
* Bachelors degree or higher in Cyber Security/Information Technology or related field
* One or more cyber security certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GNFA, CEH, ECSA preferred
Benefits
* Discretionary yearly bonus: 10%
* Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
* Charity days: 5 days/year
* Maternity/adoption leave: 52 weeks with respective pay structure
* Paternity leave: 16 weeks fully paid
* Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
* Access to private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
* Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan
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