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Cyber Defence SOC Transformation Lead

2 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Vodafone Full time

Role Title: Cyber Defence SOC Transformation Lead

Location: UK

Role Purpose

Vodafone is embarking on a complex programme to re-platform and modernise its internal security operations and build next-generation Cyber security operations services for Vodafone Business customers. Our vision is to underpin these capabilities with integrated technology platforms and SOC capabilities.

The Cyber Defence SOC Transformation Lead will play a pivotal role in supporting the Cyber Defence SOC Senior Manager in the comprehensive transformation of the Cyber Defence Security Operations Centre (SOC) to enhance its effectiveness, scalability, and alignment with global cybersecurity objectives. This role is instrumental in driving the integration and optimisation of advanced SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) solutions, SOAR (Security Orchestration Automation Response), Analytics, and associated security tools.

In addition to transformation support, the Cyber Defence SOC Transformation Lead holds overarching responsibility for the detection engineering function, developing advanced threat detection strategies, and ensuring robust security monitoring capabilities across the global organisation. This includes identifying essential log sources based on security requirements and threat models, alongside ensuring these are effectively logged and monitored within our security tooling and SIEM.

The role encompasses both tactical and strategic elements, ensuring day-to-day operational efficiency while contributing to long-term security strategies and driving continuous improvement in security operations.

Key Accountabilities and Decision Ownership:

  • Transformation Execution: Accountable for the successful implementation and operationalisation of the Cyber Defence SOC Modernisation transformation project, achieving defined deliverables and timelines.
  • Detection Engineering Output: Ensure the detection engineering function delivers high-quality design and playbooks.
  • Operational Efficiency: Maintain and enhance the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the Cyber Defence SOC during and after the transformation process.
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in playbook, process simplification, detection methodologies, and overall SOC operations, adjusting documentation and processes as needed.
  • Team Proficiency: Ensure Cyber Defence SOC Team members are proficient in new tools, technologies, and detection engineering practices through ongoing training and development initiatives.

Core Competencies, Knowledge, and Experience:

Essential

  • 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
  • 2+ years of experience working within a security operations centre in a leading role.
  • 2+ years of experience working within a leadership role.
  • Ability to shape a vision and communicate.
  • Strong analytical skills, combined with business judgment and ability to communicate with all levels of management.
  • Ability to lead teams across multi-functional boundaries.
  • The ability to be an effective team player.
  • Strategy & Planning skills.
  • Strong business and financial acumen.
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Experience of project initiation, planning, and governance.
  • A customer-focused, responsive, and transparent attitude.
  • Experience in driving change and transformation with a future-focused mindset.

Vodafone: A Leading Telecommunications Company

Vodafone is a leading telecommunications company in Europe and Africa, 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.

We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and do not tolerate any form of discrimination.