Specialist Security Patching & Gov. Lead at Vodafone United States

, , Spain -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

IT Service Management, Security Management, Coordination, Communication, Organizational Skills, Compliance Frameworks, Patch Management, Windows Patching, Unix/Linux, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Methodologies, ISO Standards, PCI-DSS, ITIL, Cross-Cultural Collaboration

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Who we are VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation. As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability. We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal. VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture About this Role We are seeking a Functional Lead to oversee Security Patching & Governance within the Group Data Centre Security Compliance function. This role is pivotal in ensuring Vodafone's infrastructure and services remain compliant with security requirements, thereby protecting customer data and brand integrity. The individual will lead international coordination efforts for patching activities, manage risk acceptance processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive security initiatives across the organisation. What you will do Lead and govern the international team responsible for planning and implementing security patching activities. Promote security awareness and standardise maintenance window practices across Local Markets and Group functions. Define and maintain service-level parameters to measure and enhance patch management processes, including compliance and automation. Drive initiatives to improve security posture, such as Windows Monthly Patching, Unix/Linux Blueprint, and Patch Automation. Ensure effective patching and remediation of vulnerabilities across infrastructure, applications, and middleware. Coordinate risk acceptance activities and align with lifecycle management programmes on system migrations and end-of-life planning. Collaborate with stakeholders across Group Functions, Local Markets, and Shared Service Centres to ensure seamless execution of patching strategies. Who you are Experienced IT professional with 5-8 years in IT service and security management. Holds a Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT engineering, business management, or equivalent experience. Demonstrates strong coordination, communication, and organisational skills. Proficient in English with the ability to work in cross-cultural, international teams. Knowledgeable in SOX, ISO 9000/27000, PCI-DSS, ITIL, and agile methodologies. Skilled in managing patching cycles across Windows, Unix/Linux, databases, networks, and storage environments. 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 Opportunity to lead critical security initiatives that directly impact Vodafone's global infrastructure. Exposure to international collaboration and cross-functional engagement across Group and Local Markets. A chance to influence and improve security compliance and governance processes at scale. Work in a dynamic environment that values innovation, simplicity, and trust What skills you will learn Advanced coordination and governance of patching processes across diverse IT environments. Strategic planning and execution of security initiatives in a global organisation. Enhanced understanding of compliance frameworks and lifecycle management. Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement in complex matrix structures Join Us At Vodafone, we're working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together. With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference Alert Apply for Vodafone jobs only through the official Vodafone Careers website to avoid job scams and fraud. #JDEnhancedByTARA Follow us on social media and #StayConnected LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Chat with our employees to learn more about our projects: Click here

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Responsibilities

Lead and govern the international team responsible for planning and implementing security patching activities. Collaborate with stakeholders across Group Functions, Local Markets, and Shared Service Centres to ensure seamless execution of patching strategies.