Cyber Engagement Manager Job at Vodafone (Newbury)

Job Description

You will lead the front end of engagement with Cyber Security for VodafoneThree. You will lead a small team of Demand Specialists to ensure that all demands for Cyber Security UK are efficiently dealt with and ensuring appropriate resources are assigned. The role also requires working with programme teams to ensure compliance with Cyber Security policies, standards and the security architecture.

Job Responsibility

Own and operate the SbD demand intake process, ensuring all requests are triaged, categorised, and assigned correctly
Maintain visibility of all inflight SbD demand across portfolios, releases, and programmes
Ensure demand is aligned to the right security architects or SMEs based on criticality and capacity
Facilitate early engagement with squads, designers, architects, and programme teams
Lead a small team of Demand Specialists
Maintain the rolling Secure by Design pipeline, tracking deadlines, dependencies, and delivery impact
Work with Portfolio / PMO teams to forecast upcoming demand and resource requirements
Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions—e.g., demand smoothing, allocation adjustments, or process improvements
Ensure all work is progressed through the Secure by Design assurance lifecycle (Discovery → High-Level Review → Detailed Design → Implementation Review)
Track risk assessments, findings, and remediation progress to closure
Support governance forums with dashboards, highlight reports, and escalations
Act as the primary liaison between technology delivery teams and Secure by Design
Manage expectations on timelines, scope, and depth of SbD engagement
Drive improved ways of working between Cyber Security, Architecture, Engineering, and Programme Delivery
Produce regular reporting on key KPIs: Demand volume, Demand turnaround time, Assurance lifecycle progress, Cyber risk trends, Resource utilisation
Provide visibility of amber/red risks, impact on milestones, and required interventions
Evolve the Secure by Design intake and engagement process
Implement automation, self service patterns, repeatable templates, and tooling improvements
Contribute to maturity uplift across SbD governance, documentation, and stakeholder experience

Requirements

Experience leading technical teams and fostering collaboration
Strong understanding of cyber security principles, Secure by Design concepts, and security assurance workflows
Experience in technology demand management, portfolio planning, PMO, or delivery coordination
Ability to understand complex technical designs and identify when SbD involvement is required
Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills
Experience working with architects, engineers, product owners, and security teams
Knowledge of telecom, digital platforms, cloud (AWS/Azure), or IT infrastructure
Familiarity with risk management frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CSA etc.)
Experience with JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO, or similar workflow tools

What we offer

Great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, paid time for charity work
Personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more
Amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies

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