Operational & Technical Testing Lead-IT

• Develop and own the IT security control testing strategy, methodology and rolling out plan
• Perform operational and technical control testing across IT systems and infrastructure
• Identify and report security gaps and control deficiencies including actionable remediation recommendations and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive timely closure
• Enhance KRI reporting by defining and delivering accurate data‑driven insights that reflect the health and maturity of IT security controls, including where KRIs currently do not exist
• Strengthen Vodafone’s overall IT systems & infrastructure security through structured control testing, expert technical guidance and continuous improvement aligned to industry best practices

• Strong practitioner knowledge of IT security controls, with proven ability to apply and influence their adoption across complex, large‑scale IT and cloud environments
• Proven experience in designing and executing security control testing including assessment of control design and effectiveness, supported by clearly defined metrics, KRIs and testing methodologies
• Ability to identify security gaps and control deficiencies, translate findings into clear and actionable remediation guidance and work with stakeholders to drive timely closure
• Experience in defining, measuring and reporting IT security KPIs and KRIs with the ability to provide accurate, data‑driven insights that demonstrate control health, effectiveness and maturity to senior stakeholders
• Strong ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams across technology, operations and risk functions, effectively communicating technical security topics to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Experience in IT control testing, audit or assurance roles
• Relevant industry security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, cloud or vendor‑specific are desired but not a mandatory

Relevant industry security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, cloud or vendor‑specific are desired but not a mandatory

• 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 leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
• 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