Manager: Cyber Defence at Vodacom
Aggregate function: Technology
Business Area: Local Technology
Posting Country: Tanzania, United Republic of
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
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.
Join Us
At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.
What you’ll do
Role purpose:
This role is responsible for Cyber defence operations and
Intelligence for Vodacom Tanzania through proactive continuous
monitoring for Cyber threats, Penetration Testing, incidents response
and recovery.
Key accountabilities and decision ownership:
- Own Strategy, demand planning and forecasting Cyber security Defence, for all current and emerging technologies as well as Future business needs.
- Functional lead for managed Continuous Monitoring, internal and external threats intelligence management and proactive threats hunting.
- Manage proactive threat Hunting and Penetration Testing to uncover technology weakness before they are exploited.
- Own Vulnerability Management and patches Management Programs.
- Coordinate all Cyber Security incident handling, Investigation and Forensic activities and ensure Root Cause analysis and Chain of Custody for all evidences.
Who you are
Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:
- Strategic Thinking
- Leadership acumen
- Analytical skills
- Fostering Teamwork
- Customer orientation
Must have technical / professional qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunication, information technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or relevant domain
- Strong Understanding of key Cyber Security Technologies & Tools and General Information Technologies.
- Deep Knowledge of Cyber Defence Operations.
- Knowledge of legal, regulatory and privacy requirements (GDPR, PCI DSS).
- An industry Security certification. OSDA, CISSP is strongly preferred.