Defence Senior Manager

Vodafone
London
3 months ago
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Location:Bath + *Hybrid
Salary:Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours:Full time hours per week – Mon to Fri



*Hybrid

At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, on average 8 days a month. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.



Who We Are

We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives. 


At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.


Join Vodafone Business Security Enhanced and strengthen the cyber security of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure and public sector organisations.



What you’ll do

As Defence Senior Manager you will lead the security across UK defence accounts, acting as a security focal point to manage bid responses and support in life customers’ Information and Cybersecurity requirements within VBSE. You will be the single Vodafone point of contact for the security of our secure defence customer base and will ensure the successful delivery of security bid responses and in-life service assurance.

 

You will own defence customer and VBSE security relationships at all required levels. You will lead defence bid responses and support security activities within defence teams.  You will be accountable for the physical, personal and procedural security measures within our defence account delivery’s.  You will own the development and maintenance of policy and strategy documents relevant to defence security requirements.  You will deliver contractual security requirements, Security Management Plans (SMP) and Security Aspects Letters (SAL). You will liaise with key UK Government Agencies, Defence Contractors & VBSE Security Manager to determine contract security requirements and delivery.  You will act as a subject matter expert for security related questions to VBSE and act as the focal point for security. 

Who you are
 

You will have experience in a similar Security Defence position at a senior level.  You will have knowledge and implementation experience of HMG SPF, NIST & MoD publication. You will have physical security and ISO Lead auditing experience. You will have experience with Pre-Sales/Bid. You will have experience and evidence of preparing, implementing and maintaining authorities contract specific security artifacts, accreditation requirements and security operation procedures. You will have the ability to maintain customer confidentiality and hold Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.

Security Clearance:This position requires the person to hold or to be eligible to undergo UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.

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