Cloud Network Security Development Engineer

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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
The Cloud Network Security Development Engineer is tasked with designing, implementing, and maintaining the security posture of cloud-based environments such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. This position necessitates a comprehensive understanding of cloud security best practices, classical network security, and the ability to manage security controls within a dynamic cloud environment.

This role entails accountability for Cloud security network solutions and detailed designs, including considerations such as Network Security Groups (NSGs), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Virtual Networks (VNet), User Defined Routes (UDRs), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), subnets, and Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs). Additionally, the role involves capacity and performance management.

The Cloud Network Security Development Engineer contributes to the architecture design process, working closely with Network Architects and adhering to their guidance. This includes understanding the impact on associated environments and ensuring the availability of supporting business and enabling network infrastructure within Cloud Providers and Data Centers. The role holder participates in the network lifecycle management through network build and upgrade projects. They collaborate with program and project managers to develop milestones and deliverables. While primarily utilizing existing procedures and tools to develop and safely execute network changes, they may occasionally need to create new procedures and deployment documentation.

The Cloud Network Security Development Engineer provides third-level support and remediation for escalated major network incidents related to cloud environments and Data Centre Security networking. They lead post-event root cause analyses and coordinate with networking automation services for the development and integration of support tooling. Frequently, they develop scripts to automate routine tasks and collaborate with network vendor technical account teams and internal Quality Assurance teams to drive bug resolution and assist in qualifying new firmware and operating systems.

Cloud Security Architecture:

• Design and implement Network secure cloud architectures including also classical Network infrastructures
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of cloud service providers and platforms as part of evolution and Network Security lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA)
• Knowledge of SASE (Secure Access Services Edge, ZTA (Zero Trust Architecture) and SSE (Security Services Edge) frameworks and how they can be implemented in green & brown environments

Classical Network Security:

• Design and implement Network secure architectures within classical Network infrastructures
• Create evolution plans related to Classical Security components as part of Lifecycle management and long-term company strategy plans
• Ensure security posture within classical and legacy environments
• Familiarity with network security appliances (e.g., firewalls, proxies, intrusion detection systems)

Threat auditing & Risk Assessment:

• Conduct threat auditing/status exercises to identify and assess potential security risks in cloud environments and in classical network deployments
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing of cloud resources
• Develop and maintain risk mitigation strategies

Security Operations:

• Act as an Engineering support to Operation team regarding cloud security events and incidents
• Investigate security alerts and respond to security incidents effectively
• Implement and maintain security monitoring tools and dashboards

Automation & Orchestration:

• Automate security tasks and processes using scripting and automation tools
• Integrate security tools and systems with cloud platforms

Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate with platform development teams to ensure security is built into the platform development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Manage and collaborate with Network Vendors as part of evolution and risk management
• Communicate security risks and recommendations to stakeholders effectively
• Stay current on the latest cloud security threats and best practices
• Work with UI/UX designer to outline customer journeys
• Mitigate impediments with Scrum master and impact successful team completion of Release/Sprint Goals
• Work with Development team on the analysis of features and product backlog increments, ensuring they are all aware of the business value of each item
• Ensure user stories are broken down to an adequate level of detail for execution by engineering
• Support the development of and execution of acceptance tests based on acceptance criteria, verifying stories meet acceptance criteria
• Analyse and report delivery risks and opportunities

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in cloud security engineering
• 5 Years of Experience with network security concepts (e.g., firewalls, VPNs, Proxies, routing protocols, network segmentation)
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Juniper, Fortinet)
• Experience of current and emerging virtualization, infrastructure, and cloud network technologies and architectures such SDN ACI, SD WAN, NSX, Amazon, OCI, Azure, Google networks
• Experience working closely with agile methodologies, such as Scrum, XP, and with teams leveraging DevOps and Continuous Delivery / Integration
• Strong understanding of IT management best practice frameworks, such as ITIL
• Professional experience and knowledge of the Telecommunications industry strongly preferred
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Strong understanding of security concepts (e.g., firewalls, VPNs, Proxies, routing protocols, network segmentation)
• Good experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems, WAF, SIEM, endpoint protection)
• Very good understanding of network elements (e.g., TCP/IP, Routing, HTTP/HTTPS, Layer 2, SDN, SDWAN)
• Experience with terraform and DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, GitHUB, ADO)
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Shell)
• Strong understanding of security principles and best practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of fundamentals of software development processes and procedures, as well as supporting systems and architecture
• User story definition and refinement and team backlog management
• User and technical acceptance test design, execution, and validation
• Good understanding of the business capability / user journey, wider organizational goals, and desired product business outcomes

Not a perfect fit?
Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people 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 still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's In It For You

• Hybrid Work Model - Flexible hybrid work model with 8-10 in-office days per month, managed by team leaders
• Vodafone Products and Services - Employees get a mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and various discounts on services and products
• Recognition - Recognition programs for innovative, creative, high-potential employees and exemplary behaviors
• Health and Well-being - Well-being Program offers nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts on various services and products
• Learning - Access to Communities of Practice and a customizable digital training platform with high-quality content (namely Harvard Business Publishing and Skillsoft)
• Local and International Mobility - Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles

Who We Are
We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

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Together we can.