DevSecOps Automation Lead

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.

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.

• Lead the Cyber Security/Prevent team in Logging & Monitoring, supporting security tools and driving platform optimization across Vodafone Group and local markets.
• Oversee platform configuration, development, and optimization.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple squads.
• Work closely with Product owner to prioritise and maintain backlog.
• Evaluate and implement new design methods to reduce cyber risks.
• Provide technical expertise and decision making on strategies like Tooling cluster, patching & monitoring.
• Lead a team of Devsecops Engineers.
• Drive automation to improve maintainability and efficiency.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Hands‑on experience with Elastic Stack, Kubernetes, Cloud (GCP preferred), CI/CD pipelines, Git, Dev Ops practices, automation tools, and Linux environment

You bring a strong technical foundation and a collaborative mindset, with experience in:

• Working with Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Beats)
• Python development for automation and data processing
• Managing Kubernetes operations and containerised environments
• Implementing Infrastructure-as-Code using tools like Terraform and Ansible
• Leveraging cloud platforms (GCP preferred, AWS, Azure)
• Utilising Big Query or similar cloud‑based data technologies
• Performing cybersecurity data analysis and mapping
• Engaging effectively with stakeholders across teams
• Cyber Security, SIEM/SOAR, On‑premises infrastructure, Machine Learning/AI, SAFe Agile

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 everything in the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

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

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.

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.