Head of cyber security

Position characteristics

Evaluate, test, recommend, develop, coordinate, monitor and maintain information systems (IS) and cyber security policies, procedures and systems, including access management for hardware, firmware and software. Ensure that IS and cyber security architecture/designs, plans, controls, processes, standards, policies and procedures are aligned with IS standards and overall IS and cyber security. Identify security risks and exposures, determine the causes of security violations and suggest procedures to halt future incidents and improve security. Implement IS and cyber security policies and take measures against intrusion, frauds, attacks or leaks.

In this senior leadership role at the B-1 level you will directly manage 7 reports.

We can offer this position as part time job in case of your interest.

Key accountabilities?

• Manage, motivate and develop Security teams, ensure people have clear priorities and direction. Influence and develop people and change behaviour. Inspire and create the right working climate. Ensure safety of crisis management team so that the company remains operational under all circumstances.

• Develop and implement mid-term Cyber Security strategy, cyber security baseline and align to local priorities.

• Manage Cyber Security Risk in line with Vodafone and Local Market tolerance. Lead a proactive spear of the business to advise and develop security solutions – secure by design products and services. Provide regular and transparent security risk reporting to the Technology leadership, Executive Committee and local audit risk committee.

• Within clearly defined company policies, principles and specific objectives and with understanding of local security laws and regulations deliver cyber security improvements and projects to ensure effective controls. Proactively manage and maintain local certifications.

• Manage local security incidents and event to minimise the impact to customers, services, data and people.

• Act as a positive and active member of the Vodafone Cyber Security Leadership Team and Technology Leadership team. Build strong and effective relationships with Corporate Security, local security authorities and key business stakeholders.

• Design and maintain cyber defence capability with the best synergies across EU7 markets. Establishing common processes, methodology, and ways of working in cyber defence domain.

• Perform other job-related duties or tasks defined by the supervisor or resulting from assigned agendas.

What knowledge and skills do we expect?

• Proven track record of shaping and executing cyber security strategy in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, with clear linkage to business priorities.

• Strong grasp of current threat landscape and the ability to translate emerging risks into actionable business decisions and investments.

• Experience operating at senior leadership level, including regular interaction with executive committees and risk/audit bodies.

• Ability to drive security-by-design principles into products, services, and technology architecture—not just enforce controls post-delivery.

• Demonstrated ownership of cyber risk management frameworks, including defining risk appetite and ensuring transparent, decision-ready reporting.

• Hands-on experience with incident leadership in high-impact situations, including coordination across technical teams, business leadership, and external parties.

• Deep understanding of regulatory and certification environments, with practical experience maintaining compliance in a changing legal landscape.

• Strong judgement in balancing risk, cost, and operational impact—especially when priorities conflict or information is incomplete.

• Ability to simplify complex technical topics into clear, business-relevant narratives that influence decision-making.

• Experience building and evolving cyber defence capabilities, including standardisation across multiple markets or organisational units.

• Credibility to challenge stakeholders and influence outcomes without relying on formal authority
  Track record of developing senior talent and shaping team capability in line with future security needs.

And we offer you

• We currently work in a roughly 3 days from home, 2 days in the office mode,
• Here, we address each other informally and aren’t really bothered about a dress code… It suits us all just fine, and we hope you’ll feel good among us too.
• Annual bonus
• We keep up with the times or even a step ahead, so with us you can enjoy 5 weeks of vacation, 5 personal days
• We also think about parents, with 16 weeks vacations for new parents
• If Vodafone, then full on – you will get a mobile phone and a great unlimited tariff, plus 24 000 benefit points per year which you can use in the cafeteria to buy vacations, educational courses or just to invite your dearest to the cinema.
• Option to use the uLékaře.cz service
• We’re located on a metro line – right at the entrance actually – our headquarters are in Stodůlky. You’ll find everything you need in the building and the vicinity for your lunch break or coffee break, and you can even shop in the nearby stores.
• And if you need to shake it off after work, you can grab one of the bikes we rent, or go to our gym located in the building.

At Vodafone, we’re passionate about creating inclusive workplaces where everyone can be themselves and achieve their best. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, age, genders, gender identities, abilities, sexual orientation, and everything that makes us unique. We want the best people to join us and make their difference, so we will always consider requests for flexible working (such as full-time, part-time, home-working).

Band*: Senior Management
TW Grade: 14
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