VodafoneThree - Senior Cyber Engineer in Farnborough

Location: Farnborough or Newbury (onsite)

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

Who We Are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today. We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress. We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last. We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country. You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone. We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.

What You’ll Do

• Provide in‑depth Cyber Security Architecture and Design for Vodafone and its customers.
• Provide support to a Cyber Security Engineering and SOC teams that provide Managed Security Services, including Protective Monitoring (SIEM), Managed Detection & Response services for both Vodafone and its customers.
• Implement and maintain SOC infrastructure – Analyst systems, SIEM, SOAR, Log/Event Collection systems and networks.
• Support solutions consultant and pre‑sales teams with customer bids.
• Investigate threats and vulnerabilities affecting Vodafone Network/IT infrastructure.
• Provide in‑depth Network/IT support to SOC Analysts and other Cyber Defence, Security and Incident Response teams.
• Support customer deployments, on‑boarding and user acceptance testing.

Who You Are

• Experience of working as an IT/Network/Cyber Engineer, ideally in a telecoms/ISP environment (5 years).
• In‑depth knowledge of a wide range of Network and Security technologies, including Routers (Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet), Switches, Firewalls (ASA, SRX, Palo Alto), IDS/IPS (Cisco/Sourcefire).
• Strong background in IT systems administration, including Windows, Linux, VMware.
• In‑depth understanding of Big Data, Database and Storage Technologies, e.g. SQL, Hadoop, Solr, Elasticsearch.
• Scripting – Python, PowerShell.
• Must be able to maintain DV security clearance.

What We Offer

We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top‑notch parental leave policies.

Need to Know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine‑tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements. During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.