Cyber Defence Manager

Grupo Crit·Madrid, Spain

What they offer

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.

  • Speak native-level Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Madrid for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 10+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

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What you'll do

  • Define and execute the Cyber Defence and Security Operations strategy and roadmap.
  • Lead technical teams specialized in detection, protection, and incident response.
  • Direct and evolve the capabilities of the Cyber Defence Center / SOC.
  • Manage and optimize the main defense platforms and technologies.
  • Oversee SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR capabilities and other detection and response technologies.
  • Coordinate the protection of cloud, networks, infrastructures, endpoints, and critical services together with other technical teams.
  • Define KPIs, maturity levels, and operational metrics for Cyber Defence capabilities.
  • Manage vendors, specialized services, and technology partners.
  • Work closely with Architecture, Infrastructure, Cloud, IT, and the different Security areas.
  • Critical incident and crisis management.
  • Design, maintain, and evolve response plans, playbooks, and crisis protocols.
  • Lead the response to cyberattacks and critical incidents.
  • Coordinate multiple technical teams during crisis situations.
  • Make quick decisions in high-pressure operational environments with high uncertainty.
  • Coordinate the containment, eradication, and recovery of affected services.
  • Analyze root causes and turn lessons learned into concrete improvements.
  • Manage communication and coordination with management, business units, specialized vendors, and external bodies when necessary.

What we're looking for

  • +10 years of experience in Cybersecurity.
  • Experience leading Cyber Defence, Security Operations, or SOC teams.
  • Real experience in detection, investigation, and response to cyber incidents.
  • Experience leading critical incidents and cyber crisis situations.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple technical teams in high-pressure situations.
  • Experience managing Cyber Defence Centers / SOC and security platforms.
  • Solid knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR.
  • Experience in Incident Response, Threat Detection, and Security Operations.
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into language understandable by the Management Committee and business.
  • Experience managing vendors, security services, and technology partners.
  • High level of English
  • Availability to work in Madrid under a hybrid model.

Job description

Vodafone is looking for a Cyber Defence Manager to lead one of the most critical areas of its cybersecurity strategy.

What profile are we looking for?

  • More than 10 years of experience in Cybersecurity.
  • Demonstrable experience leading operational Cyber Defence / Security Operations teams.
  • Experience managing or directing SOC / Cyber Defence Centers.
  • Direct experience in detection, investigation, and incident response.
  • Experience leading response to critical incidents and cyber crises.
  • Solid knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR.
  • Experience working with different technical teams and coordinating multidisciplinary responses.
  • Ability to deeply understand defense technologies and platforms, beyond a purely governance perspective.
  • Ability to clearly explain complex technical situations to the Management Committee and business profiles.
  • Advanced English.

Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or CRISC, as well as experience in the Telco sector, will be especially valued.

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About the company

Grupo Crit

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