{"id":1196033,"url":"https://alion.io/job/vodacom-mozambique-architect-platform-security","title":"Architect Platform Security","company":{"id":177523,"name":"Vodacom Mozambique","domain":"vm.co.mz","url":"https://alion.io/company/vodacom-mozambique","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Backend","role_family":"Backend","seniority":"staff","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Lisbon, Portugal"],"countries":["PT"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":68000,"max_usd":141000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":1612},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Agile","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-02T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-02","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T18:43:38Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":23,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":23},"description":"Join Us\nAt 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.\nThe Architect Platform Security is the security subject matter expert within the Vodafone TV Architecture team. The role ensures that security requirements, risk assessments, approvals and governance activities are embedded throughout the design and delivery lifecycle of Vodafone TV products and services.\nActing as the bridge between Vodafone TV project teams and Vodafone Group Security functions, the architect coordinates security, privacy, supplier security and assurance activities so that required decisions and approvals are obtained in time and do not become late delivery blockers.\nWhat you’ll do\nSecurity architecture and governance:\nAct as the security authority and trusted advisor for the Vodafone TV platform ecosystem.\n\nDefine, maintain and promote secure architecture principles, standards and best practices.\n\nProvide security guidance during solution design, architecture reviews and project delivery.\n\nEnsure security is considered early and remains aligned with relevant Vodafone policies and standards.\n\nGroup Security interface and approvals:\nServe as the primary interface between Vodafone TV and Vodafone Group Security functions.\n\nCoordinate cyber security, supplier security, penetration testing, privacy, legal and compliance activities.\n\nEnsure required assessments, security memos, exceptions and governance approvals are planned, tracked and completed before production deployment.\n\nProactively manage dependencies, timelines, risks and escalations with project stakeholders.\n\nProject and delivery assurance:\nWork closely with architects, engineering teams, product owners, programme managers, operations and external suppliers throughout the delivery lifecycle.\n\nTranslate security requirements into clear, actionable expectations for project teams and delivery plans.\n\nIdentify security risks early, provide pragmatic mitigation guidance and track findings through closure.\n\nSupport delivery teams during design, implementation, testing, release readiness and go-live activities.\n\nVodafone TV security posture:\nMaintain a current view of the security posture across Vodafone TV platforms, services, applications and suppliers.\n\nDrive consistent security documentation and applicability assessments across backend services, client applications, cloud infrastructure, data platforms and third-party solutions.\n\nFacilitate security workshops, architecture reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.\n\nMonitor emerging threats and industry practices relevant to TV, OTT, media and digital platforms.\n\nWho you are\nDegree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Engineering or a comparable discipline is desirable. Relevant professional security and architecture certifications are highly desirable.\nExtensive experience in cyber security architecture, security assurance, risk management or security governance within a complex enterprise environment.\nStrong understanding of secure-by-design principles, secure software development lifecycle and DevSecOps practices.\nPractical knowledge of cloud, application, API, microservices, container, identity and infrastructure security.\nExperience coordinating threat modelling, risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and remediation activities.\nExperience with third-party and supplier security assessments, privacy and compliance governance.\nAbility to influence across architecture, engineering, product, programme and security organizations without direct authority.\nExcellent stakeholder management, communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to translate security risk into clear delivery actions.\nExperience working in Agile or SAFe delivery environments.\nExperience with TV, IPTV, OTT, streaming or digital media platforms is strongly desirable.\nUnderstanding of content protection, DRM, customer and device identity, entitlement, API protection and fraud or abuse prevention.\nFamiliarity with client ecosystems such as set-top boxes, Smart TV, mobile and web applications.\nAwareness of multi-market platform delivery and the security implications of cloud, SaaS and strategic supplier solutions.\nNot a perfect fit?\nWorried 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.\nWhat's in it for you\nHybrid Work Model - Flexible hybrid work model with 8-10 in-office days per month, managed by team leaders;\nVodafone Products and Services - Employees get a mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and various discounts on services and products;\nRecognition - Recognition programs for innovative, creative, high-potential employees and exemplary behaviors;\nHealth and Well-being - Well-being Program offers nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts on various services and products;\nLearning - Access to Communities of Practice and a customizable digital training platform with high-quality content (namely Harvard Business Publishing, Skillsoft and Speexx);\nLocal and International Mobility - Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles.\nWho we are\nWe 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.\nBelonging 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.\nIf 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, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.\nTogether we can.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6978,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Hybrid work"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"Portugal","iso":"PT","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Information Security"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-24T18:43:38Z"}],"liveness":{"score":77,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":23,"expected_fill_days":50,"reasons":["conf:5","win:mid","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-25T00:01:43Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/vodacom-mozambique-architect-platform-security","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/vodacom-mozambique-architect-platform-security.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-25T00:01:43Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":40,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":4960,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-26T00:00:00Z"}}}