Operational LeadershipThe Deputy CISO will play a critical leadership role within the Global Cybersecurity Organization, acting as the operational right hand to the Group CISO. This position drives the day-to-day execution of the security strategy across a worldwide telecommunications footprint, ensuring the resilience, integrity, and security of all network, IT, and cloud environments.
This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone deeply experienced with cybersecurity architectures, operational security, and enterprise-scale security solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Leverage the company Security Operations Team (CyberDefense), including SOC, Threat Detection & Response, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, and Security Engineering.
Own daily operational security performance, ensuring 24/7 protection across a distributed, high-availability telco environment
Translate the CISO's strategic objectives into executable operational plans and measurable KPIs
Oversee the CyberTrust team activity focused on compliance and security awareness.
Security Architecture & Solutions
Oversee the design, deployment, and lifecycle management of critical security technologies (e.g., SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, IAM/PAM, network security, cloud security platforms)
Evaluate and integrate new security solutions, with strong focus on scalability, automation, and alignment with telco-grade performance requirements
Ensure technical standards, reference architectures, and hardening guidelines are maintained and adopted globally.
Risk & Compliance
Ensure operational compliance with international standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR, telecom regulatory frameworks)
Lead technical risk identification, quantification, and mitigation activities across infrastructure, applications, and services
Oversee security audits, penetration tests, and red-team scenarios, ensuring findings are remediated promptly.
Incident Response & Crisis Management
Serve as the technical lead during major security incidents, coordinating cross-functional teams, external partners, and executive communication
Maintain and continuously improve global incident response playbooks and readiness programs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as the bridge between strategic security leadership and operational teams across all regions
Work closely with Network Engineering, Cloud, IT, Product, and Managed Services teams to embed security into designs and operations
Engage with external partners, MSSPs, vendors, and regulatory agencies as required
Work closely with our company Group CTO and Platforms Director to ensure strategic alignment and secure implementations.
This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone deeply experienced with cybersecurity architectures, operational security, and enterprise-scale security solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Leverage the company Security Operations Team (CyberDefense), including SOC, Threat Detection & Response, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, and Security Engineering.
Own daily operational security performance, ensuring 24/7 protection across a distributed, high-availability telco environment
Translate the CISO's strategic objectives into executable operational plans and measurable KPIs
Oversee the CyberTrust team activity focused on compliance and security awareness.
Security Architecture & Solutions
Oversee the design, deployment, and lifecycle management of critical security technologies (e.g., SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, IAM/PAM, network security, cloud security platforms)
Evaluate and integrate new security solutions, with strong focus on scalability, automation, and alignment with telco-grade performance requirements
Ensure technical standards, reference architectures, and hardening guidelines are maintained and adopted globally.
Risk & Compliance
Ensure operational compliance with international standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR, telecom regulatory frameworks)
Lead technical risk identification, quantification, and mitigation activities across infrastructure, applications, and services
Oversee security audits, penetration tests, and red-team scenarios, ensuring findings are remediated promptly.
Incident Response & Crisis Management
Serve as the technical lead during major security incidents, coordinating cross-functional teams, external partners, and executive communication
Maintain and continuously improve global incident response playbooks and readiness programs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as the bridge between strategic security leadership and operational teams across all regions
Work closely with Network Engineering, Cloud, IT, Product, and Managed Services teams to embed security into designs and operations
Engage with external partners, MSSPs, vendors, and regulatory agencies as required
Work closely with our company Group CTO and Platforms Director to ensure strategic alignment and secure implementations.
Requirements:
Must-Have
10+ years in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in operational leadership roles (e.g., SecOps, Cyber Defense, Security Architecture)
Strong background implementing and managing enterprise security technologies and large-scale security platforms in complex environments
Proven experience in global telecommunications or other highly distributed, high-availability infrastructures
Deep understanding of telco-specific security areas such as network core protection, signaling security (SS7/Diameter), mobile network security (4G/5G), OSS/BSS security, and cloud-native telecom environments.
Nice-to-Have
Experience with global regulatory environments and cross-border operations
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, GCIH, or similar
Experience leading hybrid internal/MSSP SOC models
Familiarity with Zero Trust, Secure-by-Design, and automation-centric security approaches.
Personal Attributes
Highly operational mindset with strong execution discipline
Exceptional communication skills, able to translate technical issues into business impact
Calm under pressure and effective in crisis situations
Collaborative, pragmatic, and able to influence diverse global teams
Curious and unsettle.
Must-Have
10+ years in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in operational leadership roles (e.g., SecOps, Cyber Defense, Security Architecture)
Strong background implementing and managing enterprise security technologies and large-scale security platforms in complex environments
Proven experience in global telecommunications or other highly distributed, high-availability infrastructures
Deep understanding of telco-specific security areas such as network core protection, signaling security (SS7/Diameter), mobile network security (4G/5G), OSS/BSS security, and cloud-native telecom environments.
Nice-to-Have
Experience with global regulatory environments and cross-border operations
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, GCIH, or similar
Experience leading hybrid internal/MSSP SOC models
Familiarity with Zero Trust, Secure-by-Design, and automation-centric security approaches.
Personal Attributes
Highly operational mindset with strong execution discipline
Exceptional communication skills, able to translate technical issues into business impact
Calm under pressure and effective in crisis situations
Collaborative, pragmatic, and able to influence diverse global teams
Curious and unsettle.
This position is open to all candidates.
