Ramona Varnav
Vulnerability Manager - Assurance Services Lifecycle Management
Newbury,WBK
Summary
Cybersecurity professional with over 3 years of experience in vulnerability management, network administration, and security operations. At Vodafone Business, I coordinate end-to-end remediation and reporting for a high-impact enterprise client, acting as the primary liaison between internal security teams and stakeholders.
My responsibilities include risk analysis using CVSS and EPSS, validation of vulnerabilities, false positive management, and ensuring alignment with SLAs and KPIs. I bring hands-on expertise with Qualys, Nessus, and SIEM platforms, and a strong foundation in system hardening and networking.
Currently expanding my offensive security capabilities and pursuing certifications such as eJPT and Cisco CCNA.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Vulnerability Manager - Assurance Services Lifecycle Management
Vodafone
01.2024 - Current
- Act as the main liaison between the Customer Account Security Manager (CASM), Technical Leads, and internal delivery teams to ensure the successful implementation of vulnerability management and remediation activities across customer environments.
- Lead the development and delivery of clear, actionable reports for internal stakeholders and external clients, ensuring consistency, visibility, and alignment with defined SLAs, KPIs, and governance processes.
- Regularly triage and assess newly disclosed CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures), prioritizing based on threat intelligence, business impact, and risk scoring models (e.g., CVSS, VPR, EPSS).
- Maintain and enhance the central vulnerability tracking database, ensuring accuracy and timely updates to support remediation planning and audit readiness.
- Collaborate with operational teams and third-party suppliers to validate vulnerability findings, coordinate remediation plans, and ensure contractual compliance under the Master Service Agreement.
- Monitor emerging threats and attack vectors, providing insights and recommendations to strengthen the security posture and reduce exposure through preventive measures and strategic improvements.
Cyber Security Engineer
Vodafone
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Worked as part of the public cloud enablement team, assisting with initiatives to adopt and migrate to cloud technologies securely across the organization.
- Investigated Vodafone UK cyber incidents and monitored shared mailbox on a rota.
- Created and maintained SIEM use cases to cover MITRE ATT&CK knowledge base.
- Developed tooling to audit SharePoint sites to minimise sharing of sensitive information.
- Wrote Python network device configuration parser to ingest log files and export the information into a digestible .csv format.
Network Engineer
Vodafone
01.2018 - 11.2021
- Instalment and management of RestorePoint backup system.
- Install and configure Cisco equipment in data centres.
- Provide network WAN and LAN support, troubleshoot the WIFI network.
- Implement and use of Nessus tenable scanner to discover network vulnerabilities.
- Report network operational status by gathering information and managing projects.
- Work with vendors and internal support teams to update and patch network systems infrastructure.
- Produce timely metrics based on required management platforms.
- Implement and support new technologies within infrastructure environment.
Repair Technician
GAME Digital
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Troubleshoot, identify faults, repair video game consoles, controllers, smart phones, tablets and laptops.
- Change broken parts (like screens, batteries or other components), request and update stocks of necessary parts.
- Keep stock organized and making space for new deliveries.
- Sort damaged parts for recycling and disposal.
System Engineer
SC FAUR SA
07.2007 - 05.2015
- Provide consulting, training, and helpdesk for company employees and clients (first level support).
- Oversee and prioritize maintenance of hardware and software and work with outside vendors for service and repairs.
- Track all the company's IT issues and make various reports and analyses.
- Manage annual upgrades of hardware and software. Evaluate and recommend hardware and software purchases and configurations.
- Diagnose network problems and provide solutions under pressure and time constraints.
- Configure and maintain Control access to the IT facilities and program utilities to secure and safeguard hardware and software.
- Responsible for the End User Satisfaction.
- Administration of the Company's Computer Network: Linksys Routers, VPN (PPTP & IPSEC), mail server (Microsoft Exchange Server 2003), Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows 2000 Server.
- Administration of the Company's Domain: Active Directory, Print Server, File Server, DHCP, DNS on Servers, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows 2000 Client, XP, Vista, Windows 7.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Cyber Security Technical Professional (Hons)
Northumbria University
Newcastle, United Kingdom 04.2021 - 09.2023
Pass - Network Engineer
BCS, The Chartered Institute For IT
London 01.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science Degree With Honors - Computer, Information Technology
University of Craiova
Romanina 01.2002 - 01.2007
Skills
- Problem Solving
- CVE Analysis
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Strategic planning
- Time management
Certification
Level 4 in Network Principles
Timeline
Vulnerability Manager - Assurance Services Lifecycle Management
Vodafone
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor's degree - Cyber Security Technical Professional (Hons)
Northumbria University
04.2021 - 09.2023
Cyber Security Engineer
Vodafone
01.2021 - 01.2024
Network Engineer
Vodafone
01.2018 - 11.2021
Pass - Network Engineer
BCS, The Chartered Institute For IT
01.2018 - 07.2020
Repair Technician
GAME Digital
06.2015 - 01.2018
System Engineer
SC FAUR SA
07.2007 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science Degree With Honors - Computer, Information Technology
University of Craiova
01.2002 - 01.2007
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