September 4, 2024

BT

Belfast

FULL TIME

Cyber Security Professional

Job Req ID: 38054

Posting Date: 19 Aug 2024

Function: Cyber Security

Unit: Business

Location: Riverside Tower, Belfast (N.I), United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive Salary + Great Benefits

Job Req ID: 38054
Posting Date: 4/9/2024
Function: Cyber Security Operations
Location: Sheffield, Hatfield or Belfast

Why this job matters

This role exists to provide specialist technical support on complex network security and cyber security deployments for any and all of our UK contracts. Building intermate working relationships and trust through effective communication and meeting expectation and deadlines is key. Liaising with customer representatives or vendors and directing other support staff where appropriate will also form part of the role.

Additionally, the support of new products and services is an important part of keeping pace with the industry and customer requirements and allows BT to maintain market position as key supplier of services. As a Cyber Security Professional, you will therefore be expected to provide support in this area, working with confidence and initiative and applying excellent self management in order to promote successful outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

1. We need you to be a cyber incident decision maker, responsible for ensuring that mitigation controls and incident response are appropriate
2. Providing security advice and remediation to Lines of Business within BT and external customers
3. Completing and owning integration testing on new products and services, producing all relevant supporting documentation
4. Positively supporting team leader and line manager
5. Ensuring full awareness of the need to safeguard sensitive customer information at all times, so that customers perceive BT to be a trustworthy organisation

Essential skills

Troubleshooting

Escalation Management

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Incident Management

What we would like to see on your CV

1. External professional certification in security related discipline e.g. Fortinet NSE 4, Cisco CCNP, Checkpoint CCSE, Palo Alto etc.
2. Knowledge and understanding of TCP/IP & OSI seven-layer model and how data networks are structured and operate
3. Knowledge of the best engineering practices and continuous delivery
4. Experience with incident and escalation management
5. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo Government Security Clearance to SC level, which requires residence in the UK for a minimum of 5 years

Benefits

At BT, we entertain, educate, and empower millions of people every single day. We’re a brand built on connecting people – whether that’s friends, family, businesses, or communities. Working here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but – more than that – you’ll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration, and inclusivity, that takes a genuine and proactive interest in your progress and development.

Competitive salary
10% on target bonus
BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
World-class training and development opportunities
Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop

Flexible Working
This role offers a 3 together, 2 wherever working model. This means you are required to be at your contractual location 3 days a week with 2 flexible days per week.

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We’ve brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.
We’re a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.
We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.
As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.
A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:
Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.
We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.
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