3rd Line Data Engineering Specialist

Job Description

Job Req ID: 57969

Posting Date: 27/04/2026

Function: Network Engineering

Location: Sheffield, London, Newcastle or Birmingham

About the role

This role delivers 24x7 support and managed data services that keep our customers connected and running at their best. You’ll work with industry-leading technologies and proven processes to provide reliable, high-quality services that make a real impact. It’s a great fit for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving problems, taking ownership, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.

Please note you must either hold or be eligible for SC (Security Clearance) & NPPV 3 Clearance for this role, which will require a minimum of 5 years working history in the UK to be eligible.

What you’ll be doing

• Resolve incidents, service requests, changes, and problems across the Data Services portfolio in line with SLAs
• Manage and communicate customer issues effectively, including escalation to vendors and stakeholder updates
• Collaborate across teams to deliver timely resolutions and maintain service quality
• Support continuous improvement through knowledge sharing, training, and development of tools and processes
• Contribute to 24x7 service delivery, including on-call support, proactive infrastructure maintenance, and SME responsibilities

Essential Skills / Experience

• Experience working in a systems integrator or managed support environment as a technical engineer
• Industry certification such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP (or vendor equivalent)
• Knowledge of Data Services technologies, BMS products, and customer IT systems and applications
• Experience contributing across the service lifecycle, including supporting and shaping technical solutions
• Ability to identify and drive service improvements and transformation initiatives
• Effective organisation, prioritisation, and communication skills, with a focus on ownership and follow-through

Our Package

Tailored benefits make a real difference. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life. You can design the package to suit you and your lifestyle. Your core benefits include:

• 10% on target annual bonus
• Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family
• Market-leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off
• Equalised maternity, paternity, and adoption leave – 18 weeks’ full pay and 8 weeks’ half pay
• Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband
• Market leading Pension scheme – 5% from you and 10% from us
• Holiday purchase scheme
• You can select additional benefits, including healthcare, dental, gym memberships and more when you’re ready

With over 180 years of heritage, BT Business has brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers in the UK

We’re a 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 are Customer-First Challengers, who are Committed, Clear and Connected. 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.