Cyber Security Professional

Job Description

Job Req ID: 37868

Posting Date: 27/08/2024

Function: Cyber Security

Location: Manchester

Salary: Competitive

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE REQUIRES SC CLEARANCE

You've got opportunities

As a member of the Cyber Security Operation Centre Monitoring and Response team you will play a vital role in responding to immediate security threats on commercial networks across the globe. Responsible for timely and appropriate action related to reactive or proactive cyber events and incident investigation. So, no more counting down the clock. Your future starts here.

• Location -Manchester
• Weekly Hours: 37.5 (24/7 shift role, shift pattern 2 days/2 nights, 4 off).
• Salary: Career Framework E
• Position Type: Full Time
• Security Clearance: Security Clearance
  

What you’ll be doing

You will be responsible for monitoring, investigating, analysing, and remediating security incidents using a broad set of tools. Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor: Monitor security alerts and events across various platforms and tools.
• Investigate: Conduct investigations to identify potential security incidents.
• Analyse: Perform detailed analysis of security incidents to determine their impact and root cause.
• Remediate: Implement immediate remediation actions and provide recommendations for long-term solutions.
• Liaise: Communicate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders to provide updates and gather necessary information.
• Documentation: Write and review process documentation.
• Shift Work: Participate in a 24/7 shift rotation to provide round-the-clock incident response coverage.
• Compliance: Assist in maintaining our ISO27001 certification by adhering to established security policies and procedures.

What you'll need

• Security Clearance: Must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance.
• Qualifications: Recognised formal qualification in Cyber Security.
• Technical Security Knowledge: An understanding of SIEM and Endpoint detection technologies. Ability to recommend and implement mitigation techniques. Familiarity with various security methodologies and processes. Understanding of threat landscape and emerging threats.
• Communication Skills: Excellent ability to liaise with customers and internal teams.
• Self-Motivation: Proactive and self-driven. Enquiring mind with a desire for knowledge and willingness to learn.
• Attention to Detail and Organisational Skills: Strong focus on accuracy. Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and manage time effectively. Comfortable working with changing requirements and using initiative.

You might even

• Experience: Worked within a Cyber Security Operations Centre.
• Technical Expertise: Familiarity using SIEM tools with an understanding of cybersecurity methodologies.
• Continual Improvement: Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement or transformation projects.

What’s in it for you?

• Career progression in BT Security and across BT with our internal development programme
• Competitive salary
  

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.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.