Cyber Security Technical Specialist

Job Description

Job Title: CTO Cyber Security Specialist

Career Grade: D

Location: London, Cheltenham, Ipswich (Adastral) or Manchester

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you may be required to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels). An allowance of £5k per annum may be payable monthly while you hold this DV and continue to work in a role that requires that level of security clearance. The terms of this allowance will be made available if you are successful in being recruited into this role.

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Security isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, We Are the Protectors. We deal with thousands of cyber-attacks every day, so that millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses. We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good.

You'll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued.

Why this job matters:

GSS has grown significantly over the past 5 years, in relation to large scale data, security monitoring, networking platforms and vulnerability research programmes. As BT and GSS customers transform in response to new platform, network technologies and cyber threats, the CTO Cyber security specialist is an important role to put innovation into the heart of our delivery and lead our customers into the future of cyber.

This role will be key in understanding customer future capability requirements and contributing towards the GSS vision to meet our growth ambitions whilst protecting and growing GSS top and bottom line. This will underpin our technical capabilities and technology stacks in this area, aligning to BT, customer and industry best practice and leveraging new cloud and networking technologies.

What you’ll do:

• Supporting the CTO Principal for Cyber Security across BT GSS Cyber Security based products, capabilities, and services inc; analysis, processing, data science, networking, security and software development in both offensive and defensive scenarios.
• Working agnostically across GSS delivery projects and teams.
• Contributing and setting Technology direction of the GSS nation scale full spectrum cyber capabilities, its specific benefits to our customers mission, exploiting the technology roadmap.
• Helping to set direction, goals, and targets to grow and evolve the existing GSS portfolio of bespoke Cyber security products and solutions in line with portfolio and technology strategy, customer mission priorities and new funding opportunities.
• Contributes to the definition of innovative and commercially viable GSS solutions offerings in the Cyber capability space, incl. customer use cases, products and solutions design, delivery and migration experience, in-life customer and user experience and commercial approach.
• Engages and aligns with BT’s internal cyber protection security teams.
• Utilises BT portfolio alignment through wider Cyber technology leadership functions (Business, Networks & Digital)
• Drives growth, diversification, and increased value in the GSS portfolio of bespoke Cyber products and solutions
• Provides input to the Innovation programme in relation to Cyber security related objectives.
• Provides thought leadership on Cyber topics in GSS and wider BT domains.
• Supports driving new Vulnerability research in emerging technologies (e.g., 5G, SDWAN) and strategic application areas.
• Establish & Exploit external vendor and partner engagements in the Cyber Security technology sector.
• Work closely with customers to understand and solve their problems using new and existing technology.
• Work with the relevant Engineering and Service Enablement teams to ensure appropriate skills in Cyber security related technologies.
• Monitors market trends and external thinking on Cyber security.
• Supports developing GSS academic engagements relating to Cyber Security.

What you'll bring:

DV clearance is required at the outset as well as experience working in a Cyber Security related role evidencing:

• A passion for solving complex technical challenges through innovation.
• An appreciation of the Cyber Security landscape and its ever-increasing importance in a connected world
• Proven expertise in the Cyber Security Technology field
• Deep understanding of Customer needs, both now and future facing
• Hands-on experience contributing to and leading end to end technical engineering teams.

Nice to have:

• Track record of coaching skills to motivate direct and matrix teams/individuals to achieve their personal best.
• Knowledge and experience of service propositions and technical solutions design.

Due to the sensitive nature of this role you will be required to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance ( https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels). The role is subject to you gaining and keeping the necessary level of security clearance needed to undertake your work. The result of the security clearance vetting is not subject to appeal. Failure to successfully achieve and maintain the necessary level of security clearance may see any offer of employment with BT cease or withdrawn or may cause a role change or possibly lead to termination of employment.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Diversity makes sense for us, for our customers and for our future. We value different perspectives, skills, and experiences, and encourage applications from all sections of the community. Our ambition focuses on recruiting and retaining people who are under-represented in our workforce. Including those from ethnic minority groups, disabled and neurodiverse people and women. However, diversity does not end there and anyone with different backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages or stages of life, disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply. Find out more about BT’s D&I manifesto by searching on our website.

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. So, if you're excited about this role but your past-experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, don’t worry – we’d still love you to apply!

What's in it for you:

• Discounted BT Broadband, TV & mobile packages, and BT products
• On target Bonus
• 10% pension contribution
• Professional development and paid for industry certifications/qualifications.
• Flexible benefits/rewards including dental insurance, healthcare, gym memberships etc.
• Well-being support for you and your family
• 3 days paid volunteering a year.
• Flexible and smart working (subject to business needs)

The skills you’ll need

System DesignRegulatory ComplianceResourcingAPIs/Web Service IntegrationRequirements GatheringChange ManagementProduct RoadmappingRisk ManagementTechnology DeploymentSolution DesignCloud ComputingPerformance MonitoringBid ManagementProject/Programme ManagementSolution ArchitectureDecision MakingGrowth MindsetInclusive Leadership

Our leadership standards

Looking in:
Leading inclusively and Safely
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.

Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.

Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.