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BT Group • GBR Ipswich - Orion Building

Principal Security Authority - UK

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

At BT International, our purpose is to keep the world connected. As part of BT, we build on almost 180 years of innovation and expertise to deliver secure connectivity and digital services to some of the world’s leading multinational businesses and organisations. Our customers trust us to safeguard their data, drive their digital transformation and keep their businesses running. With colleagues on the ground across the world and supporting customers wherever they need to operate, BT International offers a truly global experience. Whether it’s about providing cloud connectivity, helping organisations collaborate, or enabling innovation in cybersecurity and digital services, you’ll be part of a team that shapes how businesses succeed in a world that is being transformed by AI. If you have the drive and ambition to make an impact on a global stage, BT International is where it happens.

About the role

The Cyber Security Consultancy Principal leads a range of information security, data protection, governance, risk and compliance activities including client assurance, policy compliance, vulnerability management, risk assessments and incident response.

What you’ll be doing

1. Leads the development and implementation of the Cyber Security strategy, developing and maintaining a current road map including new features and subservices required to meet commercial demand as well as changes to the security landscape, the sector and technologies.
2. Leads the deployment, integration and configuration of the most complex security solutions and enhancements to existing security solutions in accordance with standard best operating procedures.
3. Leads the execution of threat modeling and security assessments, determining security requirements and specifications, and developing security solutions to satisfy design requirements.
4. Leads the provision of information and cyber security advice and guidance to key stakeholders across the BT Group including multiple senior stakeholders.
5. Leads the creation of policy for the Cyber Security function relating to the compliance, validation and assessment of major information technology systems, developing and providing security and governance reviews.
6. Leads the design and implementation of information and cyber security controls and change initiatives across the BT Group.
7. Leads the reporting of the status of risk exposure and control maturity against the relevant policies and standards.
8. Operates as an SME in cyber security, providing expertise and analysis in the development of the Business Continuity Management Programme and Disaster Recovery Plan.
9. Ensures product compliance with applicable security standards, group policies and industry best practices.
10. Mentors and coaches experienced professionals to develop current and future team capabilities and ensure performance.
11. Leads the implementation of continuous improvement opportunities to improve cyber security processes.

Essential Skills / Experience

Desirable Skills / Experience

Our Package

Company benefits

25 (UK, increasing with service) / 21 (India) days annual leave + bank holidays
Adoption leave – 18 weeks full pay, 8 weeks half pay, 6 months statutory
Bank holiday swaps
Buy or sell annual leave – buy up to 5 days/year pro rata
Carer’s leave – Two weeks paid leave
Cinema discounts
Coaching
Compassionate leave
Complimentary Medical Services
Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity leave – 18 weeks full pay, 8 weeks half pay, 6 months statutory
Enhanced paternity leave – 18 weeks full pay, 8 weeks half pay, 6 months statutory
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Enhanced sick pay – 3 months
Faith rooms
In house training
L&D budget – sponsored accreditation available for certain professions
Learning platform – internal and external learning content via Degreed
Learning license – unlimited access
Lunch and learns
Mental health platform access – Silvercloud
Mentoring
Neo-natal leave
Open to job sharing
Open to part time work for some roles
Optional unpaid leave
Private GP service – 24/7 virtual GP access for UK colleagues
Referral bonus
Returnship
Salary sacrifice
Share options
Shared parental leave
Travel loan
Volunteer days – 3 volunteer days per year
Reservist leave
Fertility treatment leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Pregnancy support
Fertility treatment leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Pregnancy support
On-site catering
On-site barista
On-site shower
Modern office
Collaboration spaces
Private booths
On-site wellness room
Open to part-time employees
Open to compressed hours

Working at BT Group

Company employees:

100,000 across BT Group (24,000 at BT Business)

Gender diversity (m:f):

74.3:25.7 (BT Group)

Hiring in countries

Australia

Brazil

Canada

Colombia

Hungary

India

Ireland

South Korea

United Kingdom

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