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.
You’ve got opportunities
From being part of a dynamic, global winning contract security management team to learning about new security solutions to customer presentations, this is a role where you can make a difference. As one of our Information Assurance Specialists, you’ll translate customer requirements into a security management framework whilst remaining sensitive to cost, strategy, and risk drivers. You’ll find out how amazing it feels to work collaboratively with our delivery and service operations teams to help keep our customer’s information secure. So, no more counting down the clock. Your future starts here.
What you’ll do:
- Work alongside other roles as an integral part of a contract team
- Provide subject matter expert support during customer meetings, bid responses, contract negotiations and presentations
- Implement information security management frameworks from first principles
- Create supporting security policies, processes, and standards
- Undertake contract security risk assessments and identify mitigating security controls
- Learn about our security products and keep up to date with the latest security technology
- Drive continuous improvement and transformational activities to improve contract security and reduce risk
- Guide and coach junior members of the team and peer review their work
You’ll definitely:
- Have a proven track record in security management
- Have demonstrable experience implementing and auditing ISO 27001
- Be able to obtain and maintain SC level security clearance
- Have strong written and verbal communications skills
- Be self-motivated and proactive
- Be comfortable challenging and working to strict deadlines
- Be organised and able to multi-task
- Use your initiative and be comfortable working with changing requirements
- Be commercially aware
- Have an enquiring mind, thirst for knowledge and willingness to learn
You might even:
- Have experience of continuous improvement or transformation projects
- Have experience working with any of the following security standards:
- NIST SP 800-53
- SANS CIS 20-06
- ISO 22301:2012
- HMG Minimum Cyber Security Standard
- NIST SP 800-61
- Hold recognised Industry Security Qualifications e.g. CISSP and ISO27001 Implementation/Audit
- Be a member of an accredited professional body e.g., Full Member of CIISec
- Have a good technical understanding of information communications technology
What’s in it for you?
- Location: Flexible
- Weekly Hours: 37.5
- Salary: Career Framework Band D / Base salary starting from £37,000
- Bonus: 10% On Target Bonus.
- Holiday: 25 to 30 days holiday (pro-rata, dependent upon length of service)
- Position Type: Full Time
- Contract: Permanent
- Benefits: Competitive benefits package that allows you to tailor your benefits to create the right package for you and your family
Why BT?
Empowered, challenged, supported, and rewarded, our people are the key to our success. Our people keep customers happy with great service. We’ve focused on creating an energising culture that makes BT an even better place to build a career. We’re at the top of our game, and this is your chance to join us.
We’ve always been an organisation with purpose; to use the power of communications to make a better world. From supporting emergency services, hospitals, banks and keeping economies around the world online, safe, and secure, to delivering large scale technology infrastructure like the creation of BT Sport. You can trace this back to our beginning as pioneers of the world’s first telecommunications company. At our heart we’re a technology company with research and innovation in our bones and a desire to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers - those are the values we live by whilst also creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed. Diversity makes sense for us, for our customers and for our future. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
So, if you have the drive, optimism, and resilience to help propel us forward we’ll offer unrivalled personal development, a wealth of opportunities to learn, experience new things and pursue new careers. If that’s you and what you’re looking for, we’d love you to be part of our future!
Security is one of the fastest growing parts of our global organisation. We are protecting our networks from more than 6,500 cyber attacks each day, investing over £40m in research each year - and in employing nearly 3,000 people, we’re also the largest private cyber employer in the UK. With incredible opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills, we’ll invest in you, nurture your potential and shape your future – whatever your background or experience.
In today’s world, safe and secure digital connections have never been more vital. You’ll be joining a global company operating at the forefront of the information age: BT employs 90,000 people in 180 countries. With huge scale, we’re capable of achieving great things, striving to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers whilst creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed. Play your part. Make a difference. We are the Protectors