Network Security Technical Specialist

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Network Security Technical Specialist

Job Req ID: 16749 Posting Date: 22-May-2023 Function: Cyber Security Location: Snowhill, Birmingham, United Kingdom Salary: Competitive Locations: Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds or Bristol
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.
This is an opportunity to play your part and protect our company, our customers and our communities from cyberattack. Be part of a dedicated team and get ready to be challenged every day to make the most of your skills and experience. You’ll learn from those around you, and from outstanding training and development resources to become even better at what you do. With the best technology at your fingertips, you'll be part of a friendly and flexible working environment where your contribution is always valued. Why this job matters: This role is to work on and support on our recently announced strategic partnership with leading global cloud solutions company Rackspace. We're delighted to share that we've recently extended our agreement to include both Network and Cyber Security services. The development will see the creation of new joint offerings for customers, using the combined strengths of BT and Rackspace to help drive growth in both businesses. This role will play an integral part in helping drive the success of the programme via expert technical delivery and transformation.
This is an exciting opportunity, where you will be able lead by example and drive continuous improvement throughout. Your future starts here What you’ll be doing:

• You will provide technical direction so that we can build and deliver world class secure platforms for our customers
• Implement security solutions in line with defined standards and processes within agreed timeframes
• Analyse, scope and deploy migration plans based on client requirements
• Work directly with our customers as part of the engineering delivery life cycle
• Configure, plan, install, maintain, and optimize network systems, equipment, and applications ensuring network protocols and security policies are used effectively
• Create documentation including HLD and LLD to support the delivery of our solutions
• Participate in professional communities and knowledge sharing to colleagues and internal teams.
• Coach and develop team to promote upskilling and career development
• Collaborate with key internal and external to build strong customer relationships

The skills you’ll need Troubleshooting Escalation Management Change Management Incident Investigation and Response Stakeholder Management Configuration Management Intrusion Detection & Analysis Technical Reporting Our leadership standards
Looking in:

Leading inclusively
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. 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