Cyber Security Ops. Specialist in Cheltenham

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you may be required to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance. 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.

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 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.

You will 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.

About the role: You will lead, and drive the expansion of, a SOC function within BT Business, which will deliver protective monitoring to various critical missions in the division. You and your direct reports will maintain and create dashboards, searches, rules and alerts in Elastic SIEM, and integrate threat intelligence, to stay ahead of emerging threats. The SOC will be a reassuring, watchful eye over BT’s operational environments, enabling other teams to execute their missions with confidence. This job role can be based in Cheltenham, Ipswich or Manchester. Due to security requirements, this role requires you to be located on site during your working hours. Mon-Fri 37.5. DV Security Clearance is required. Must have lived in UK for 10+ years to obtain clearance.

What you’ll be doing:

• Take responsibility for day-to-day security operations across multiple environments, and set your own standards for protective monitoring, agreed with the projects that you will support.
• Develop and execute a long-term growth strategy for the SOC team, seeking stakeholder input and executive buy-in.
• Mentor and support direct reports to achieve their developmental goals.
• Triage, investigate and respond to alerts raised in the SIEM according to customer-specific Operating Models.
• Regularly communicate with the Divisional Head of Security regarding the effectiveness of your team and progress made towards its growth strategy.

Essential Skills / Experience:

• Threat Hunting
• Intrusion Detection & Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Incident Management
• Cyber Threat Intelligence

Desirable Skills / Experience:

• Technical skills: SIEM engineering & optimisation, detection engineering, threat analysis and triage, incident response, threat hunting, and process development & standardisation.
• Leadership skills: including communication, goal setting and delegation.
• Negotiation skills: being able to compromise while achieving your team’s goals.
• Planning skills: to organise tasks in the right order, ensuring workloads are at the right level for yourself and your direct reports.
• Experience: evidence of prior work at senior SOC analyst or team lead.

Our Package: Tailored benefits make a real difference. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life. You can design the package to suit you and your lifestyle. Your core benefits include:

• 10% on target annual bonus
• Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family
• Market-leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off
• Equalized maternity, paternity, and adoption leave – 18 weeks’ full pay and 8 weeks’ half pay
• Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband
• Market leading Pension scheme – 5% from you and 10% from us
• Holiday purchase scheme

You can select additional benefits, including healthcare, dental, gym memberships and more when you’re ready.

Ready to connect for good and help shape the future? Apply now.

With over 180 years of heritage, BT Business has brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers in the UK. We’re a 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 are Customer-First Challengers, who are Committed, Clear and Connected. 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.