At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert support on network security and cyber security for UK contracts.
- Company: Join BT, a leading brand connecting millions every day.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, pension scheme, flexible working, and extensive training.
- Other info: Enjoy a collaborative culture with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cyber security while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with network security tools and a strong understanding of data networks.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Recruiter: Jayson Coley-Wynters
Career Grade: Internal E / Competitive + Benefits
Closing Date: 22nd June 2026
Locations: Sheffield, London, Hatfield, Belfast and Manchester
PLEASE NOTE BEFORE APPLYING: Role requires SC (Security Clearance) Minimum 5 years UK working history
About the role
Our purpose is to use the power of communication to make a better world. For each other, for our customers, for society and our communities. This role exists to provide specialist technical support on complex network security and cyber security deployments for any and all of our UK contracts. Building intimate working relationships and trust through effective communication and meeting expectations and deadlines is key. Liaising with customer representatives or vendors and directing other support staff where appropriate will form part of the role.
What you’ll be doing
- We need you to be a cyber incident decision maker, responsible for ensuring that mitigation controls and incident response are appropriate.
- Providing security advice and remediation to Lines of Business within BT and external customers.
- Complete and own integration testing on new products and services, producing all relevant supporting documentation.
- Positively support team leader and line manager.
- Ensure full awareness of the need to safeguard sensitive customer information at all times, so that customers perceive BT to be a trustworthy organisation.
Essential Skills / Experience
- Comptia Network + & Security +
- Fortinet
- Cisco ASA & FirePower
- Palo Alto
- Azure / AWS
- Python, Go, Bash
- Native Cloud Security
- Linux/Unix OS
- Windows OS
- Knowledge and understanding of TCP/IP & OSI seven-layer model and how data networks are structured and operate.
- Knowledge of the best engineering practices and continuous delivery.
- Maintain appropriate levels of clearance at all times (MPS, NPPV3 & SC clearances at time of writing).
Our Package
At BT, we entertain, educate, and empower millions of people every single day. We’re a brand built on connecting people – whether that’s friends, family, businesses, or communities. Working here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but – more than that – you’ll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration, and inclusivity, that takes a genuine and proactive interest in your progress and development.
- Competitive salary
- 10% on target bonus
- BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
- On-call allowance
- 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
- Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
- World-class training and development opportunities
- Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
- Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
- Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop
Flexible Working
This role offers a 3 together, 2 wherever working model. This means you are required to be at your contractual location 3 days a week with 2 flexible days per week.
Network Security Professional Shift employer: BT
At BT, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and inclusivity. Our Network Security Professionals benefit from competitive salaries, extensive training opportunities, and a flexible working model that promotes work-life balance. With a commitment to employee growth and a culture that values communication and trust, BT is dedicated to empowering its workforce to make a meaningful impact in the world of technology and security.
