Network Management Specialist

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.

Job Details

This job role is based in Hemel Hempstead. Onsite (5 days office-based). Monday-Friday (37.5 hours per week). You must be able to obtain DV clearance in order to start this role. You will need to have lived in the UK for 10 years+ to obtain this.

Responsibilities

• Designing, configuring, developing, and integrating various vendor applications to provide robust network management solutions for multiple network devices and host infrastructure.
• Demonstrating the ability and enthusiasm for self-development, broadening knowledge in new technology areas.
• Utilising your experience in physical and virtual host infrastructures to ensure a resilient platform for hosted applications.
• Delivering design changes, improvements, and updates in support of product lifecycles.
• Implementing assured end-to-end solutions to meet the Customer\’s operational goals.
• Executing against the project technical roadmap and delivery plan.

Requirements

• Built & deployed Network and Infrastructure management & monitoring tools with strong knowledge of SNMP, syslog & IP networking.
• Experience of Multi-vendor applications deployment and product integration e.g. with security tools, directory services, backup solutions.
• Experience of building systems and applications to hardened Security standards, along with producing High and Low level design documentation and build guides.

Nice to Have

• Building and integrating application toolsets using scripting and product APIs.
• IT Infrastructure skills including Microsoft and Red Hat operating systems, plus use of deployment tools e.g. VMware templates.
• Microsoft Active Directory experience including Group Policy definition and deployment.
• VMware Infrastructure deployment and management experience.
• Experience in third-party Certificate deployment (PKI).
• Experience with storage solutions and SAN networking.
• Database skills (SQL, Oracle) including high availability.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 10% on-target bonus (Depending on country-based).
• 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.
• From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate.
• Enhanced women\’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues.
• 2 weeks paid carer\’s leave.
• 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.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best. If you\’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn\’t align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway – you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.