Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist

BT Group; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private GP access

Carers leave

Parental leave

BT product discounts

Pension scheme

Holiday purchase

Job summary

BT Group in London is seeking a Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist to lead complex risk management programs and develop security documentation that supports cyber risk management frameworks. This on-site role requires security clearance and resides in a team safeguarding national infrastructure.

You will monitor contractual security obligations, collaborate with engineers on control implementations, and ensure test plans verify adherence to security requirements, contributing to

Qualifications

• Information Security Strategy must align with corporate risk appetite.
• Security governance and information risk management requirements are essential.
• Security Controls implementation across systems.
• Stakeholder management across multiple teams.
• Understanding of security landscape and domain specialisms is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development of risk management frameworks and any associated actions or steps.
• Responsible for development of Security documents to support the required cyber security and risk management frameworks.
• Monitoring and reporting of security contract obligations status.
• Supporting system and software engineers with control implementation.
• Ensuring test plans assess the adherence to relevant control requirements.

Skills

Information Security Strategy

Security governance

Information risk management

Security Controls

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Job Title: Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist

Req ID: 62671

Job Function: Security

Posting Start Date: 25/09/2026

Posting End Date: 07/10/2026

Division: UK Business

Job Location: GBR London - 5 Canada Square

Advertised Salary: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Career Grade: D

Expiry Date: 07/10/26

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you will be required to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels). 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 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.

About the role

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.

• Impact of the role: The IA and Technical Compliance leads the Complex Customer logical Security risk management programs, which is designed to ensure that the Complex customer services and data are adequately protected.

This job role is based in London. 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

• Responsible for the development of risk management frameworks and any associated actions or steps.
• Responsible for development of Security documents to support the required cyber security and risk management frameworks.
• Monitoring and reporting of security contract obligations status.
• Supporting system and software engineers with control implementation
• Ensuring test plans assess the adherence to relevant control requirements

Essential Skills / Experience

• Information Security Strategy
• Security governance
• Information risk management
• Security Controls
• Stakeholder Management

Desirable Skills / Experience

• Security industry recognised certification e.g. CISSP.
• Industry Security Frameworks and Accreditations experience i.e ISO, NIST, - Mandatory
• Experienced Leadership and Operational experience within industry - Mandatory
• Understanding of Security Landscape and specialisms of those domains. - Mandatory
• Significant Risk Management, and Accreditation expertise

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.

Join us at a pivotal moment for BT Business. We are executing a multi-year transformation to restore growth, modernise at scale and unlock new markets beyond connectivity. Our ambition is clear - return to sustainable revenue and EBITDA growth, strengthen our market position, and deliver meaningful shareholder value through disciplined execution and bold reinvention.

We are fundamentally reshaping the business - simplifying our portfolio, digitising our customer experience and building market-leading capability across cyber, AI and managed services, all powered by the UK's leading fixed and mobile networks. This is a shift from a legacy connectivity provider to a modern, solutions-led, AI-first business that can truly differentiate in a competitive and fast-moving market.

With execution momentum building and a clear path to growth, the opportunity now is to scale what works, accelerate performance and fully realise our potential. This is about delivering against ambitious financial outcomes while transforming how we operate - creating a business that is simpler, faster, more innovative and easier to do business with.

If you want to be part of the team shaping the turnaround of a multi-billion-pound business - and building a stronger, more competitive BT for the future - this is your moment.