Cyber Security Specialist

BT Group; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company seeks a Cyber Security Specialist to resolve technical issues, support IT services, and enhance Cyber Security measures. The role demands strong knowledge of Cyber Security principles and various security tools, with opportunities for professional development in a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Annual On target bonus 10%

BT Pension scheme with contributions

Life Assurance

Exclusive discounts on BT broadband packages

Discounts on EE mobile plans

Access to savings on everyday purchases

Discounted EE TV offers

Support for working parents

Healthcare Cash Plan options

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Cyber Security principles and methodologies.
• Experience with EDR and NDR security tooling, such as CrowdStrike.
• Familiarity with public cloud services like AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support, resolving escalated issues to ensure systems availability.
• Support the timely delivery of IT Provision and Change Management.
• Practice Continuous Improvement methodology to drive enhancements.

Skills

Cyber Security Principles

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Network Detection and Response (NDR)

Mitre Attack framework

Understanding of networks and protocols

Windows server knowledge

Linux server knowledge

Public Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Technical documentation

Stakeholder Management

Job description

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Cyber Security Specialist

Function: Cyber Security

Unit: Networks

Location:

Martlesham Heath Business Park, Ipswich, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive with Excellent Benefits

Internal Closing Date: 4/07/25

(Our hybrid working model means you are expected to be in the office 3 days per week in our Ipswich office)

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We’ve brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.

We’re a global 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 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.

Cybersecurity is crucial because it protects individuals and organizations from the risks and consequences of cyberattacks, which can range from financial loss and reputational damage to identity theft and even physical harm. It safeguards sensitive data, maintains privacy, ensures compliance with regulations, and enables businesses to maintain operations and build trust with customers.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide technical support, resolving escalated technical support issues across the lines of business to ensure systems availability to the customer.
• Support the timely delivery of IT Provision ,Incident handling, Service Requests and Change Management by the team to the published SLAs and KPIs
• Provide technical support in the delivery of the services offered by the team and input to service productivity to achieve targets.
• Provide Line Manager early sight visibility of issues and concerns that could impact the Systems Engineering objectives, and effectively manage escalations.
• Support the Operational elements on transformational opportunities to help meet Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure and Technology objectives and influence the business to adopt recommendations.
• Practice CI methodology as a standard operating tool used by the team on a daily basis to identify areas of waste and drive improvements.
• To provide analytical and innovative input to projects/operational issues as well as support negotiations.

The skills you'll need

• Very good understanding of Cyber Security Principles
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) security tooling (CrowdStrike)
• Network Detection and Response (NDR) security tooling
• Understanding the Mitre Attack framework
• Good understanding of networks and protocols
• Windows server knowledge
• Linux server knowledge including containers
• Public Cloud (AWS, Azure and GCP) understanding
• Track record of Project delivery end to end
• Ability to produce technical documentation
• Happy to work occasionally Out of hours
• Will need to provide callout cover 24x7x365
• You identify opportunities to use collaborative approaches and continuous improvement. You contribute to projects as a subject matter expert or content owner.
• Stakeholder Management: Able to collaborate and work effectively across complex and matrix relationships, negotiating where needed to help support agreement.
• Sound knowledge of Incident and change management processes and system

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so 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.

BENEFITS:

• Annual On target bonus 10% (personal and company multipliers)
• BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• Life Assurance
• Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
• 50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans and 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans
• My Discounts gives colleagues access to unbeatable savings on everyday purchases at hundreds of retailers
• Discounted EE TV including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership
• Great support for working parents including pay whilst on maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave
• Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service with buy holiday option
• Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community
• Brand new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement, known as ‘My EV’