Network Security Engineer (Shift)

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

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in the UK seeks a Cyber Incident Decision Maker. Responsibilities include ensuring effective incident response and providing security advice to both internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should have relevant security certifications and knowledge of networking principles. Competitive salary and flexible working options available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

10% on target bonus

BT Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits

World-class training and development opportunities

Discounted broadband, mobile, and TV packages

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of TCP/IP & OSI model.
• Knowledge of best engineering practices.
• Experience with incident and escalation management.
• Willingness to undergo Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate mitigation controls and incident response.
• Provide security advice to internal and external customers.
• Complete and own integration testing on new products and services.
• Support team leader and line manager positively.

Skills

Cyber incident decision-making

Security advice

Integration testing

Troubleshooting

Change management

Stakeholder management

Education

External professional certification in security-related discipline

Job description

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1. We need you to be a cyber incident decision maker, responsible for ensuring that mitigation controls and incident response are appropriate.

2. Providing security advice and remediation to Lines of Business within BT and external customers.

3. Completing and owning integration testing on new products and services, producing all relevant supporting documentation.

4. Supporting team leader and line manager positively.

5. Ensuring full awareness of the need to safeguard sensitive customer information at all times, so that customers perceive BT as a trustworthy organization.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, change management, and stakeholder management.

What we would like to see on your CV:

1. External professional certification in security-related discipline e.g., Fortinet NSE 4, Cisco CCNP, Checkpoint CCSE, Palo Alto, etc.

2. Knowledge and understanding of TCP/IP & OSI seven-layer model and how data networks are structured and operate.

3. Knowledge of best engineering practices and continuous delivery.

4. Experience with incident and escalation management.

5. Willingness to undergo Government Security Clearance to SC level, which requires residence in the UK for a minimum of 5 years.

At BT, we entertain, educate, and empower millions daily. We’re a brand built on connecting people—friends, family, businesses, or communities. Working here, you'll receive an attractive salary and a range of benefits, and you'll be part of an organization that values collaboration, inclusivity, and your development.

Benefits of working for BT include:

• Competitive salary
• 10% on target bonus
• BT Pension scheme with minimum 5% employee contribution and 10% BT contribution
• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing with service
• Flexible benefits like 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 retail discounts including the BT shop

Flexible Working: This role offers a 3 together, 2 wherever working model, requiring presence at the contractual location 3 days a week with 2 flexible days.

BT is a global leader in secure connectivity and collaboration platforms, serving over 1.2 million business customers worldwide. We value diversity and inclusion, and aim to make a positive societal impact through digital inclusion and skills development.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those requiring flexible working arrangements or reasonable adjustments during the selection process.