SC-Cleared Network Security Lead

BT Group; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible and smart working

Training and development opportunities

Share options

Pension scheme

BT & EE product discounts

25 days annual leave

3 days volunteering

37.5 weekly hours

Permanent contract

Job summary

BT Group is seeking a Network Security Professional in Manchester to join the UK Business division. The role requires SC clearance and sole UK national status, with a 24/7 security operations focus and change governance responsibility.

You will own major incidents, provide technical leadership, and work within ITIL-aligned processes to ensure high-quality outcomes across a 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

• Industry-recognised security certifications or equivalent experience.
• Experience handling critical P1/P2 incidents and driving resolution.
• Strong multi-vendor and multi-customer environment skills.
• Ability to communicate security concepts to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across Network Security Operations from a 2nd Line position.
• Own critical security incidents (P1/P2), guiding resolution and communications.
• Lead change governance, risk assessments, and adherence to ITIL practices.
• Promote best practices across security operations and continuous improvement.

Skills

Security certifications

SC clearance experience

Incident ownership

Network security operations

P1/P2 incident response

ITIL governance

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Palo Alto PCNSE

Palo Alto Firewalls

F5 WAF

Forescout NAC

Netskope

Job description

BT Group is seeking a Network Security Professional in Manchester to join the UK Business division. The role requires SC clearance and sole UK national status, with a 24/7 security operations focus and change governance responsibility.

You will own major incidents, provide technical leadership, and work within ITIL-aligned processes to ensure high-quality outcomes across a 24/7 environment.