Technical IA & Compliance Manager

BT Group; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% annual bonus

Private GP 24/6 access

Paid carers leave

Pension scheme: 5% employee + 10%公司

Maternity/paternity leave

BT products discount

Holiday purchase scheme

Job summary

BT Group is seeking a specialist for its security assurance team to protect national infrastructure and customer data. The role collaborates with cyber digital security teams to design secure systems, achieve certifications, and manage ongoing security programs.

The position supports DV clearance and hybrid work arrangements across multiple UK locations, with a requirement to have UK residency of 10+ years for clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience with security audits and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of information risk management frameworks.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and drive security governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile security assurance programmes across systems and networks.
• Drive cyber security framework adoptions aligned to BT and customer expectations.
• Govern and audit digital security remediations with tracked ownership.
• Collaborate with contract security and information assurance teams on obligations.
• Develop and maintain Digital Security Policies and Standards.

Skills

Internal & Statutory Security Audit

Information Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Security Controls

Security Assurance

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

Career Grade: D

Expiry Date: 25/10/26

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 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

You will 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. We provide a rare opportunity to work on rare and inspiring projects, whilst collaborating with brilliant people.

The role will work closely with our Cyber Digital Security and Technical Services Teams, protecting our business and customers against ongoing and persistent cyber threats. This will be achieved by assessing our systems security designs and implementations, whilst utilising industry and customer security frameworks to achieve compliance, certifications and accreditations.

This job role can be based in Ipswich, Cheltenham, Manchester or London. Hybrid (3 days office based & 2 days remote) 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

• Leading high-profile Security Assurance Programmes covering many systems, services or network infrastructures to ensure ‘secure-by-design’, industry best practice and any associated design pattern policies have been implemented, tested and meets compliance requirements.
• Drive strategic directions around cyber security framework adoptions across the business unit, aligning to wider BT, and customer expectations.
• Accountable for digital security auditing and associated governance. Ensure remediations are tracked, owned and delivered to an acceptable quality and timeframe.
• Working closely with contract security colleagues and information assurance specialists to ensure security obligations and compliance requirements are adhered to within systems, services or network infrastructures.
• Responsible for the development and in-life management of Digital Security Policies and Standards

Essential Skills / Experience

• Internal & Statutory Security Audit
• Information Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Security Controls
• Security Assurance

Desirable Skills / Experience

• Typically qualified to degree level, or equivalent professional experience and/or with recognised qualifications.
• Member of Security Industry Professional Body e.g. Institute of Information Security (CIISEC)
• Government security frameworks and accreditations experience
• Experienced leadership and operational experience within industry – Mandatory
• Key Skills (Expert or Advanced): Security Governance, Security Assurance & Compliance, Cyber Threat Modelling, Information Risk Management, Thought Leadership.
• Significant Government/HMG IA Audit, Compliance 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 24/6 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.