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Posting Date: 28 Jul 2025

Function: Security

Unit: Business

Location: 1 Braham Street, London, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Internal Closing Date: 11/08/25

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, enabling millions to go about their daily lives and run their businesses safely. We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good.

You will join 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, making each day different and stimulating. We offer opportunities to work on unique projects with advanced tools and talented colleagues. Everyone has access to exceptional professional and personal development opportunities, and your contributions are valued.

Engineering at BT is a large, multi-disciplinary professional services practice organized into key customer-focused capabilities, each comprising various engineering delivery projects.

Our engineering mantra is "Technical Excellence in Engineering," and we aim to deliver outstanding technical capabilities for our customers, which depends on recruiting, training, and supporting our people.

The purpose of this role is to support the GSS organization by delivering customer networks, platforms, and systems to support ourselves and specialized clients.

You will deliver and operate these services within agreed performance standards, contractual agreements, timescales, and budgets.

This role is based in London but involves international assignment abroad. It is onsite, five days a week, on client site, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. You must be eligible to obtain DV (Mod) Clearance and have lived in the UK for over 10 years to qualify.

What you'll be doing

• Accountable: Responsible for a significant area of work, including technical responsibilities.
• Accountable: Setting technical objectives and delegating responsibilities.
• Leadership: Influencing a large part of the organization, including resourcing and technical direction.
• Leadership: Managing site issues and resolving problems.
• Leadership: Providing technical coaching and mentoring.
• Installing power systems-AC & DC power, UPS, HVAC-with current electrical qualifications.
• Experience as Clerk of Works, delivering construction projects and site upgrades.
• Knowledge of transmission networks and management platforms.
• Managing multiple projects, performing under pressure, and meeting deadlines.
• Working with stakeholders to capture requirements clearly.

What we'd like to see on your CV

• Extensive experience in technical delivery.
• Leadership and project delivery experience.
• On-call allowance eligibility.
• Benefits include 22 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, flexible benefits like cycle to work, healthcare, and season ticket loans.
• World-class training and development opportunities.
• From January 2025, inclusive family leave: 18 weeks full pay, 8 weeks half pay, 26 weeks statutory rate, for all parents.
• Enhanced women's health support, including menopause help, screenings, and period care.
• 24/7 virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues.
• Two weeks paid carer's leave.
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
• Discounted broadband, mobile, and TV packages.
• Access to retail discounts, including BT shop.

BT's security division is rapidly growing, protecting networks from over 6,500 cyber-attacks daily, investing over £40m annually in research, and employing nearly 3,000 people, making it the UK's largest private cyber employer. We offer excellent learning, development, and growth opportunities to invest in your future, regardless of your background or experience.

In today's digital world, secure connections are vital. BT, with 90,000 employees across 180 countries, aims to be personal, simple, and brilliant for its customers while fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed. Play your part. Make a difference. We are the protectors.

Although these roles are full-time, flexible working arrangements such as job sharing or reduced hours are welcome. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the hiring process upon request.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply-you might be the perfect fit for this or other roles within our team.