We are the Protectors

BT Security ensures that the world continues to connect safely and free from cyber attacks. Every day, our vital work impacts upon millions of organisations and individuals. We ensure nation-states, governments, public services, emergency services, armed forces, people and businesses stay safely connected, as well as providing security solutions to public and private sector customers across 180 countries.  

About this role  

Our team maintain and develop a big data cyber monitoring platform which ensures the information security for a UK critical national infrastructure customer. Comprised of Elasticsearch and HDFS data lakes and built on a Linux estate, the platform supports a suite of cutting-edge cyber security and data science tools to ensure protection from cyber threats. The team uses DevOps methodology to deliver continuous improvements that ensure the platform meets rapidly changing security requirements. 

In this role (which we call a ‘Big Data DevOps Specialist’) you will be a key driver in improving our customer’s cyber capability. The customer will look to you a sector expert in a range of activities and you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in many areas. You must be self-motivated to go out and make changes to improve our services and will be involved in short, medium and long term strategy for this customer and wider BT security policy. 

You'll have the following responsibilities

• To aide in the continuous development of the platform, actively looking to enhance functionality and usability.
• To work closely with a team of security analysts to develop and improve security use cases.
• To develop a big data streaming pipeline.
• To work on continuous integration and development toolsets to deploy new features.
• Maintain and up to date knowledge of the cyber security field and apply this to ensure our customer’s infrastructure remains protected.

You'll have the following skills & experience

• Able to creatively apply a wide range of technical and/management principles. 
• Developing data science solutions to big data and cyber security problems
• Linux operating systems skills (patching, support, development) 
• Knowledge of Elasticsearch (ELK) and Hadoop big data systems. Experience of Cyber Monitoring tools (SIEMs); Code automation tools (Puppet, Ansible) and Scripting skills (Bash, Python, Java)
• Build relationships with senior customers.
• Qualified to a degree level or with significant experience of technical delivery

This role is a unique opportunity to work in a challenging, fast paced environment where you can bring your own experience and expertise to make a difference to our customers. In return you’ll learn from a highly skilled team and develop your skills in big data applications, data science and cyber security toolsets.

Working Monday to Friday within our core operating hours of 07.00-19.00, there is local flexibility on start/finish times, with a 9 day fortnight being based on our customer site.  (And one day a fortnight based either at home or other office location) 

You will be expected to obtain and maintain a MOD DV clearance, so if you don’t currently have one, we will need to undertake pre security checks before starting the role with us. 

Benefits

• On target Bonus
• Free BT Broadband
• Strong pension scheme
• Discounted TV & Mobile Packages
• Share options and 10% pension contribution
• Professional development and paid for industry certifications/qualifications 
• 3 paid for volunteering days a year
• Optional benefits/rewards such as dental insurance, healthcare, gym memberships etc.
• Well-being support for you and your family 

About BT

Security is one of the fastest growing parts of our global organisation, investing over £40m in research each year and in employing over 3,000 people, we’re also the largest private cyber employer in the UK.  With incredible opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills, we’ll invest in you and your nurture your potential.

You’ll be joining a global company operating at the forefront of the information age: BT employs 90,000 people in 180 countries. With huge scale, we’re capable of achieving great things, striving to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers whilst creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed.

How to Apply

It's easy to apply online; you just need a copy of your up-to-date CV and to follow the step-by step process. Don't worry if you need to make changes - you'll have the opportunity to review and edit your work on the final page. We look forward to receiving your application!