Cyber Analysis Professional

Cyber Analysis Professional

Posting Date: 21 Feb 2025

Function: Cyber Security

Unit: Business

Location: Cheltenham, Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Job Title: Cyber Analysis Professional

Due to the sensitive nature of this role you will be required to have DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance. An allowance of £5k per annum will 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.

Why this job matters:

Joining our analysis team, you’ll be challenged every day to delve deep into data at scale searching for clues to help us understand and solve complex problems. You’ll be innovating and constantly looking out for new ways to stay one step ahead of our adversaries. You’ll be generating cutting-edge intelligence relating to significant threats from all over the world. Above all, you’ll be making a real difference and you’ll be protecting the UK.

What you’ll do:

• Utilise your analysis skills daily and leverage your passion for problem solving to generate and share intelligence relating to complex and critical events.
• Build trusting and long-lasting relationships with key customers to enable you to understand and contribute to their purpose.
• Assist on the design and delivery of world class analytics and capabilities.
• Continually seek opportunities both internally and externally to improve our capabilities.

What you'll bring:

• Be a passionate, self-driven individual willing to learn new analytical techniques working both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate brilliant problem-solving ability and a logical mindset.
• Be adaptable and willing to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and events.
• Have experience working in a cyber security or investigative profession.
• Have knowledge of network protocols and can interpret network event data.
• Have data science experience.
• Have used Spark or SQL to write scalable analytics.
• Have written analytical reports and helped communicate findings to a variety of customers.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Diversity makes sense for us, for our customers and for our future. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences, and encourage applications from all sections of the community. Our ambition focuses on recruiting and retaining people who are under-represented in our workforce. Including those from ethnic minority groups, disabled and neurodiverse people, and women. However, diversity does not end there and anyone with different backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages or stages of life, disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply. Find out more about BT’s D&I manifesto by searching on our website.

What's in it for you:

• Discounted BT Broadband, TV & mobile packages and BT products.
• Professional development and paid for industry certifications/qualifications.
• Well-being support for you and your family.
• 3 days paid volunteering a year.
• Flexible and smart working (subject to business needs).

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, don’t worry – we’d still love you to apply!