Cyber Security Specialist

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What you’ll be doing

1. Implement security procedures and processes for BT that align with security strategy, policy, and legal requirements.
2. Provide security advice and consultancy to BT's business units and external customers.
3. Support security compliance with government and industry bodies.
4. Develop and support policies, functions, and configurations for customer projects.
5. Conduct integration testing for new services and create necessary documentation.
6. Represent the team leader and line manager in meetings.
7. Ensure sensitive customer information is protected, maintaining BT’s reputation as a trustworthy company.
8. Support and maintain SIEM infrastructure, including applications and operating systems.

The skills you’ll need

1. Strong knowledge and extensive experience in supporting and designing SIEM/EDR platforms.
2. Splunk & LogRhythm TDA (Mandatory)
3. In-depth understanding of key technologies and products for troubleshooting and cyber security investigations, including:

• Linux/Unix OS
• Windows OS
• Firewalls and Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW)
• Network devices
• Cloud platforms
• Networking (TCP/IP)
• Operational technology

Here are some of the great benefits we offer

1. Competitive salary
2. BT Pension scheme with a minimum 5% employee contribution and 10% BT contribution
3. Direct share scheme
4. Exclusive discounts on BT broadband packages
5. 50% off EE mobile plans and SIM-only plans, plus 50% discount for friends and family
6. Support for working parents, including paid maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave
7. Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan and other benefits like dental insurance and gym membership
8. 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with an option to buy extra holiday
9. Volunteering days to support your local community

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE: Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

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