Work within a specialist security team focused on protecting critical national infrastructure through the delivery of customer networks, platforms, and systems. Emphasis is placed on technical excellence and robust security practices. This is a full-time, onsite position available in Ipswich or Glasgow.
Responsibilities
- Define technical goals and assign tasks to team members
- Engage with senior management across the organisation, customers, and suppliers to influence resourcing and technical strategy
- Oversee team resourcing, manage site-specific challenges, and resolve operational issues
- Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to support team development
Requirements
- Proven experience in technical delivery for complex systems
- Demonstrated leadership in project delivery environments
- Skilled in collaborating with stakeholders to define and capture clear requirements
- Strong relationship management abilities with a proactive and positive approach
- Creative problem-solving in technical design and service improvement
- In-depth understanding of transmission networks and network management platforms
- Extensive hands-on experience with field network installation, integration, and testing
- Ability to lead multiple concurrent projects under pressure while meeting strict deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical documentation
- Experience in presentation, facilitation, coaching, and mentoring
- Holding DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance is mandatory
- Must have resided in the UK for at least 10 years to qualify for security clearance
Tech Stack
Transmission Network, Network management platforms, Field Network installation, Network integration, Network testing
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Enrolment in the BT Pension scheme with a minimum 5% employee contribution and a 10% employer contribution
- On-call allowance, where applicable based on role demands
- 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Wide range of flexible benefits including cycle-to-work schemes, healthcare options, and season ticket loans
- Access to world-class training and professional development programmes
- Equal family leave policy from January 2025: 18 weeks full pay, 8 weeks half pay, and 26 weeks at statutory rate for all parents
- Enhanced support for women’s health, including menopause care, cancer screenings, and period care products
- 24/7 access to private virtual GP appointments for UK-based employees
- Two weeks of paid carer’s leave
- Opportunity to participate in BT Share Saving schemes
- Discounted broadband, mobile, and TV services
- Access to hundreds of retail discounts, including through the BT shop
Compensation
Competitive salary; £5,000 per annum security clearance allowance paid monthly while holding DV clearance. On-call allowance may apply depending on role requirements.
Work Arrangement
Onsite in Ipswich or Glasgow, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Roles require five days per week in the office. Flexible arrangements such as job share or reduced hours may be considered upon request.
Team
Part of a large, multi-disciplined engineering practice organised around customer-focused capabilities, with sub-teams managing individual or multiple engineering delivery projects.
- Commitment to engineering excellence
- Inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive
- Dedicated to fostering diversity, inclusion, and authenticity
- Invests in employee growth and long-term career development
- Defends networks against over 6,500 cyber threats daily
- Plays a key role in maintaining secure connectivity for people and businesses
Additional Information
- DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance is required for this position
- A £5,000 annual allowance is payable monthly while holding DV clearance and working in a relevant role
- Applicants must have lived in the UK for at least 10 years to be eligible for security clearance
- Career Grade: TM4
- Internal application deadline: 19/03/26
- Recruiter: Krystle James
- LI-Onsite
- Flexible working options including job share and reduced hours are welcomed despite the full-time designation
- Reasonable adjustments are available during the selection process upon request
- Applicants are encouraged even if they do not meet every listed requirement
