Architecture & Design Professional

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.

This is an opportunity to play your part and protect our company, our customers and our communities from cyberattack. Be part of a dedicated team and get ready to be challenged every day to make the most of your skills and experience. You’ll learn from those around you, and from outstanding training and development resources to become even better at what you do. With the best technology at your fingertips, you'll be part of a friendly and flexible working environment where your contribution is always valued.

Your Accountabilities

• Capture customer requirements, develop technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security threaths and vulnerabilities.
• Prepare Documents like, HLD/LLDs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) etc. 
• Create solutions that balance business requirements with information and cyber security requirements
• Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements.
• Evaluate new technologies and processes that enhance security capabilities.
• Work with a variety of external customers internally and externally.
• Engage with multiple teams across various verticals like PM,SRMs, operations etc to ensure that BT security requirements are considered when delivering/developing new services.

Purpose of the Role

Our philosophy is underpinned by a belief in the importance of human intelligence. No matter how advanced a technology, there will always be an attack that will get around it. Do you have what it takes to:

•   Design the scalable and futuristic solution for our customers
• Guide customers on regulatory/compliance depending on their industry/region.
• Understand Global threat landscape
• Manage internal/external customers
• Constant Learning

Key Skills

Technical Skills:

• NGFW : Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, CheckPoint, CISCO etc.
• Proxy: Zscalaer, Blue Coat
• AAA: CISCO ISE, ForeScout, NAC.
• SIEM/Security Analytics & Management: QRadar, ArcSight, SkyBox etc.
• APTs: FireEye, Symantec
• DDos: Arbor, Akamai
• Scripting: Pyton/Pearl  
• VPN: SSL, IKE v1 & v2

Security is one of the fastest growing parts of our global organisation. We are protecting our networks from more than 6,500 cyber attacks each day, investing over £40m in research each year - and in employing nearly 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, nurture your potential and shape your future – whatever your background or experience. ​

In today’s world, safe and secure digital connections have never been more vital. 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. Play your part. Make a difference. We are the Protectors.

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.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.