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About this role

This role is about solving our defence customer’s complex technological challenges by creating innovative digital solutions. Making use of BT and industry offerings you will transform the way that they can do business in achieving their vision. You will also be providing key technology design and implementation expertise throughout all stages of the solutions design engagement life cycle.

You'll have the following responsibilities

You'll have the following responsibilities

• Be an advocate for our company, our customers and our team

• Build the right networking infrastructure solutions from customer requirements

• Provide end-to-end networking infrastructure technical design, implementation and accountability throughout the pre-sales and delivery life cycle

• Define and create pre-sales and post sales technical collateral

• Develop customer relationships and deliver an outstanding customer experience.

You'll have the following skills & experience

• UKSV Security Check clearance (as a minimum)

• A current vendor specialist/professional level certification and/or proven specialist/professional level experience

• Comprehensive design and implementation knowledge across a range of networking infrastructure technologies and products, in at least one of the following three key areas:

o Optical networking (xWDM), MPLS, low bandwidth data circuits

o IP networking – routing and switching

o Network security – firewalling, authentication, proxies

• Responding to public sector propositions and bid proposals based on customer requirements (OJEU, PPQ, ISOS, ISDS, ISFT, ITN, ITT)

• Defining and creating design and implementation documentation in line with customer requirements

• Proven commercial awareness to ensure solutions meet customer requirements both technically and in terms of cost

• Identifying and mitigate risks, and problem-solving for networking infrastructure technologies

• Communicating and influencing across all levels and all technical abilities

• Working in major public industry sectors; Defence (MoD) and/or HM Government departments or agencies

• Knowledge and experienced in HMG MoD compliance policies (JSP).

Key Skills Required 

• Understanding of the technical aspects of DWDM, SDH designs, knowledge of Optical Transport Networking

• Hands on experience and ability to configure, test , commission and install DWDM/SDH/Ethernet equipment and solutions

• Experience with legacy TDM and low speed transmission systems/ Test equipment and testing methods

• Vendor experience: Alcatel-Lucent, Nokia

• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal support and guidance 

Benefits

At BT, we entertain, educate and empower millions of people every single day. We’re a brand built on connecting people – whether that’s friends, family, businesses or communities. Working here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but – more than that – you’ll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration and inclusivity, that takes a genuine and proactive interest in your progress and development. Benefits of working for BT include:

• Competitive salary and on-target bonus plan

• World-class training and development opportunities

• 25 days’ annual leave (not including bank holidays)

• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages

• Car allowance (dependent on your role)

• Share option and pension scheme programmes

• Flexible benefits to fit around you

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About BT

BT has a key role in British society, fostering change and leading technology innovation. From delivering the Olympics, to supporting the emergency services, to investing more into research than any other UK technology company, we take pride in everything we do - and in the people who work here.

We're now a global company operating at the forefront of the information age, employing 90,000 people in 180 countries. And we're on a mission. Guided by our core values of Personal, Simple and Brilliant our goal is to help customers, communities and businesses overcome barriers and release their potential.

So, if you're interested in the power of potential, why not join us today and release yours? You can read more here about what it's like to work at BT

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!