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Firstly, we’ve got big ambitions for our colleagues and the future of the organisation. These include our vision that inclusion and accessibility drive every conversation we have and every decision we make. We want our workforce to fully represent the communities and customers we serve, because a diverse business is a better business. We value every colleague, their diversity and the contribution that they make. When we say you’re welcome at BT, we really mean it.

Secondly, the one thing the pandemic has taught us is that a lot of current and future colleagues, where and when possible, want to embrace hybrid working. Therefore, we are introducing smart working at BT. Smart working means having the flexibility to choose, as a team, how and where you work depending on your team’s deliverables and needs; when you are at your shared core location to connect with others and when not. It may not be for every role, and, as part of the recruitment process, you’ll have the chance to discuss smart working and how it might work for the job you are applying for.

About this role

Cyber Security is a fast paced and growing industry. It is our responsibility as a major telecommunications provider to maintain our position as leaders within this field. Protecting BT is an essential part of the pan-BT strategy, our position within UK Critical National Infrastructure and influence with UK National Cyber Security Centre and other similar agencies worldwide. This benefits not only BT, but our customers, society and our communities.

Why this job matters

Security Governance – enacts security governance as a second line function to support the success of Cyber Essentials 

Security Assurance – collates and assesses first line evidence supporting the  effectiveness of BT’s cyber defences at Line 2, and drives improvements to BT’s cyber security risk posture in relation to Cyber Essentials.

CFU/CU security – interfaces, communicates and escalates risks to CFU representatives in respect to risks to Cyber Essentials and protecting BT

Security Certification – enable private/public sector revenues by driving BT’s compliance to Cyber Essentials

Stakeholder – maintains effective security relationships with wider BT colleagues, first line teams, stakeholders and certification bodies to ensure the appropriate management of risks exposed through certification activities

Efficiency – enacting Cyber Essentials certification with a continual improvement mindset

Expert – being the ‘go to’ person for technical Cyber Essentials interpretation and application within BT

You'll have the following responsibilities

Accountable for second line activities and checks for Cyber Essentials pan-BT and supporting member of key security governance boards. Accountable for ensuring the effective second line of defence for Cyber Essentials on behalf of CIS

Accountable for maintaining high quality relationships with internal teams, first line functions, business stakeholders and Certifying Bodies with regard to certification enactment 

Security Governance – Ensure assurance/ certification is enacted in the defined governance structure. Reporting, highlighting and escalating risks to relevant bodies within BT.

Responsible for driving compliance to security and certification schemes applicable to BT. 

Maintain high quality stakeholder engagement with the CFUs, product and capability owners for current and future certified entities to ensure security risks applicable to each are appropriately actioned 

Driving and monitoring risk management plans for certified entities within BT’s BU’s.

Leading and participating in an external dialogue with external certification bodies.

Supporting where appropriate teams’ other security certification & regulation activities.

You'll have the following skills & experience

Typically qualified to degree level, or equivalent professional experience with recognised qualifications

Appropriate security/cyber qualifications such as Member of Institute of Information Security Professionals 

Effective inter-personal and stakeholder management skills. Able to communicate and negotiate up to CEO level within BT and equivalent externally

Ability to work effectively in a global business context

Logical and analytical approach to enacting certification

Collaborative approach to working with peers in enacting certification

Technologically adept in a range of security technical controls 

Supportive of embracing new ways of working

Experience you would be expected to have

Experience gained a managerial level with a proven track record in security.

Experience of stakeholder management and influencing skills dealing with complex issues.

Broad technical control knowledge

Extensive in-depth knowledge and experience of certification and risk management.

Effective communicator – to team members, peers and stakeholders around the requirements and outputs for certification

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

10% on target bonus

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.

50% off BT and EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans

Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages

BT TV, including BT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership, and 25% off NOW Sport, Cinema and Kids

30% discount for friends and family on EE mobile pay monthly and SIM only plans

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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!