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There are two things that we want to share with anyone considering joining us.

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

We are in an incredibly competitive industry and it’s not just the technology that’s important, but the world of promise it creates for our customers. We live and work in a connected world where people want seamless service, great products and the best connectivity there is, as well as continually expecting more and more from us, and rightly so. Digital is BT’s powerhouse, with our expert technologists, we have a unique position in BT. By bringing together our technical and commercial expertise, and our insight and passion for customer experience, we help BT stand out from the competition. With the best networks and smart innovative products, combined with a personal experience, it sets us apart from the pack. 

Innovation drives everything we’ve done since BT started in 1846. Coming up with new ideas and developing new technologies is central to our future. We want to improve people’s lives for the better in welcome, relevant and affordable ways and we’ll be fast to market with an effortless experience to match.  We will continue to focus on developing our converged network capabilities which will give customers seamless connectivity. Our skilled people will lead this technological revolution, not only for our customers but for the industry across the Globe, truly making customers our heartbeat.  

In Digital, we’re creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences. We’re happy to consider ways of working that will mean you can perform at your best.  

You'll have the following responsibilities

The Data and AI Delivery Unit is using innovative ways of leveraging BTs data such as AI and Machine Learning techniques to make better data driven decisions and to drive revenue in both our on-prem and Google Cloud Platform estates. As part of this ambition it is key deliver safely protecting the data at every stage. This job is vital because the Data and AI Security Specialist role encompasses the promotion of strategy, pro-active security management and part of the wider vulnerability management (VM) team in BT.  

This job protects one of BTs most important asset its Data. It directs all security projects that feed into Data and AI Security Delivery Unit, actively monitors and manages security exposure across a wide variety of measures.

The Data and AI Security Specialist must: 

• Understand the role of data in relation to Business process and systems 
• Implement a vulnerability management strategy across Data and AI applications and maintain a good security posture and hygiene across systems. 
• Lead and drive in dynamically reducing the vulnerabilities across the estate.  
• Create a change network that builds consensus and momentum for change with join purpose, learning, decision making and accountability across different teams. 
• Stay up to date and on top of the latest cyber security threats in BT and the industry and be able to quickly react, plan and remediate the UAV’s (urgent attention vulnerabilities) when applicable. 
• Prioritise and book in key Data and AI applications and newly developed applications for penetration testing 
• The main area of responsibility is vulnerability management, tools deployment and penetration testing.  
• The role matrixes into several areas and several core initiatives with the central security team in BT.  
• Spotting of automation opportunities within the security space.    

You'll have the following skills & experience

• Stakeholder Management: Managing expectations and the level of stakeholder engagement. Ability to manage to complex political relationships in a variety of business and technical situations. Influence and engage with stakeholders in decisions based on analysis of their needs, interests and impact. Use empathy and the right language to avoid misunderstanding.  
• Security Experience: Experience is needed within several key areas; Security tools rollout, Vulnerability patching, pen testing when its needed and the process. 
• Customer Experience: Identify opportunities and solutions that deliver “wow” experiences for our Customers. Building and agreeing implementation plans that drive fundamental changes to customer experience in a major domain.  
• Problem Solving: Uses judgement & experience to solve often highly complex and abstract problems across the domain, such as launching new products and services, solving customer experience problems. Includes defining and alignment to business strategy.  
• Automation: Have an eye for automation opportunities to save man hours and costs. 
• Security Expert: Expert knowledge of IT Security policies, objectives, controls and remediations  and significant experience in a senior IT Security role. 
• Technical Solutions: Demonstrates a breadth of technical acumen and commercial insight to determine how to solve problems through the use of technology and innovation including in Google Cloud 
• Customer Experience: Experience in understanding the fundamental customer experiences that drive NPS, customer satisfaction and churn. 
• Cloud Certified: Experience of working in Cloud Environments. The preference is that a Cloud Security Certification will be held. 
• Security Certified: CISSP or equivalent is preferred 

 

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!