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About this role

The Authentication Specialist is a key member of the Network Services team who underpin a suite of critical services that keep the company's employees, systems and even customers operating 24x7.  From authentication of users and their devices through systems access including privileged access through to DHCP, DNS and IP management to name but a few key functions. 

Working closely with others parts of BT to create and maintain robust security policies for these systems. 

Using your knowledge and experience to define and exceed existing standards

Planning migration of well over 50,000 devices to refreshed new platforms just one of the many things you'll be involved in

You'll have the following responsibilities

Responsible for the design and development of discreet solutions in line with wider architecture and security standards, demonstrating understanding of how solution impacts the wider Technology roadmap.

Identifies and solves routine problems with components designed, performs deep dive data analysis, potentially introducing new components or features to resolve issues.

Responsible for the design and development components of smaller and /or less complex projects in partnership with team, ensuring and documenting the quality of delivery.

Conducts technical peer reviews within the organisation or with suppliers to ensure outputs align to quality standards and customer requirements.

Design and deployment of new strategic authentication environments and maintaining roadmap in-line with the future plans of the key business stakeholders

Provide real time technical support during live production incidents to the operational support teams from across the business

Working out of hours to support business needs and protect service together with being part of the rota team for on-call support. 

You'll have the following skills & experience

Design of secure network authentication and support for Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE)

In depth knowledge of TACACS and RADIUS protocol

Experience supporting remote dedicated Authentication Services

Experience in One Time Password platforms

Experience of Windows Server - Network Policy Server

Supporting enhanced radius encryption technologies (EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS)

Good level of experience for developing code for automation, reporting, auditing and administration

Experience supporting large scale deployments of multi-tenant hosted authentication services

Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory

Networking Protocols (IP/DHCP/DNS)

Experience of Data Analysis tools using Kibana, splunk or other Big Data tools

Benefits

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

10% on target bonus

Pension scheme

Shares Plan

Flexible benefits: cycle to work, childcare vouchers, healthcare, etc.

Discounted BT products

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!