About this role

You'll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued.

From operating systems, build automation, deployment, monitoring, data storage, virtualisation and in-life management and audit, you’ll be delivering the platforms that many of our deliveries depend upon. You’ll be deeply involved in the full engineering and test life-cycle, including working directly with stakeholders to understand and capture requirements/user stories, through to integration, acceptance and customer sign off aligned to expectations.

It’s a fast paced, constantly evolving team, that own the delivery and assurance of world class secure platforms that make a real difference to our Customers.

Security Clearance: The nature of our work means you will be expected to obtain and maintain a  DV clearance, so if you don’t currently have one, we will need to undertake pre security checks before starting the role with us.  

You'll have the following responsibilities

Be hands on in assurance of world class secure platforms, through the creation of high and low level test designs.

Use a multitude of automation techniques and technologies to improve the way in which we perform our deliveries.

Provide ongoing support for existing systems and maintaining compatibility against external developments.

Provide technical coaching and mentoring to more junior team members.  

You'll have the following skills & experience

·       Knowledge and experience of manual and/or automated test execution and associated test activities such as Defect Management, Test Case creation, execution and recording etc.

·       Experience with a dedicated Test Management tool such as HP ALM, TestRail, X-Ray etc.  Knowledge of and experience with a variety of automation frameworks e.g. Robot Framework and use of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.

·       Experience with different scripting languages, such as Powershell, Bash, Python or Java.  

·       Knowledge of software methodologies such as Waterfall/V model, agile, lean, incremental.

·       Understanding of Databases and SQL e.g. MySql, Mongo, Postgres.

·       Broad understanding of networking fundamentals with particular focus on TCP/UDP and key application layer protocols such as TLS, HTTP and DNS.

·       Some knowledge of big data technologies and associated tool sets e.g. Elastic search, SIEM etc

·       Either qualified to degree level with some experience as a Technical Engineering professional, or significant experience of technical delivery.

Benefits

Discounted BT Broadband, TV & mobile packages and BT products

On target Bonus

Share options and 10% pension contribution

Professional development and paid for industry certifications/qualifications

Flexible benefits/rewards including dental insurance, healthcare, gym memberships etc.

Well-being support for you and your family

3 days paid volunteering a year

Flexible and smart working (subject to business needs)

About BT

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.

Security is one of the fastest growing parts of our global organisation. We protect our networks from more than 6,500 cyber-attacks each day, invest over £40m in research each year and employ more than 3,000 people - which makes us the largest private cyber security employer in the UK. With incredible opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills, we’ll invest in you, nurture potential and shape your future – whatever your background or experience. You can find out more about Security in BT here

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.

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!