Network Security Professional And Specialists

Job description

Job Req ID: 63674 Posting Date : 23rd October 2026 Function : Cyber Security Hours : Full Time (Shift) Location : Manchester Salary : Competitive + Benefits (Internal banding D) BEFORE APPLYING PLEASE NOTE : All candidates must be commutable to Manchester, hold or able to hold SC (security clearance - minimum 5 years UK working history) and be a sole UK National Passport holder. About the role The Network Security Specialist is a key pillar within the Secure Networks team, reporting to the Network Security Operations Manager This role is critical to the successful delivery and support of customer security services, combining technical leadership, operational responsibility, incident ownership, and change governance to ensure high-quality outcomes across a 24/7 environment. What you’ll be doing • Provide technical leadership across Network Security Operations, acting as a key decision-maker within the team and supporting delivery from a 3rd Line / SME perspective. • Take ownership of critical (P1/P2) security incidents, providing technical leadership during high-priority outages or security events, driving resolution, stakeholder communication, and service restoration. • Own and support change management activities, ensuring all changes are risk-assessed, peer-reviewed, implemented to a high standard, and aligned with governance and customer expectations • Lead and promote best practice across ITIL frameworks, ensuring effective service delivery, incident management, and continuous improvement. Essential Skills / Experience Industry-recognised security certifications (or equivalent experience), such as: • Palo Alto PCNSE • Palo Alto Firewalls • F5 Load Balancers & Web Application Firewall (WAF) • Forescout NAC • Netskope •Supporting critical (P1/P2) incidents, driving technical resolution under pressure • Managing and implementing complex changes in line with governance and risk control processes • Maintaining service stability across multi-customer, multi-vendor environments • Network automation and continuous improvement • Experience with automation, scripting, or tooling to improve operational efficiency Our Package • Competitive salary and on-target bonus plan • Flexible and smart working • Training and development opportunities • Competitive share options and pension scheme • Access to discounts on BT & EE products • 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays) • 3 days paid volunteering a year • Weekly Hours: 37.5 (Shift pattern) • Salary: Level D • Position Type: Full-time • Contract: Permanent Join us at a pivotal moment for BT Business. We are executing a multi-year transformation to restore growth, modernise at scale and unlock new markets beyond connectivity. Our ambition is clear – return to sustainable revenue and EBITDA growth, strengthen our market position, and deliver meaningful shareholder value through disciplined execution and bold reinvention. We are fundamentally reshaping the business – simplifying our portfolio, digitising our customer experience and building market-leading capability across cyber, AI and managed services, all powered by the UK’s leading fixed and mobile networks. This is a shift from a legacy connectivity provider to a modern, solutions-led, AI-first business that can truly differentiate in a competitive and fast-moving market. With execution momentum building and a clear path to growth, the opportunity now is to scale what works, accelerate performance and fully realise our potential. This is about delivering against ambitious financial outcomes while transforming how we operate – creating a business that is simpler, faster, more innovative and easier to do business with. If you want to be part of the team shaping the turnaround of a multi-billion-pound business – and building a stronger, more competitive BT for the future – this is your moment. Apply Now Start applying with LinkedIn Please wait... Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. ©BT Group 2026 Cookie Consent Manager When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer. Required Cookies These cookies are required to use this website and can't be turned off. Required Cookies Required Cookies Provider Description Enabled SAP as service provider We use the following session cookies, which are all required to enable the website to function: "route" is used for session stickiness "careerSiteCompanyId" is used to send the request to the correct data centre "JSESSIONID" is placed on the visitor's device during the session so the server can identify the visitor "Load balancer cookie" (actual cookie name may vary) prevents a visitor from bouncing from one instance to another Cookies from provider SAPasserviceprovider are required and cannot be turned off Functional Cookies These cookies provide a better customer experience on this site, such as by remembering your login details, optimising video performance or providing us with information about how our site is used. You may freely choose to accept or decline these cookies at any time. Note that certain functionalities that these third-parties make available may be impacted if you do not accept these cookies. Consent to all Functional Cookies Functional Cookies Provider Description Enabled Vimeo Vimeo is a video hosting, sharing and services platform focused on the delivery of video. Opting out of Vimeo cookies will disable your ability to watch or interact with Vimeo videos. Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Consent to cookies from provider Vimeo YouTube YouTube is a video-sharing service where users can create their own profile, upload videos, watch, like and comment on videos. Opting out of YouTube cookies will disable your ability to watch or interact with YouTube videos. Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Consent to cookies from provider YouTube Advertising Cookies These cookies serve ads that are relevant to your interests. You may freely choose to accept or decline these cookies at any time. Note that certain functionality that these third parties make available may be impacted if you do not accept these cookies. Consent to all Advertising Cookies Advertising Cookies Provider Description Enabled Google Tag Manager Google Tag Manager is a tag management system for conversion tracking, site analytics, remarketing and more. Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Consent to cookies from provider GoogleTagManager LinkedIn LinkedIn is an employment-oriented social networking service. We use the Apply with LinkedIn feature to allow you to apply for jobs using your LinkedIn profile. Opting out of LinkedIn cookies will disable your ability to use Apply with LinkedIn. Cookie Policy Cookie Table Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Consent to cookies from provider LinkedIn