Note: To apply for this role you must already hold the relevant DV Security Clearance. This job role can be based in Ipswich, London or Manchester. Due to security requirements, this role requires you to be located on site during your working hours. Mon-Fri 37.5.
What you’ll be doing
Depending on your skills, interests and experience, you may
- Build tools and platforms that help cyber teams work more effectively.
- Explore large and complex datasets to uncover valuable insights.
- Develop automation and software that improves cyber operations.
- Research emerging technologies, threats and analytical techniques.
- Support investigations into sophisticated cyber activity.
- Create new capabilities that help defend the UK's critical infrastructure and government organisations.
- Collaborate with engineers, analysts, researchers and cyber specialists to solve challenging problems.
- Continuously learn and adapt as technologies, threats and opportunities evolve.
No two careers in this space look identical —and that's part of what makes it interesting.
You might be a good fit if you've ever found yourself asking questions like:
- How do cyber teams actually uncover threats?
- How do the tools behind modern cyber investigations really work?
- How do you build the technology that powers cyber investigations at scale?
- How do software, data and cyber security all fit together?
- How can we stay ahead of constantly evolving threats?
- How can I turn curiosity into real-world impact?
- How can I bring all my previous experience together into one impactful role?
- How will cyber teams evolve and adapt to the AI-revolution?
You don't need to have all the answers already. We're looking for people with curiosity, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
Essential Skills / Experience
You don't need to be an expert in every area—we're looking for people who bring curiosity, potential and a genuine enthusiasm for technology and cyber security.
- A strong interest in cyber security, technology and solving complex problems.
- An analytical mindset with the ability to think logically and approach challenges in a structured way.
- A willingness to learn new tools, technologies and ways of working across cyber, software and data disciplines.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A proactive approach to learning, continuous improvement and personal development.
- An interest in understanding how technology, data and security can be used together to create meaningful outcomes.
- A growth mindset and enthusiasm for tackling unfamiliar challenges.
Desirable Skills / Experience
- These skills and experiences are helpful, but not required.
- Experience with programming, scripting or software development through work, education or personal projects.
- Familiarity with data analysis, data visualisation or working with large and complex datasets.
- Exposure to cyber security concepts such as security operations, threat detection, incident response, risk management or vulnerability management.
- Experience using automation to improve processes, increase efficiency or solve technical problems.
- Familiarity with Linux, cloud platforms, databases, APIs or modern development practices.
- An interest in emerging technologies, data science, artificial intelligence or machine learning.
- Practical security experience gained through personal projects, home labs, hackathons, open-source contributions or self-directed learning.
- A desire to contribute to capabilities that help protect organisations, services and infrastructure at scale.
Our Package
When you join our team, you'll play a role in delivering work that makes a real difference across the UK. In return, you'll be rewarded with a market-leading Total Reward package that reflects the value of your skills and expertise. From structured technical progression and industry-recognised training to generous family support and flexible benefits, we're committed to helping our people succeed at every stage of their career journey.
- A structured Technical Progression Pathway to recognise and reward appropriate technical people.
- Competitive DV market aligned salaries
- Tiered role based DV allowance
- World-class training and development opportunities
- 10% on target bonus
- Equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
- Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
- BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
- New BT Better Workplace working environments at strategic locations across the UK
- Huge range of flexible benefits including an EV salary sacrifice, cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan, additional annual leave
- On-call allowance (Depending on role requirements)
- Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop
- 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
- Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes
- 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
- 2 weeks paid carer’s leave
- Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
- Enhanced life assurance of up to ten times base salary
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