Network Specialist

Job Title: Network Specialist

Location: Ipswich / London/ Cheltenham

Competitive Salary +5k DV Bonus + 10% Pension Contributions

Due to the sensitive nature of this role you will be required to have DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels). An allowance of £5k per annum will be payable monthly while you hold this DV and continue to work in a role that requires that level of security clearance. The terms of this allowance will be made available if you are successful in being recruited into this role.

Security isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, We Are The Protectors. We deal with thousands of cyber-attacks every day, so that millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses. We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good.

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.

What you’ll do:

• Provide the technical direction for the build and delivery of world class secure networks.
• Be hands on in all aspects of the design, build, deployment and support of customer facing networks.
• Maintain monitoring and observability solutions to provide excellent service via our networks and applications.
• Employ and adapt industry-leading techniques and best practices to suit security challenges.
• Guide and coach junior members of the team and peer review their work.
  
  

You’ll definitely:

• Have experience integrating networks and network management software in on-premise environments.
• Have experience in designing, building and providing third-line support for complex IP networks, that are secure, scalable, resilient, and give high performance.
• Have knowledge of network design for security, including firewall, IDS and IPS experience.
• Deliver, coordinate and prioritise activities, responding positively to challenges, using your technical expertise to support you and those around you.
• Be a collaborative partner, developing great working relationships with stakeholders, sharing knowledge and collaborating.
  
  

You might even:

• Know how to use and have experience with LAN switching in small- and medium-scale data centre and enterprise environments, maybe including experience with RSTP/MSTP, LAG, MC-LAG or SPB and first-hop resilience and security protocols.
• Have experience with and knowledge of enterprise and operator-scale routing design using protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, LDP or RSVP.
• Have experience configuring and maintaining AAA software such as Cisco ISE
• Have exposure to Software Defined Networking principles, ideally with VMware NSX-T.
• Have experience of automation approaches, ideally with exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code tooling such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform. Transferable experience with Cisco DNA is also welcomed.
  
  

Diversity and Inclusion:

Diversity makes sense for us, for our customers and for our future. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences, and encourage applications from all sections of the community. Our ambition focuses on recruiting and retaining people who are under-represented in our workforce. Including those from ethnic minority groups, disabled and neurodiverse people and women. However, diversity does not end there and anyone with different backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages or stages of life, disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply. Find out more about BT’s D&I manifesto by searching on our website.

What's in it for you:

• Discounted BT Broadband, TV & mobile packages and BT products
• On target Bonus
• 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)
  
  

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. So, if you're excited about this role but your past-experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, don’t worry – we’d still love you to apply!