Recruiter: Lloyd Hughes
Career Grade: D
Internal Closing Date: 16/06/2026
Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you will be required to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance. An allowance of £5k per annum may 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.
Why this job matters
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. You will work on rare projects with exciting tools and brilliant people, and you will have the opportunity to learn about a wide range of technologies, hardware, and DevOps practices.
What you’ll be doing
* Own and contribute to the delivery of specific components and tasks within projects.
* Engage and foster relationships with the customer, suppliers, professional networks, and subject matter experts.
* Lead the creation of high‑level designs and architectures for platforms, that could include on‑prem, cloud or hybrid solutions, and that deliver against customer requirements.
* Be hands‑on in the design, development, and testing of the solution. This could include the specification of the system, choice of technologies, creation of data models, implementation, configuration, development, and testing.
* Ensure security requirements are met with the solutions that are created.
* Provide third‑line support to deployed cloud‑based solutions.
* Actively contribute to team knowledge sharing, performing mentoring and coaching.
Essential Skills
* Infrastructure Architecture Design
* IT Infrastructure
* Data Centre Infrastructure
* Systems Integration
* Troubleshooting
What we'd like to see on your CV
* Be self‑driven, able to get to grips with new technology when needed and demonstrate independent research and learning.
* Demonstrate excellent problem‑solving abilities and work through issues in a logical manner, documenting solutions as required.
* Have in‑depth technical knowledge of the Linux Operating System.
* Understand and have experience of Infrastructure‑as‑code, Configuration Management, and automation tools (Puppet, Ansible, Terraform or similar).
* Understand network architecture: routing, switching, firewalls & VLANs.
You might even:
* Have knowledge of big data architectures and experience designing new big data solutions.
* Have knowledge of cloud and hybrid data processing architectures.
* Have a range of skills in scripting and the Python programming language.
* Have experience of working and leading tasks using a DevOps way of working.
* Have experience of owning the delivery of projects against Time, Cost and Quality metrics.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* 10% on target bonus (Depending on country based)
* BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
* On‑call allowance (Depending on role requirements)
* 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
* Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
* World‑class training and development opportunities
* From January 2025, 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.
* 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
* 2 weeks paid carer’s leave
* Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
* Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
* Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop
We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women, people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway – you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.
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