Cloud Network Specialist (Cheltenham, Cheltenham, United Kingdom) Recruiter: 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.
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. 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.
We help BT fulfil its global regulatory obligations, supported by our close relationship with customers coupled with our technical expertise and operations staff. We develop innovative service and technical teams that create, manage, and maintain innovative solutions to meet specific customer problems.
You would be responsible for contributing to the design and deployment of new bespoke systems as well as supporting and maintaining existing ones. Onsite (5 days office based). Monday-Friday 37.5 hours. You must be able to obtain DV Security Clearance in order to start this role. Undertake routine daily activities and is accountable for system design, build, testing, validation, maintenance, and ongoing support of network and cloud infrastructure components.
# Undertake the implementation of new and enhanced technology that aligns to our customers’ strategic direction for enterprise, cloud and remote site connectivity.
# Manage the deployment, testing, and configurations of new platforms both physical and cloud based and the associated integration of these systems to provide end to end monitored services.
# Participate in technology lifecycle planning, including contributing to technology roadmaps and future capability development.
# Deliver the required documentation, knowledge transfer and training to successfully land new solutions into the support organisation.
Network Integration
Cisco CCNA Certification or equivalent experience
AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification or equivalent experience
Experience developing IaC on AWS using CloudFormation or Terraform.
AWS skills in Networks, EC2, ECS, Lambda (Python) and CloudWatch.
Experience as 2nd and 3rd line support of integrated Cloud and IP network solutions
AWS Professional and Speciality Certifications Certified
Security monitoring of Cloud platforms
AWS Systems Manager
AWS Direct Connect
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 requirements of the job role)
~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. 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
~ World-class training and development opportunities
~ 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 are protecting our networks from more than 6,500 cyber attacks each day, investing over £40m in research each year - and in employing nearly 3,000 people, we’re also the largest private cyber employer in the UK. With incredible opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills, we’ll invest in you, nurture your potential and shape your future – whatever your background or experience.
In today’s world, safe and secure digital connections have never been more vital. Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.
Studies have shown that women and 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.