BT Group
Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist - ESN
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Job Title: Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist - ESN
Req ID: 62449
Job Function: Cyber Security
Posting Start Date: 04/09/2026
Posting End Date: 15/09/2026
Division: UK Business
Job Location: GBR Bristol - Assembly, GBR-Birmingham-Three Snowhill, GBR-London-BTHQ One Braham
Advertised Salary: Competitive, plus benefits
Location(s) - London, Birmingham or Bristol (You will need to be in the office at least 3 days a week)
About The Role
The Emergency Services Network (ESN) is a major strategic priority for BT and our commitment to connect for good for our customers and our country.
The Security of the ESN is key to our customer and to our Emergency Services users. Availability of the network is a matter of life or death to the Emergency Services, and they have to have confidence in the confidentiality and integrity of their communications and operations.
We have to build and maintain effective security controls to prevent and detect a wide range of cyber and physical threats.
This role provides assurance that BT internal teams and suppliers have met ESN security requirements.
As a ESN Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist, you will execute a range of workstreams in delivering contributions to the BT Group’s, ESN Programme’s and the Customer’s overall cyber security risk management program, which is designed to ensure that the technology systems and data associated with the ESN are adequately protected.
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You will be required to undergo National Security Vetting to SC or NPPV level.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Contributing to the ESN Security Management Plan, ISMS and Security Processes - ensuring effective management of security within the Programme and that Contract obligations are met.
- Identifying security threats to ESN and ensures the adequacy of processes and controls in place to mitigate them.
- Work with other Security professionals and other teams to meet ESN security objectives.
- Engage with Customer security teams, providing assurance that Security requirements are met and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Leading on Security Awareness and Engagement workpackages
- Identify and understand all elements of contractual security obligations for the ESN Contract.
- Deliver and verify the implementation of end to end security services as defined within specified the ESN contracts.
- Deliver and implement ISO27001 compliant security strategies, policies, procedures, processes, threat identification & responses that provide wrap-around security services and solutions for the ESN service.
- Deliver the required Security accreditation for the ESN contract.
- Manage operational risks related to people, information, assets, revenues and reputation and ensure compliance with relevant security requirements, typically: the HMG Security Policy Framework, Contractual Obligations, company security and business continuity policies.
- Monitor and manage third party supplier compliance to the flow-down of contractual obligations from BT.
- Monitor and manage security awareness within the ESN Programme.
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Essential Skills / Experience
- Security assurance experience, including carrying out assurance activities and writing reports and recommendations and presentation these to senior stakeholders.
- Experience with ISO 27001 controls and audit
- Experience of administering security processes, as well as awareness and engagement
Desirable Skills / Experience
- Knowledge of telecoms
Our Package
Tailored benefits make a real difference. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life.
You can design the package to suit you and your lifestyle. Your core benefits include:
- 10% on target annual bonus
- Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family
- Market-leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off
- Equalized maternity, paternity, and adoption leave – 18 weeks’ full pay and 8 weeks’ half pay
- Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband
- Market leading Pension scheme – 5% from you and 10% from us
- Holiday purchase scheme
You can select additional benefits, including healthcare, dental, gym memberships and more when you’re ready.
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