BT Group
Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist
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#Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist
Req ID: 59024
Job Function: Cyber Security
Posting Dates:
- Start: 26/06/2026
- End: 08/07/2026
Location: UK (Bristol & Chippenham)
- Primary Office: GBR Bristol CTRL TE
- Alternative Location: Chippenham
Position Highlights:
- Salary & Benefits: Competitive salatory + Benefits
- Grade: Internal D / Competitive
- Contract: Permanent – Full-time (37.5 hrs/week)
- Closing Date: 8th July 2026
Applicant Requirement Before Applying: The role requires a Security Clearance (SC as minimum) and 5 years of UK working experience.
About the Role
BT’s Defence security team is recruiting an experienced Technical Security and Information Assurance Specialist to support sensitive customer environments, ensuring Secure by Design principles. The role focuses on compliance with frameworks, policies, and legislation, including assessments of cloud, hybrid, networking, and on-premise architectures.
Your responsibilities include:
- Providing trusted security authority collaboration with engineering, operations, architects, and assurance bodies.
- Aligning with emerging threats, managing risk, and assuring end-to-end system lifecycles from возникновению Design through operation.
What You’ll Be Doing
Your work will encompass:
- Guiding thought leadership for BT’s future secure offerings, incorporating industry expertise in new technologies.
- Engaging with existing teams (including technical and business development leads) to understand, embed, and maintain security throughout design and operations.
- Supporting sales and business win teams, ensuring security deliverables are scheduled and aligned with business objectives.
- Conducting threat and risk assessments across BT Defence portfolios.
- Applying proportionate security controls tailored to organisational needs.
- Providing cyber security expertise to enhance Defence security collaboration.
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Essential Skills & Experience
To be considered for this role, you must:
- Already hold or be capable of obtaining/maintaining a Security Clearance (SC). Sole UK nationality required.
- Demonstrate a proven track record in security and information risk management.
- Exhibit a strong technical understanding of:
- Cloud and hybrid security systems, including on-premise and distributed models.
- Network security covering WAN, LAN, and WLAN; integrating with BT’s ICT infrastructure and Def Stan assessments.
- Possess outstanding verbal/written communication skills.
- Have hands-on experience working with critical security documentation, such as:
- Security Management Plans
- Security Cases
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Desirable Skills & Experience
Useful qualifications include:
- Proficient experience in public-sector engagements, working alongside:
- MoD (Ministry of Defence)
- HM Government departments/agencies.
- Experience addressing contemporaneous threats, such as:
- Kubernetes (containerisation environments)
- Cryptographic security challenges
- Boundary protection frameworks relevant to defence environments.
- Knowledge and adherence to Defence Security Model standards, specifically:
- DEFCON 658
- DEFSTAN 05-138
- Creation of Cyber Implementation Plans (CIP) to adhere to Defence protocols.
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Our Package
We offer:
- Competitive salary and performance-based performance bonus.
- Flexible and smart working arrangements aligned with team needs.
- Tailored training and development opportunities for skill enhancement.
- Competitive share options and pension scheme contributions.
- BT/EE core product discounts.
- Generous 25 days annual leave (excluding public holidays).
- 3 days paid volunteer leave annually.
- Blood/standard family has been included here.
[Contact Recruiter:] Jayson Coley-Wynters
About BT Business
With 180+ years history behind us, BT Business serves 1.2 million business customers in the UK through secure connectivity, collaboration platforms, and digital inclusion. Our customers span from large corporations and public sector departments to lone entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs.
BT Business is led by Customer-First Challengers who bring:
- Commitment, clarity, and connectivity driving our decision-making.
- A belief in celebrating diversity and inclusion.
- The vision of macro impact through championing digital inclusion and equipping individuals and businesses with the skills to prosper in a digital economy.
Joining our team means becoming part of an innovative, multi-skilled community, joining forces on a mission to connect for good. We strive to empower society by ensuring equal access to digital tools and resources for all.
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