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Cyber Security Professional (Shift)
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Cyber Security Professional (Shift)
Job Title: Cyber Security Professional (Shift)
Req ID: 58250
Job Function: Cyber Security
Posting Dates:
- Start: 25/06/2026
- End: 07/07/2026
Division: UK Business Job Location: Manchester (New Bailey), GBR Salary: Competitive ** :+: Additional Benefits** (Internal grade E)
About the Role
This role is central to delivering technical knowledge, operational support, and security expertise across UK secure contracts. Success relies on building strong, trust-based working relationships by maintaining transparent communication, consistent delivery, and meeting expectations and deadlines.
You will manage security event monitoring and incident response across customer-managed environments, ensuring proactive mitigation of threats. Reporting to the 24/7/365 Cyber Security Operations Centre (CySOC), you will respond to real-time security incidents with urgency, expertise, and adherence to functional policies.
What You’ll Be Doing
As part of the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CySOC), you will:
- Detect and respond to immediate security threats across global customer networks in a 24x7 SOC environment.
- Monitor, analyse, investigate, and remediate real-time malicious or anomalous activities indicating potential security compromises.
- Collaborate with incident response teams and stakeholders to resolve security issues swiftly.
- Apply advanced technologies and security methodologies (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK & NIST) to support DNSOC’s mission of incident mitigation.
Key Focus Areas: ✔ Real-Time Threat Response: Assess and resolve live cyber threats in an operational setting. ✔ Analytical Rigour: Use industry frameworks to investigate and evaluate security patterns. ✔ Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with technical teams and business stakeholders to drive secure outcomes. ✔ Process Improvement: Contribute to strengthening security protocols and operational efficiency.
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Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven understanding of cybersecurity principles, including repository familiarity with:
- MITRE ATT&CK™ and NIST Cybersecurity Framework methodologies.
- Affinity for operational security (OpsSec) in network/cloud environments.
- Enthusiasm and passion for cybersecurity, with a proactive mindset and willingness to:
- Work independently and take initiative in problem-solving.
- Contribute to high-stakes fast-paced environments.
- Analytical precision and ability to:
- Maintain accuracy under pressure with high workloads.
- Prioritise critical tasks while handling multifaceted security issues.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills—both verbal and written—for:
- Collaborating with peers and leadership.
- Engaging professionally with stakeholders (technical and non-technical).
Desirable Skills & Experience
While not mandatory, the following will strengthen your application:
- Technical Exposure:
- Prior experience supporting IT/Network security environments, including knowledge of:
- Firewalls, endpoint protection, SIEM tools, and trend analysis.
- Core networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, etc.).
- Hands-on familiarity with onsite or hybrid operations setups in security workflows.
- Prior experience supporting IT/Network security environments, including knowledge of:
- Customer & Stakeholder Management:
- Experience in customer-facing security engagements, requiring responsiveness and professionalism.
- Complementary Workflows:
- A track record of adapting to fast-moving environments while delivering secure outcomes.
Our Offer
By joining BT Business, you’re not only securing a competitive salary—you’re joining an organisation with a culture of collaboration, growth, and impact.
Compensation & Benefits
Core Offer
- Competitive salary with potential for team-based performance bonuses (e.g., on target: 10%).
- Pension scheme (BT contribution 10% alongside minimum 5% employee contributions).
- 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with tenure) plus bank holidays.
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Flexible & Incentive Benefits
✅ On-call allowance to accommodate shift patterns. ✅ Healthcare, season ticket loan, cycle-to-work schemes. ✅ Access to millions in retail/sector discounts (e.g., upscale tech, financial, and lifestyle providers). ✅ World-class training and development, including upskilling opportunities for careers in cybersecurity.
Unique Perks
- Ability to purchase into:
- BT’s Shares Savings Scheme (Employee Share Plans).
- Discounted BT broadband, mobile, and TV services.
- Connectivity at scale: Helpshape the intersection of business and digital transformation.
Experience Your Best Work Environment
- Flexible work model (3-in-office, 2-remote) – an equilibrium of collaboration and autonomy.
- Inclusivity and diversity at the core of our organisation.
- Culture of belonging, where professional growth is actively pursued.
Work-Life Integration in a Dynamic Space
Flexible Work Model: 3 Together, 2 Whichever
- Three fixed days per week at your contractual location (New Bailey, Manchester).
- Two flexible days to align with social, family, and personal commitments.
At BT Business, we power 1.2 million UK enterprises—from government departments to new start-ups—with a commitment to secure connectivity. Whether technology, authenticity, or community, our drive is inspired by how security and innovation enable positive impact.
Join us and discover why talent thrives here— where collaboration + creativity changes lives, one secure connection at a time.
BT (British Telecommunications plc) is an equal opportunities employer. Confidentiality remains non-negotiable within our Operating Procedures.
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