BT Group
Network Engineering Specialist (IP management team)
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Network Engineering Specialist (IP Management Team)
Req ID: 59217
Job Function: Security Posting Dates: 30/06/2026 – 13/07/2026 Division: UK Business Job Location: London, Euston TE Advertised Salary: Competitive Salary + Benefits Recruiter: Lloyd Hughes Career Grade: D Internal Closing Date: 29/06/2026
About BT: It starts with Security
Security isn’t always the first thing people think of when they hear BT. But when it comes to keeping millions safely connected, We Are The Protectors.
Every day, our team blocked thousands of cyber-attacks so people can live their lives—and businesses can thrive. We deliver impact at scale, with real reach and responsibility. We connect for good, trusted by governments, protecting critical infrastructure, and safeguarding communities.
This role offers innovative, mission-focused work that’s as technologically challenging as it is rewarding. You’ll get access to breakthrough projects, cutting-edge tools, and a team of top-tier professionals. Plus, opportunities for unmatched career growth and personal development—because every contribution here is valued.
About the Role
The Engineering team is a large, multi-disciplinary professional services practice, organised by customer-facing capabilities and projects. Our mantra is "Technical Excellence in Engineering"—and we deliver elite technical solutions that only become possible when we carefully recruit, train, and develop our team.
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This London-based role is critical to our mission: your job is to deliver work packages on active projects with technical proficiency. Due to security requirements:
- worked on-site Mon-Fri (37.5hrs/week);
- hold a DV (Developer Vetting) Security Clearance (x£5k/yr allowable during clearance process);
- you must have lived in the UK for 10+ years to qualify.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Support o monthly operations and ensure all network infrastructure components are designed, built, tested, validated, maintained, and supported.
- Design and implement new and enhanced network technologies aligned with customers’ enterprise and remote site connectivity strategy.
- Define and uphold global standards for wireless, LAN, SD-WAN networks, and connectivity.
- Install, test, and configure hardware and software solutions, including firewalls, routers, switches, monitoring tools, and virtual systems.
- Oversee engineering efforts to ensure networking technologies remain up-to-date, secure, and supported.
Essential Skills & Experience
Technical Skills
Experience with (must have knowledge for most roles):
- Enterprise/operator routing protocols: OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, LDP, or RSVP.
- LAN switching at data centers/enterprises (preferably with experience in: RSTP/MSTP, LAG, MC-LAG, SPB), including redundancy and security protocols.
- Network security protocols: MACSEC, IPSEC, 802.1x.
- Firewall/IDS/IPS configuration, deployment, and management for network security.
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Desirable Additional Skills
- Contributes to strategic engineering roadmaps for BT.
- A business-minded mindset: ability to integrate technical, financial, and quality planning.
- Builds relationships with strictured, high-level customers.
Package & Benefits
We design your benefits and rewards around you—so you can work your way.
Core Benefits:
- 10% of salary "on target" bonus
- Free, 24/7 online private GP care (YOU + immediate family)
- Up-to 2 weeks paid carers leave for flexibility
- Extended maternity/special leave: 18 weeks full pay, 8 weeks half pay (equally applies to paternity/adoption)
- Discounted EE & BT products: mobile plans, broadband, TV & more
- Top-tier defined contribution pension scheme (5% you + 10% BT)
- Holiday purchase scheme.
Additional benefits available upon hire include healthcare plans, dental coverage, gym discounts, and more.
Ready to shape the future?
Since 1825, BT Business has empowers 1.2 million+ businesses across the UK. Alongside top technology for collaboration and security, your work pursues digital inclusion—equipping enterprises with the tools to grow.
Here, brilliance thrives in diverse teams, where careers and channels have real impact. Join us as a Network Engineering Specialist—become part of change.
Apply now. It starts with you.
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