Job Description
Recruiter: Jayson Coley-Wynters
Career Grade: Competitive + Benefits (Internal grade D)
Closing Date: 13th April 2026
Security isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, we are the Protectors. We deal with thousands of cyber attacks daily, so millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses. We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good.
This is an opportunity to play your part and protect our company, our customers and our communities from cyberattack. Be part of a dedicated team and get ready to be challenged every day to make the most of your skills and experience. You’ll learn from those around you, and from outstanding training and development resources to become even better at what you do. With the best technology at your fingertips, you’ll be part of a friendly and flexible working environment where your contribution is always valued.
Job Description
You’ve got opportunities
From being part of a dynamic, global winning contract security management team to learning about new security solutions to customer presentations, this is a role where you can make a difference. As one of our Information Assurance Specialists, you’ll translate customer requirements into a security management framework whilst remaining sensitive to cost, strategy, and risk drivers. You’ll find out how amazing it feels to work collaboratively with our delivery and service operations teams to help keep our customer’s information secure. So, no more counting down the clock. Your future starts here.
What you’ll do:
- Work alongside other roles as an integral part of a contract team
- Provide subject matter expert support during customer meetings, bid responses, contract negotiations and presentations
- Implement information security management frameworks from first principles
- Create supporting security policies, processes, and standards
- Undertake contract security risk assessments and identify mitigating security controls
- Learn about our security products and keep up to date with the latest security technology
- Drive continuous improvement and transformational activities to improve contract security and reduce risk
- Guide and coach junior members of the team and peer review their work
You’ll definitely:
- Have demonstrable experience implementing ISO 27001 security management frameworks.
- Have strong stakeholder management skills.
- Have a proven track record in security management
- Be able to obtain and maintain SC level security clearance
- Have strong written and verbal communications skills
- Be self motivated and proactive
- Be comfortable challenging and working to strict deadlines
- Be organised and able to multi task
- Use your initiative and be comfortable working with changing requirements
- Be commercially aware
- Have an enquiring mind, thirst for knowledge and willingness to learn
You might even:
- Have experience of continuous improvement or transformation projects
- Have experience working with any of the following security standards:
- NIST SP 800-53
- SANS CIS 20-06
- ISO 22301:2012
- HMG Minimum Cyber Security Standard
- NIST SP 800-61
- Hold recognised Industry Security Qualifications e.g. CISSP and ISO27001 Implementation/Audit
- Be a member of an accredited professional body e.g., Full Member of CIISec
- Have a good technical understanding of information communications technology
A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:
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.
We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.
DON’T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?
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.