Cyber Security Ops. Professional

Job Title:

Cyber Security Ops. Professional
Req
Job Function:
Security
Posting

Start Date:

17/08/2026
Posting End Date: 27/08/2026
Division: UK Business

Job Location:

G  Cheltenham TE, G  Ipswich - A04 Adastral Pk, G
-Manchester-New Bailey
Advertised Salary:
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Career Grade: E
Internal Closing Date: 27/08/26

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you may be required to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance (). An allowance of £5k per annum may be payable monthly while you hold this DV and continue to work in a role that requires that level of security clearance. The terms of this allowance will be made available if you are successful in being recruited into this role.

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 every day, so that 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.

You'll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people.

Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued.

Our purpose is to use the power of communication to make a better world. For each other, for our customers, for society and our communities.

This role is part of the BT Security team, providing end-to-end security for its wider customer base. It helps BT manage its contractual security obligations and contributes to the protection of brand and reputation.

• Responsible for the protective monitoring of systems and networks, specifically security information and event management (SIEM).
• Supporting Operational Security and Service Delivery Teams, to ensure they have up-to-date and effective technical security controls.

This job role can be based in Ipswich, Cheltenham, London or Manchester. Due to security requirements, this role requires you to be located on site during your working hours. Mon-Fri 37.5. DV Security Clearance is required. Must have lived in UK for 10+ years to obtain clearance.

• Operating within a SOC team to utilise SIEM and available data to pro-actively monitor, identify, analyse, and respond to security threats.
• Incident detection, reporting, initial analysis/investigation, and incident prioritisation, to support the Security Incident Process
• Implementation and support of SIEM configuration - dashboards, rules, alerts, correlations, watchlists, reports etc
• Utilising other security technologies to enhance detection and identification of threats (Firewall, Anti-Virus, EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS)
• Implementation and maintaining of SOC processes (including Playbooks)

• Data Analysis
• Incident Response
• Incident Management
• Security Assessment
• Cyber Threat Intel

• Strong skills in using security event and log data to identify security threats
• Proficient in the use of SIEM technologies for security analysis and investigation. Including
• A good working knowledge of the Cyber Threat landscape
• A good working knowledge of Incident Management Processes
• Using Threat Intelligence to prioritise threats to monitored systems
• Understanding and using the MITRE ATT&CK Framework
• Working knowledge of end-point security technologies and their management technologies (Anti-virus, EDR, XDR)

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…