Network Engineering Specialist (IP management team

Position: Network Engineering Specialist (IP management team)
Recruiter:
Lloyd Hughes Career Grade: DInternal Closing Date: 29/06/26

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you will 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.

About the role Engineering is a large multi-disciplined ‘professional services’ engineering practice. The team is organised in key customer focused capabilities which each have sub-capability areas comprising single or multiple engineering delivery projects.

Our Engineering mantra is “Technical Excellence in Engineering” and we deliver some amazing technical capabilities for our customers which can only happen if we recruit, train and support our people

The purpose of this role is to be technically proficient in an Engineering profession and to deliver work packages on a delivery project

This job role is based in London. 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.

What you’ll be doing
1. Undertakes routine daily activities and is accountable for system design, build, testing, validation, maintenance, and ongoing support of all network infrastructure components.
2. Undertakes the implementation of new and enhanced network technology that aligns to customers’ strategic direction for enterprise and remote site connectivity.
3. Maintains standards for global network infrastructure, including wireless, LAN and SD-WAN networks and connectivity.
4. Manages the installation, testing, and setup of new network hardware both physical and virtual (firewalls, routers, switching, monitoring) hardware and software.
5. Executes engineering efforts to ensue currency and supportability of networking technology.

Essential Skills / Experience Technical

Skills:

Experience of working with some of the following technologies or similar:

Have experience with and knowledge of enterprise and operator-scale routing design using protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, LDP or RSVP.Know how to use and have experience with LAN switching in small- and medium-scale data centre and enterprise environments, maybe including experience with RSTP/MSTP, LAG, MC-LAG or SPB and first-hop resilience and security protocols.

Have experience with and knowledge of implementing network security – MACSEC/IPSEC/802.1xHave knowledge of network design for security, including Firewall / IDS / IPS experience, including management & configuration

Desirable Skills / Experience Business acumen:
Contributes to formulation of BT Engineering strategy.

Creatively applies a wide range of technical and management principles.

Performs highly complex work activities covering technical, financial and quality aspects.

Develops relationships with senior customers.

Our Package Tailored benefits make a real difference. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life.

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