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Job Title:
Cyber Security Ops. Specialist Req Function:
Security Posting
Start Date:
15/05/2026
Posting End Date: 05/06/2026
Division: UK Business
Job Location:
G Reading - Theale ATE/UAXAdvertised Salary:
Competitive Salary + Benefits
** Recruiter:
Lloyd Hughes
**** Career Grade: D
**** Internal Closing Date: 5th June 2026
** 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.##
** About this role
** 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.
• Security incidents carry financial cost and can impact our brand and reputation. Proactively preventing, detecting and responding to incidents allows BT to reduce risk to the business and our customers.
• Any large organisation needs a centralised facility responsible for every aspect of Security, hardening the business posture from attack.
• Your role places real value in finding and adapting ways to protect and support our people, customers & communities.
** This job role is based near Reading.*
* ** Hybrid (4 days a week client site based & 1 day remote) 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
*** As a member of the Cyber Security Monitoring and Response team you will respond to immediate complex security threats.
* Responsible for working in a Security Operation Centre (SOC) environment
* Procedure creation and continuous improvement
* Responsible for initial triage on alerts and incidents.
* The SOC team’s goal is to detect, analyse, and respond to cybersecurity incidents using a combination of cutting-edge technology and a strong set of processes.## Essential Skills/Experience
* Threat Hunting
* Customer Relationship Management
* Cyber Threat Intelligence
* Incident Response
* Decision Making## Desirable Skills/Experience
* Experience working in a fast-paced operational security environment
* Knowledge of Security management, network and information security, people security and running of one or more services within a Security Operations Centre.
* 1 years’ experience working within an IT/IP network-based environment
* CompTIA Network+, Security+, CSA+ and/or CEH or equivalent
* Experience working in a customer facing environment
* Experience in one of the following toolsets: + Elastic/Kibana + Darktrace + Microsoft Sentinel/Defender## Our Package 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 your immediate family
• Market-leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off
• Equalized maternity, paternity, and adoption leave – 18 weeks’ full pay and 8 weeks’ half pay
• Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband
• Market leading Pension scheme – 5% from you and 10% from us
• Holiday purchase scheme
You can select additional benefits, including healthcare, dental, gym memberships and more when you’re ready.
Ready to connect for good and help shape the future? Apply now
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