Reliability Engineering Specialist, Policy Core - ESN

Why this job matters

The Emergency Services Network (ESN) is a huge strategic priority for BT and our commitment to do the best for our customer and our country.  ESN will be one of the most advanced Emergency Services Networks in the world and BT is proud to the official supplier providing mission critical and trusted communications for Britain’s Emergency Services. The ESN will replace the existing Airwave network and building upon on EE’s existing 4G network and to provide essential new voice, data services, and critical communications services to 300,000 members of frontline emergency service users.

For over a decade, our mobile network has been a leader, adapting to digital transformation driven by software-based networks, next-generation services, and cloud technologies. Our Mobile Test and Innovation Labs integrate these future technologies early, ensuring BT and EE maintain top-tier service. The labs design, build, test, and deliver cutting-edge converged network services, leveraging advancements like 5G and Network Function Virtualization. The Packet Core team supports the development and testing of new services, enabling innovation and refining existing solutions to meet customer experience and network leadership goals.

The successful candidate will be cleared to BPSS (or equivalent) as a minimum.  You may even be required to undergo National Security Vetting (e.g. CTC, SC or NPPV).

What you’ll be doing

•    Own and manage the build, operation, and maintenance of policy core platforms in innovation labs, contributing to delivery plans and platform integration.
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Design, Operations, Development, and QA, while leading technical discussions and investigations across mobile core networks.
•    Oversee incident, change, problem, risk, and vulnerability management, using network tools (CNOM, Wireshark, NetScout, ENIQ) to trace and resolve issues.
•    Ensure alignment of test environments with the live EE network, driving continuous improvement and promoting automation solutions for the mobile core.
•    Work with other business units and third parties to enhance service performance, quality, and customer experience, leading configuration changes via CICD pipelines with thorough sanity checks.

The skills you’ll need

What we want to see on your CV

• Expert level knowledge of Cloud Native Core, Policy Control Function.
• Proven Hands on Experience on Oracle’s CNCC, PCF, DbTier, OCCNE systems.
• Demonstrate 5G / LTE architecture, call flows and knowledge of protocols such as BGP, PFCP, GTPv2, Diameter, SIP.  
• Good understanding of Kubernetes administration activities & troubleshooting. 
• Experience in MySQL, Python  & Automation CI / CD Pipeline. 

Benefits

At BT, we entertain, educate, and empower millions of people every single day. We’re a brand built on connecting people – whether that’s friends, family, businesses, or communities. Working here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but – more than that – you’ll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration, and inclusivity, that takes a genuine and proactive interest in your progress and development.
 
•    Competitive salary
•    10% on target annual bonus
•    BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
•    X4 Salary Life Assurance
•    25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
•    Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
•    World-class training and development opportunities
•    Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes
•    Discounted broadband, mobile and TV package
•    Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop
 

Flexible Working

This role offers a 3 together, 2 wherever working model. This means you are required to be at your contractual location 3 days a week with 2 flexible days per week.