Security Automation Lead

Why Networks?

We are in an incredibly competitive industry and it’s not just the technology that’s important, but the world of promise it creates for our customers. We live and work in a connected world where people want seamless service, great products and the best connectivity there is, as well as continually expecting more and more from us, and rightly so. Technology is BT’s powerhouse, with our expert technologists, we have a unique position in BT. By bringing together our technical and commercial expertise, and our insight and passion for customer experience, we help BT stand out from the competition. With the best networks and smart innovative products, combined with a personal experience, it sets us apart from the pack.

Innovation drives everything we’ve done since BT started in 1846. Coming up with new ideas and developing new technologies is central to our future. We want to improve people’s lives for the better in welcome, relevant and affordable ways and we’ll be fast to market with an effortless experience to match.  We will continue to focus on developing our converged network capabilities which will give customers seamless connectivity. Our skilled people will lead this technological revolution, not only for our customers but for the industry across the Globe, truly making customers our heartbeat.

In Technology, we’re creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences. We’re happy to consider ways of working that will mean you can perform at your best.
 

What you’ll be doing

•    DevOps and automation authority for specific SecDev’s Cyber capabilities
•    Technical leadership and responsible for keys part of SecDev DevOps framework, designing and implement common Automation and DevOps standards across the unit
•    Work with platforms team and design leads on automation requirements management across unit
•    Design, build and test of automation of SecDev capabilities
•    Aid and design solutions for the automated deployment of the new cyber protection infrastructure, and contribute to the activities till operationally live and accepted into service, if required as part of the project working on
•    Work as part of the wider team, to drive automation and DevOps culture across unit
•    To continually develop professional DevOps and Cybersecurity skills and DevOps and awareness, to always remain ahead of our attackers, and develop the skills of others in the team
•    Lead on continuous improvement of SecDev DevOps standards.
•    Where required to provide 2nd line support to maintain service availability during cyber attack
•    Mentoring team members wherever necessary and keeping abreast of latest technologies in providing automated solutions.

Skills required for the job

Essential:
•    A general technologist, with a genuine demonstrable experience and interest in both Cybersecurity and DevOps
•    Have familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Puppet or Ansible, scripting languages such as Python and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
•    Have experience working in a Cybersecurity environment providing business critical security solutions
•    Be comfortable with hands on scripting, infrastructure as code and related development activities
•    Strong understanding of network and cloud technologies
•    Good hands-on experience with Linux 
•    An aptitude for autonomous learning as required by the demands of the business
•    Assertiveness and an aptitude for leading change and roll out of new standards and improved ways of working
•    Proven problem-solving abilities
•    Excellent team working skills 

Advantageous:

•    Have some familiarity with git/gitlab and artefact repo’s (e.g Nexus)
•    Experience with automated test frameworks
•    Have experience in one of more of these Cybersecurity technologies:
o    SIEM technology (preferably Elastic)
o    Host based security products (threat detection, micro segmentation)
o    Vulnerability and Compliance Management
o    Privileged Access management
o    Secure Linux and Windows Administration
o    Secure Virtualisation technology
•    Knowledge of security compliance frameworks
•    Knowledge of Threat Management and related proactive security monitoring techniques
 

Our leadership standards

Looking in:
Leading inclusively and Safely
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.

Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.

Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.