BT Careers Near Me – DevOps engineer

About the job

Job Req ID:

658

Posting Date:

15-Oct-2023

Function:

Cyber Security

Location:

Tewksbury Road, Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Salary:

competative

DevOps Engineer

Cheltenham

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.

Why this Job Matters:

Applied Research (AR) 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 AR mantra is “Technical Excellence in Delivery” 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 Applied Research profession and to deliver work packages on a delivery project

Our customers depend on us to bring technical insight and industry best practices to help them progress their mission. You will bring new technologies and suggest improvements to current working practices.

What your responsibilities will be:

You’ll be helping our customers to develop and deploy new technical solutions following industry best practices.You will be managing Linux servers and network infrastructure.

• Understand customer problems and work on technical solutions
• Investigate and recommend new toolsets and processes to help develop and deploy our software
• Develop metrics to monitor and help diagnose live issues
• Automate time consuming and repetitive processes
• Share knowledge both within the team and with our Special Interest Groups
• Influence customer decision making on technical areas
• Take ownership of planning, developing and delivering project areas

Skills Required:

Technical Skills:

• Makes technical decisions which influence the success of projects and team objectives
• Collaborate with customers to understand complex technical problems
• Design and develop bespoke solutions
• Investigate, analyse and recommened existing software products to meet our requirements
• Participate in the code review process
• Create test suites to verify code correctness
• Participates in external activities related to own specialism, e.g. attending technical conferences, knowledge sharing

Communication:

• Explain and present technical areas back to the team & customers as part of knowledge sharing sessions
• Produce technical documentation

Additional:

• Be able to quickly upskill on new technologies through a combination of self learning and external courses
• Member of a professional body appropriate to area of specialism.
• Security Clearance: A DV level of National Security Vetting will be required for this role. You will have existing clearence or be eligible for security clearence.

What’s in it for you?

• Career progression in BT Security and across BT with our internal development programme
• Competitive salary
• Location: Cheltemham
• Working requirements: On Site full time
• Weekly Hours: 37.5
• Position Type: Full Time
• Contract: Permanent

Benefits

• Discounted BT Broadband, TV & mobile packages and BT products
• On target Bonus
• Share options and 10% pension contribution
• Professional development and paid for industry certifications/qualifications
• Flexible benefits/rewards including dental insurance, healthcare, gym memberships etc.
• Well-being support for you and your family
• 3 days paid volunteering a year
• Flexible and smart working (subject to business needs)
• Due to the sensitive nature of this role you may be required to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels). 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.

About BT

There are two things that we want to share with anyone considering joining us.

Firstly, we’ve got big ambitions for our colleagues and the future of the organisation. These include our vision that inclusion and accessibility drive every conversation we have and every decision we make. We want our workforce to fully represent the communities and customers we serve, because a diverse business is a better business. We value every colleague, their diversity and the contribution that they make. When we say you’re welcome at BT, we really mean it.

Secondly, the one thing the pandemic has taught us is that a lot of current and future colleagues, where and when possible, want to embrace hybrid working. Therefore, we are introducing Smart Working at BT. Smart Working means having the flexibility to choose, as a team, how and where you work depending on your team’s deliverables and needs; when you are at your shared core location to connect with others and when not. It may not be for every role, and, as part of the recruitment process, you’ll have the chance to discuss Smart Working and how it might work for the job you are applying for.

Security is one of the fastest growing parts of our global organisation. We protect our networks from more than 6,500 cyber-attacks each day, invest over £40m in research each year and employ more than 3,000 people – which makes us the largest private cyber security employer in the UK. With incredible opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills, we’ll invest in you, nurture potential and shape your future – whatever your background or experience. You can find out more about Security in BT here

In today’s world, safe and secure digital connections have never been more vital. You’ll be joining a global company operating at the forefront of the information age: BT employs 90,000 people in 180 countries. With huge scale, we’re capable of achieving great things, striving to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers whilst creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed. Play your part. Make a difference. We are the Protectors.

How To Apply

It’s easy to apply online; you just need a copy of your up-to-date CV and to follow the step-by step process. Don’t worry if you need to make changes – you’ll have the opportunity to review and edit your work on the final page. We look forward to receiving your application!