BT Careers Near Me – Software engineer

About the job

Job Req ID:

1021

Posting Date:

15-Oct-2023

Function:

Infrastructure

Location:

Basingstoke Road, Reading, United Kingdom

Salary:

Competitive

Senior Big Data Systems engineer

Reading

BT Security ensures that the world continues to connect safely and free from cyberattacks. Every day, our vital work impacts upon millions of organisations and individuals. We ensure nation-states, governments, public services, emergency services, armed forces, people and businesses stay safely connected, as well as providing security solutions to public and private sector customers across 180 countries.

About This Role

Our team maintain and develop a big data platform for a UK critical national infrastructure customer. The platform supports a suite of cutting-edge cybersecurity and data science tools. The team uses DevOps methodology to deliver continuous improvements that ensure the platform meets rapidly changing security requirements.

In this role you will be a key driver in improving our customer’s cyber capability. The customer will look to you as a technical expert for a range of activities and you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in many areas. You must be a self-motivated individual, with the ability to make changes that improve our services and will be involved in short-, medium- and long-term strategy for this customer and wider BT security policy.

You’ll Have The Following Responsibilities

• To aide in the continuous development of the platform, actively looking to enhance functionality and usability
• To work closely with a team of security analysts to develop and improve security use cases
• To develop a big data streaming pipeline in Apache NiFi or Logstash
• To work on continuous integration and development toolsets (Jenkins) to deploy new features
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the cybersecurity field and apply this to ensure our customer’s infrastructure remains protected

Technical Skills & Experience

• Able to creatively apply a wide range of technical and/management principles
• Developing data science solutions to big data and cyber security problems
• Linux operating systems skills (patching, support, development)
• Knowledge of Elasticsearch (ELK) and big data systems Experience of Cyber Monitoring tools (SIEMs)
• Knowledge of Code automation tools (Puppet, Ansible) and scripting skills (Bash, Python)
• Knowledge or experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins),
• Knowledge or experience of large scale ETL using Apache NiFi and Apache Kafka
• Ability to build relationships with senior customers and stakeholders
• Qualified to a degree level or with significant technical experience

This role is a unique opportunity to work in a challenging environment where you can bring your own experience and expertise to make a difference to our customers. In return you’ll learn from a highly skilled team and develop your skills in big data applications, data science and cybersecurity toolsets.

Working 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday within our core operating hours, there is local flexibility on start / finish times, with a 9 day fortnight being based on our customer site. (One day a fortnight based either at home or other BT office location)

You will be expected to obtain and maintain a MOD DV clearance, so if you don’t currently have one, we will need to undertake pre security checks before starting the role with us.

What’s in it for you?

• Career progression in BT Security and across BT with our internal development programme
• Competitive salary
• Location: Reading
• 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!