IT Infrastructure Specialist

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you will 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.
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. 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.
Onsite (5 days office based ). Monday-Friday (37.5 hours per week). Be hands on in the design, build, development, integration, testing and maintenance of IT infrastructure to provide a robust customer on-premise platform.
Utilising your experience in physical and virtual host infrastructures to ensure a resilient platform for hosted applications
Executing against the project technical roadmap and delivery plan
Hands on experience in the design, build, development, integration, testing and maintenance of IT infrastructure
VMware infrastructure design, implementation and deployment skills
Advanced knowledge of Windows Server & Desktop including specification, operating system builds, deployment toolsets (such as MDT, SCCM), OS version uplifts and migration
Experience with SAN storage solutions and networking
IP network design including Juniper, Cisco configuration
Experience in use of Advanced Microsoft Active Directory including Group Policy definition and deployment, including OS and application integration
Integration with other supporting systems such as monitoring, patch update and Anti-Virus
PKI infrastructure design, build & deployment
MS SQL database skills including design, deployment, high availability, version migration
Ability to perform SAN storage implementation, configuration and systems upgrade
Built & deployed Network and Infrastructure management & monitoring tools with strong knowledge of SNMP, syslog & IP networking, with OS and network troubleshooting skills
Competitive salary
~10% on target bonus (Depending on country based)
~ BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
~ On-call allowance (Depending on role requirements)
~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
~ From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
~24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
~2 weeks paid carer’s leave
~ World-class training and development opportunities
~ Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
~ Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
~ Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop

We are protecting our networks from more than 6,500 cyber attacks each day, investing over £40m in research each year - and in employing nearly 3,000 people, we’re also the largest private cyber employer in the UK. With incredible opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills, we’ll invest in you, nurture your potential and shape your future – whatever your background or experience.
In today’s world, safe and secure digital connections have never been more vital. Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.
Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.