Information Assurance Specialist

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.

**About this role**

**You’ve got opportunities**

From being part of a dynamic, global winning contract security management team to learning about new security solutions to customer presentations, this is a role where you can make a difference.

As one of our Information Assurance Specialists, you’ll translate customer requirements into a security management framework whilst remaining sensitive to cost, strategy, and risk drivers.

You’ll find out how amazing it feels to work collaboratively with our delivery and service operations teams to help keep our customer’s information secure. So, no more counting down the clock. Your future starts here.

**You'll have the following responsibilities**

**What you’ll do**:

- Work alongside other roles as an integral part of a contract team
- Implement information security management frameworks from first principles
- Create supporting security policies, processes, and standards
- Undertake contract security risk assessments and identify mitigating security controls
- Learn about our security products and keep up to date with the latest security technology
- Drive continuous improvement and transformational activities to improve contract security and reduce risk
- Guide and coach junior members of the team and peer review their work

**You'll have the following skills & experience**

**You’ll definitely**:

- Have a proven track record in security management
- Have demonstrable experience implementing and auditing ISO 27001
- Be able to obtain and maintain SC level security clearance
- Have strong written and verbal communications skills
- Be self-motivated and proactive
- Be comfortable challenging and working to strict deadlines
- Be organised and able to multi-task
- Use your initiative and be comfortable working with changing requirements
- Be commercially aware
- Have an enquiring mind, thirst for knowledge and willingness to learn

**You might even**:

- Have experience of continuous improvement or transformation projects
- Have experience working with any of the following security standards:

- NIST SP 800-53
- SANS CIS 20-06
- ISO 22301:2012
- HMG Minimum Cyber Security Standard
- NIST SP 800-61
- Hold recognised Industry Security Qualifications e.g. CISSP and ISO27001 Implementation/Audit
- Be a member of an accredited professional body e.g., Full Member of CIISec
- Have a good technical understanding of information communications technology

**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

**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.

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