Cyber Analysis Specialist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Cyber Analysis Specialist
Job Req ID: 17120 Posting Date: 31 May 2023 Function: Software Engineering Location: Whitehall, London, United Kingdom Salary: Competitive with great benefits + 5K DV Allowance Recruiter: Thomas Porter Locations: London, Cheltenham or Ipswich DV Cleared or able to obtain DV clearanceDue 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.
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.
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. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. 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.
Why this job matters:
Joining our analysis team, you’ll be challenged every day to delve deep into data at scale searching for clues to help us understand and solve complex problems. You’ll be innovating and constantly looking out for new ways to stay one step ahead of our adversaries. You’ll be generating cutting-edge intelligence relating to significant threats from all over the world. Above all, you’ll be making a real difference and you’ll be protecting the UK.
You’ll be working alongside our customers, understanding their problems, and leading on the design and delivery of world class solutions. You’ll also be working alongside colleagues from all over our business to ensure we keep pace with new opportunities and draw on the skills and experience of others.
Success for our team doesn’t rely on everyone being a technical superstar and a world leading expert. It requires creativity, relentless enthusiasm and a real passion for problem solving. We work in a supporting and collaborative environment full of people from all kinds of backgrounds and with a wide range of skills and experience. Being a diverse and inclusive team is at the heart of what we do and is key to our success, we will ensure we enable you to be yourself and to be at your best every day.
What you’ll do:
- Utilise your operational analysis skills on a daily basis and leverage your passion for problem solving to generate and share intelligence relating to complex and critical events.
- Build trusting and long-lasting relationships with key customers to enable you to understand and contribute to their purpose.
- Lead on the design and delivery of world class analytics and capabilities.
- Challenge the way in which we work to make us the most inclusive and effective team we can be.
- Continually seek opportunities both internally and externally to improve our capabilities.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and coaching within the team.
- Have experience working in a cyber security or investigative profession.
- Be a passionate, self-driven individual willing to engage with the team and our customers to help solve their most challenging problems.
- Have experience building relationships with key customers at various levels of seniority.
- Demonstrate excellent problem-solving ability and a logical mindset.
- Have had experience owning the delivery of end-to-end projects.
- Be adaptable and willing to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and events.
- Data Analysis
- Programming/Scripting
- Data Modelling
Diversity and Inclusion Diversity makes sense for us, for our customers and for our future. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences, and encourage applications from all sections of the community. Our ambition focuses on recruiting and retaining people who are under-represented in our workforce. Including those from ethnic minority groups, disabled and neurodiverse people and women. However, diversity does not end there and anyone with different backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages or stages of life, disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply. Find out more about BT’s D&I manifesto by searching on our website.
What’s in it for you?
- Discounted BT Broadband, TV & mobile packages and BT products
- On target Bonus
- 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)
2.Coordinates the development and implementation of custom data models, intelligent algorithms, and AI solutions to apply to data sets.
3.Develops data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership, creative stakeholders and other non-technical audiences, through clear visualisations, data storytelling and well-crafted presentations.
4.Coordinates the distribution and delegation of projects, data analysis, tools and datasets related, influencing relationships with functional leaders aligning company objectives with the goals of the data science function.
5.Contributes to the Data Science & AI roadmap of long-term projects, quickly adapting to the fast-evolving strategic landscape and product-development / commercial priorities inside the BT group.
6.Coordinates the mining and analysis of data from company databases to drive optimisation and improvement of product, marketing techniques and business strategies for the BT group and its clients.
7.Leads the effectiveness reviews of machine learning and AI algorithms in the running of models.
8.Champions, continuously develops and shares with team knowledge on emerging trends and changes in machine learning and artificial intelligence.
9.Coaches talent, and manages others, to develop capabilities and ensure performance through upskilling, development and recruitment.
10.Implements ways to improve working processes within the Data Science & AI team. The skills you’ll need Reporting Data Modelling Database Design/Development Data Storage Data Architecture Programming/Scripting Data Governance Business Analysis Cloud Computing Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Data Analysis Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethics Research Algorithm Design Data Model Management Our leadership standards Looking in:
Leading inclusively
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. Security is one of the fastest growing parts of our global organisation. 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. 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
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Telecommunications Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Cyber Analysis Specialist roles across BT Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Telecommunications Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £38,000 - £51,345 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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