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Security Architect
BT Group
- Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
- Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Recruiter: Jayson Coley-Wynters
Career Grade: D
Internal Closing Date: 12th January 2026
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, and we connect for good.
Job Description You’ve got opportunities. From being part of a dynamic, global Security Design team to learning about new security technologies, this is a role where you can make a difference. As one of our Technical Security Specialists, you’ll translate customer requirements into deliverable designs while staying sensitive to cost, strategy and risk drivers. You’ll see how amazing it feels when your “World Class Design” comes together, passing the baton to our Delivery and Operational teams. So, no more counting down the clock. Your future starts here.
What you’ll do:
Provide technical oversight and leadership of a new customer contract, aligning to the contract security schedule
Provide security design authority for complex solutions and/or platform designs during customer workshops, capturing requirements, translating into designs and identifying relevant documentation sets required to underpin the solution
Create security architectures, high‑ and low‑level designs, processes, procedures and local work instructions while meeting relevant industry security standards and controls
Provide security design assurance for complex solutions and/or platform designs
Work with the customer to understand their threat landscape and risks
Minimise the customer’s risk exposure through high‑class vulnerability management solutions and security penetration testing
Create a technical security roadmap for a customer, area or domain and present at technical customer forums
You’ll definitely:
Have strong stakeholder management skills
Have experience of architecting and delivering large‑scale complex and technical projects
Have experience of architecting solutions across cloud platform infrastructures
Possess strong technical skills across a broad range of technologies
Have a working knowledge and understanding of at least some of the following:
ForcePoint
Cisco ISE
Checkpoint firewalls
NetScaler load balancers
Broadcom identity management solutions
Darktrace
Microsoft Sentinel SIEM
Vulnerability management solutions
IP networking
Maintain awareness of emerging security trends, threats, risks and technologies
You might even:
Have experience identifying, developing and delivering growth opportunities
Have experience driving efficiency through design, orchestration and automation
Hold a CISSP certification (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
Hold a CCSP certification (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
Benefits
10% on‑target annual bonus
BT pension scheme, minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
X4 salary life assurance
Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle‑to‑work, healthcare, season ticket loan, electric‑vehicle salary sacrifice
25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
Equal family leave: 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at statutory rate – for all parents, no matter how your family is made up
Enhanced women’s health support: 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 package
Access to hundreds of retail discounts including the BT shop
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 nearly 3,000 people, making us 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 while creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed.
A Few Points to Note These roles are listed as full‑time, but if you’re a job‑share partnership, work‑reduced hours or any other flexible working arrangement, please still get in touch.
We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.
Don’t Meet Every Single Requirement? 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.
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