21CN Network and System Security Professional (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

21CN Network and System Security Professional (Cybersecurity): Ensuring the inherent security in BT’s telecommunications architecture and services, proactively identifying and mitigating security risks within critical business operational systems. Focus on designing and enforcing security controls, managing firewall tasks, and providing expert consultancy on network and access controls.

Location: Onsite in Snowhill, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is the world’s first telco and a key UK digital infrastructure company, transforming connectivity with fibre broadband and 5G investments.

What you will do

• Provide security consultancy to business and delivery teams on 21CN DCN Network and Access Controls.
• Engage with Network, System, and Platform designers as well as third parties to enforce required security controls.
• Provide controlled, auditable, and secure access to the 21CN DCN management network.
• Collaborate with team members on managing the Firewall task tracking list and related processes for 21CN.
• Act as a competent point of contact for all 21CN security matters when dealing with third parties, suppliers, and other business parts.

Requirements

• Understanding of Network Security firewall technologies and their uses (Checkpoint and Cisco).
• Understanding of Data Centre Network Technologies, IP Networking, and network routing protocol skills.
• Cisco/Checkpoint networking/security accreditations (e.g., CCNA / CCSA).
• Understanding of LINUX OS and Cisco ISE.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of user access security (roles/privileges etc).
• Proven strong customer facing skills.
• Efficient problem solver in an enterprise environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as under minimal supervision.
• Time management skills.

Culture & Benefits

• 10% on target bonus and BT Pension scheme with a minimum 5% employee and 10% BT contribution.
• From January 2025, equal family leave offering 18 weeks at full pay and enhanced women’s health support.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service.
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues.
• 2 weeks carer’s leave.
• World-class training and development opportunities.
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.