Senior Research Specialist, Cyber Threat Detection

Why this role matters

This is a senior technical expert role in Research and Network Strategy which shapes BT’s future technology direction in the specific technology domain, with new and emerging technologies, extracting the business opportunities such technologies offer BT. This role is responsible for delivering high quality research helping BT achieve its business objectives.

This role is based in Ipswich or Bristol.

Our hybrid working model means you are required to be in the office 3 days per week.

You'll have the following responsibilities

• Domain expert responsible for the delivery of world-class research within the Network Platform and Security research programme.
• Accountable for generating proposals and managing novel research projects delivering business value and contributing to the RaNS goals.
• Responsible for intellectual property creation and helping others across the team develop skills in that area. 
• Manages collaborative research projects or other research collaborations as appropriate. 
• Accountable for appropriate standards contribution, industry influencing and direction setting within the area of specialism for the team.
• Responsible for authoring thought leadership technical papers, capturing intellectual property. 
• Supervision of professionals, graduates and post-graduate student placements and secondments 

You'll have the following skills and experience

Skills

Technical domain expert: Considerable (10+ years) experience successfully pioneering new and emerging Security systems technologies, with breadth and depth of knowledge across a range of technologies in threat identification including malware, DDoS , threat detection and threat analysis, and A.I / Machine Learning related technologies. (MANDATORY)  Research reputation: World class standing and recognition in the Cyber Threat Intelligence and Detection domain for example, authoring peer reviewed papers, generating patents, or creating experience of keynote speaking and being a panelist in high profile conferences and events. (MANDATORY) Horizon scanning - Detects early signs of potentially important developments through a systematic examination of potential threats and opportunities, with emphasis on new technology and Security Strategy. (MANDATORY ) Story-telling with data: strong skills in building the case for change, drawing on data and analytical techniques where appropriate, and communicating this to business audiences (MANDATORY) Business acumen: Knowledgeable in business strategy and the drivers of organizational performance, including people drivers of performance and financial literacy (e.g. business KPIs, business cases) (PREFERRED)

Experience

Technical domain expert 10+ years working experience in the Cyber Threat Detection including evidence of significant knowledge and skill relevant to Network threat prevention including threat identification, threat detection, threat analysis and threat mitigation including AI/ML based anomaly detection , and novel authentication and encryption (MANDATORY) Significant delivery: evidence of significant business impact through delivery of research (MANDATORY) Stakeholder management: evidence of managing project stakeholders across the business at a variety of grade and seniority levels. Demonstrate ability to build internal and external relationships, collaborating both operationally and technically to deliver business results (MANDATORY) Commercial Applicability: understanding the business case principals around relevant innovations and the real value to the business through value proposition build (MANDATORY) Solution-focused achiever – Identifies and implements plans to overcome obstacles and achieve ambitious goals. (Mandatory) Excellent awareness of industry trends, future direction and opportunities (MANDATORY) Self-starter, pro-actively working with minimal guidance Problem solving, intellectually curious, comfortable taking ownership and responsibility

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 15% on target bonus
• Company car or £5,500 cash alternative
• Private healthcare for self and family
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• 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
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
• Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop

Our leadership standards

Looking in:
Leading inclusively and Safely
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.