Why this job matters

In this role you will lead the Security Transformation team for sustainable Dev/Sec/Ops, and owns the move to full automation of security policy to code using our strategic suite of SDLC tools. The team will deliver a change that allows BT to create sustainable Security by Design and Security in Operation within Dev/Sec/Ops, incorporating a traceable link from security policy to testable statements; reusable security code; automated real-time testing; and reporting throughout the full CI/CD pipeline for all code and configuration within BT Group.

What you'll be doing

You will be accountable for driving the implementation, transition and successful realisation of benefits for sustainable Dev/Sec/Ops for BT Group as Responsible Owner.
A sample of the responsibilities you will have is here:

• Define and manage a set of OKRs to meet programme KPIs - for which you will be accountable
• An efficient and effective use of agreed CapEx and OpEx budgets: maximising benefits, optimising spend and delivering productivity improvements
• Delivery of programme items jointly agreed between yourself and the SRO - on time, to budget and quality
• Effective agile-based planning and delivery, aligned to wider Architecture and Digital best practice
• Owns the overall design of the project, its governance and the temporary organisation needed to deliver it
• Owns the business case, ensures and assures ongoing viability. and if necessary to take the decision to adapt, pivot or stop the work

Experience you'll have

• 7+ years in a security-focused engineering leadership role
• Deep understanding of software engineering best practice and delivery and automation platforms e.g. CI/CD
• Familiarity with DSOMM (DevSecOps Maturity Model) - implementation and using the metrics
• Experience of CAF Cyber Assessment Framework; CIS18 controls
• Relevant experience of leadership of team leaders/other managers or equivalent operational responsibility
• Business acumen: Knowledgeable in business strategy and the drivers of organisational performance, including people drivers of performance and financial literacy (e.g. business KPIs, business cases) and risk management

Benefits

• Annual on target bonus 15% (personal and company multipliers)
• Car allowance of £5500
• Private healthcare for you and your family
• BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
• 50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans and 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans
• Discounted EE TV including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership
• There's also great support for working parents including pay whilst on maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community
• Brand new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement, known as 'My EV'

About us

BT is part of BT Group, along with EE, Openreach, and Plusnet.

Millions of people rely on us every day to help them live their lives, power their businesses, and keep their public services running. We connect friends to family, clients to colleagues, people to possibilities. We keep the wheels of business spinning, and the emergency services responding.

We value diversity and celebrate difference. 'We embed diversity and inclusion into everything that we do. It's fundamental to our purpose: we connect for good.'

We all stick to the same values: Personal, Simple, and Brilliant. From day one, you'll get stuck in to tough challenges, pitch in with ideas, make things happen. But you won't be alone: we'll be there with help and support, learning and development.

This is your chance to make a real difference to the world: to be part of the digital transformation of countless lives and businesses. Grab it.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you're a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

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