Job Req ID: 33591

Function: Networks

Location: Manchester OR Birmingham

Salary: Competitive

What you'll be doing

You will be responsible for managing and maintaining our Cloudera-based big data infrastructure along with developing data consumption and processing pipelines.
You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the availability, security, and performance of our data platform. The Big Data Infrastructure Administrator serves as an administration and support expert with responsibility for the design, development, automation, testing, support and administration of the Cyber Platform.

This will involve building and supporting our specialised data analytics platform. This role is DevOps and support administration. The position requires a strong background in computer architecture, software development, data management systems, distributed computing, and a solid understanding of the open-source technology ecosystem. An ideal prospect will have technical expertise, customer engagement skills, excellent communication skills, and a passion for ensuring that our data platform is as performant and healthy as can be.

Skills Needed Big Data Platform Management:
• Manage and optimize big data platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Monitor and troubleshoot performance issues within big data environments.
• Design, development and implementation of automation innovations
• Responding and providing guidance to customers of the Big Data platform
• Implement data storage solutions.
• Continually improve and automate admin tasks

Design:
• Create technical components based on evolving business requirements.
• Document detailed information about software component usage and keep them up to date

Communication:
• Ability to convey complex details clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Focus on

Quality:
• Support agile delivery processes, collaborating with dev and QA teams.

Why this job matters

Your role as a Big Data Infrastructure Administrator in the Cyber Platform team is integral to the build and configuration of our threat hunting and intelligence solutions, used to maintain and protect BTs customers and core network. These platforms are actively used to detect and stop potential threats to our customers and BT as an organization. Join our high performing, efficient and adaptable software team to be at the forefront of Big Data as we look to build the next generation big data platform to identify cyber threats and provide our customers the data they require to protect BT.

The skills you'll need

Agile Development
Database Design/Development
APIs/Web Service Integration
Software Testing
Application Development
Algorithm Design
Software Development Lifecycle
Project/Programme Management
Growth Mindset
Inclusive Leadership

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.

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We've brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.

We're a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it's not just the technology that matters, it's what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.

We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.

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.

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.