Technical Specialist

Locations: UK role, however, this role will be based in the Middle East where you will be working for long periods of time.
FTC: Until approximately October 2024, however, this could be longer
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. We connect for good.
You'll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued.
Why this job matters:
BT are leading an exciting opportunity to define a strategic 2030 National Cyber Security Capability. The opportunity involves collaborative working with a consortium of other best in class Cyber companies. The role will involve working closely with the customers and consortium strategists and business analysts. As the Data Centre and Operational environment specialist you will with the Principal Lead to define the Data Centre and Operation Room high Level Use Cases and Physical Site and Security Considerations. You will also support the definition of the Data Centre & Operation Room Architectural Requirements to generate RFPs for an implementation phase.
What you'll do:

• Defining and Developing a Data Centre and Operational environment strategy and roadmap.


• Identifying the scalability and functional requirements for immediate and long-term requirements and migration of existing Data Centre and Operational Centre environments and capabilities.


• Defining the Operational Business Continuity and Resilience Requirements


• Evaluating site Physical and Security Considerations for a national level cyber capability and defining the physical, virtual, environmental, internal, and external networking and connectivity requirements.


• Creating RFPs (Requests for Proposals) and an Implementation Roadmap. for Data Centres and Operation environments, locations, and rooms


• Ensure industry and best practices are adopted and followed for the Data Centre and operational environment architecture.


• Elaborating strategic and business requirements into functional, non-functional requirements across people, processes, and technology.


• Providing input into the operational cost model for the delivery of the services.


• Define the Data Centre build and transition road maps for implementing the operational and technical capabilities.


• Performing a gap between the proposed roadmap and current capabilities - As-Is -> To Be Gap Analysis.


• Identify opportunities for reuse, simplification and productisation within the technology architecture stack.
  
  Experience working in Data Centre architectural design and specification, including working on the design of solutions.


• Practitioner-level skills in Data Centre architecture and design


• Previous experience in the development and design of Data Centres and supporting infrastructure.


• A good knowledge and Data Centre Power and cooling, Structured cabling and networking, Space and volumetrics, physical security, and fallback and recovery requirements


• A good understanding of physical, private, and cloud-based Data Centre architectures and technology including virtualisation, micro services, and containerisation.


• Previous experience in developing and producing large outcome-based RFP's.


• A good understanding and experience in writing Use Cases and Requirements Elicitation, Definition and Management


• Ability to work with solution architects, designers, and other stakeholders to illicit requirements.


You may also have:

• Have ideas about how to turn physical and environmental requirements into RFP's and design packages.


• A methodical and logical approach to handling complex problems in a large organisation.
  
  Diversity makes sense for us, for our customers and for our future. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences, and encourage applications from all sections of the community. Our ambition focuses on recruiting and retaining people who are under-represented in our workforce. Including those from ethnic minority groups, disabled and neurodiverse people and women. However, diversity does not end there and anyone with different backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages or stages of life, disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply. Find out more about BT's D&I manifesto by searching on our website.

What's in it for you:

• Discounted BT Broadband, TV & mobile packages and BT products


• On target Bonus


• 10% pension contribution


• Professional development and paid for industry certifications/qualifications


• Flexible benefits/rewards including dental insurance, healthcare, gym memberships etc.


• Well-being support for you and your family


• 3 days paid volunteering a year


• Flexible and smart working (subject to business needs), 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.