Contract Security Specialist

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Job Req ID: 63280 Posting Date: 22nd October 2026 Function: Cyber Security Location: Manchester, Bristol and Newcastle Salary: Competitive + Benefits PLEASE NOTE BEOFRE APPLYING : Role requires SC (Security Clearance) minimum 5 years UK working history. About the role From being part of a dynamic, global winning contract security management team to learning about new security solutions to customer presentations, this is a role where you can make a difference. As one of our Information Assurance Specialists, you’ll translate customer requirements into a security management framework whilst remaining sensitive to cost, strategy, and risk drivers. What you’ll be doing • Work alongside other roles as an integral part of a contract team • Provide subject matter expert support during customer meetings, bid responses, contract negotiations and presentations • Implement information security management frameworks from first principles • Create supporting security policies, processes, and standards • Undertake contract security risk assessments and identify mitigating security controls Essential Skills / Experience • Have demonstrable experience implementing ISO 27001 security management frameworks. • Have strong stakeholder management skills. • Have a proven track record in security management • Be able to obtain and maintain SC level security clearance • Have strong written and verbal communications skills • Be self-motivated and proactive Desirable Skills / Experience • Have experience of continuous improvement or transformation projects • Have experience working with any of the following security standards: • NIST SP 800-53 • SANS CIS 20-06 • ISO 22301:2012 • HMG Minimum Cyber Security Standard Our Package • Competitive salary and on-target bonus plan • Flexible and smart working • Training and development opportunities • Competitive share options and pension scheme • Access to discounts on BT & EE products • 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays) • 3 days paid volunteering a year • Weekly Hours: 37.5 • Salary: Level D • Position Type: Full-time • Contract: Permanent Join us at a pivotal moment for BT Business. We are executing a multi-year transformation to restore growth, modernise at scale and unlock new markets beyond connectivity. Our ambition is clear – return to sustainable revenue and EBITDA growth, strengthen our market position, and deliver meaningful shareholder value through disciplined execution and bold reinvention. We are fundamentally reshaping the business – simplifying our portfolio, digitising our customer experience and building market-leading capability across cyber, AI and managed services, all powered by the UK’s leading fixed and mobile networks. This is a shift from a legacy connectivity provider to a modern, solutions-led, AI-first business that can truly differentiate in a competitive and fast-moving market. With execution momentum building and a clear path to growth, the opportunity now is to scale what works, accelerate performance and fully realise our potential. This is about delivering against ambitious financial outcomes while transforming how we operate – creating a business that is simpler, faster, more innovative and easier to do business with. If you want to be part of the team shaping the turnaround of a multi-billion-pound business – and building a stronger, more competitive BT for the future – this is your moment.