Technical Support Manager

BT Ireland; Swindon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications provider seeks a skilled individual to manage and maintain a complex secure Managed Service in Swindon. The role involves technical leadership and collaboration with military and civil authorities. Candidates must have strong IP skills, knowledge of networking technologies, and be able to obtain DV Security Clearance. The position offers comprehensive professional development, flexible working options, and an inclusive culture focused on making a difference.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits including healthcare

World-class training and development opportunities

Enhanced women’s health support

24/7 private virtual GP appointments

Discounted broadband, mobile, and TV packages

Qualifications

• Experience of implementing and administrating highly secure managed networks.
• Mandatory strong IP skills and knowledge of legacy networking technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a complex highly secure Managed Service.
• Provide technical leadership for bespoke infrastructure.
• Manage platform Network Administration.

Skills

Strong IP Skills (Juniper and CISCO Routing Systems)

Knowledge of Dense wavelength-division multiplexing

Experience with legacy technologies (PDH, Serial communications)

Job description

Swindon: Canal Walk (4328), Swindon, United Kingdom

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

To manage and maintain a large complex highly secure Managed Service with direct accountability to senior Military Officers and Civil Servants.

To manage, coach, mentor, inspire and support the platform team through continuous improvement and influencing best practice; providing feedback within the team to ensure that everyone is effective and inclusive and that there is a 'One Team approach, creating a brilliant employee experience.

This job role is based near Southwest M4 Corridor, within a 30 minute commutable distance from Swindon. On client site (5 days office based). One week out of two call out obligations. Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. DV Security Clearance is required. Must have lived in UK for 10+ years to obtain clearance.

What you’ll be doing

• Accountable for managing and technical leadership of bespoke infrastructure.
• Responsibility to customer authority and multiple user authorities.
• Accountable for platform Network Administration.
• Technical Network Expertise
• Security & Compliance Management
• Incident & Problem Management
• Stakeholder & Collaborative Leadership
• Analytical & Strategic Thinking

What we'd like to see on your CV

• Experience of implementing and administrating highly secure managed networks – DESIRABLE
• Strong IP Skills (such as: Juniper and CISCO Routing Systems) – MANDATORY
• Knowledge and experience of Dense wavelength-division multiplexing, Synchronous Digital Hierarchy, Legacy Networks technology (PDH/Serial Communications) sufficient to create/edit and explain to non-experts system topologies - MANDATORY
• Knowledge and experience of networking vendor technologies, including legacy technologies PDH, Serial communications solutions, and products (such as: Nokia, Alcatel-Lucent) - MANDATORY
• 10% on target bonus (Depending on country based)
• On-call allowance once operational
• 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
• From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks paid carer’s leave
• 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

#LI-Onsite

Security is one of the fastest growing parts of our global organisation. We are protecting our networks from more than 6,500 cyber attacks each day, investing over £40m in research each year - and in employing nearly 3,000 people, we’re also the largest private cyber employer in the UK. With incredible opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills, we’ll invest in you, nurture your potential and shape your future – whatever your background or experience.
In today’s world, safe and secure digital connections have never been more vital. You’ll be joining a global company operating at the forefront of the information age: BT employs 90,000 people in 180 countries. With huge scale, we’re capable of achieving great things, striving to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers whilst creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed. Play your part. Make a difference. We are the Protectors.

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.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

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.