Research Technical Manager, AI Driven Cyber Security

Overview

In this role you apply AI-driven technologies to enhance BT’s network security and resilience, shaping the future of secure networks as part of a dedicated research team. You will explore exploratory AI and programmable network concepts, publish research, and file patents to translate ideas into practical prototypes. You collaborate with business units to realise commercial value from innovations and contribute to a broader programme of security transformation. The role offers hybrid work with in-office days and opportunities to influence strategy and technology direction.

Pay / Benefits

• 10% on target annual bonus
• online private GP 24/7
• carers leave up to 2 weeks
• maternity/paternity/adoption leave – 18 weeks full pay, 8 weeks half pay
• discounted BT products (mobile and broadband)
• 5% employee pension contribution (plus 10% from BT)

Responsibilities

• Advance research in network security using AI/ML and programmable networks to deliver high-impact solutions
• Engage with business units to translate research into commercial opportunities
• Maintain domain expertise and drive IP creation, including patent filings and exploitation
• Lead and perform research activities, producing practical prototypes and thought leadership
• Supervise and potentially manage researchers and team members as needed
• Shape and publish technical papers and contribute to open innovation efforts
• Coordinate with stakeholders to translate innovations into products and services

Key requirements

• Research experience in cybersecurity
• Experience modeling attacker malware behavior
• Practical application of AI/ML to real-world problems
• Ability to work with line of business partners and vendor solutions teams

• Expert communication (presentations to peers and managers)
• Data-driven storytelling and persuasive communication to business audiences
• Collaboration across cross-functional teams
• AI/ML applied research
• Malware behavior modelling
• Cybersecurity

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