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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior ICT Manager - **Company:** BT Group - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £5,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Computer Networks, Identity and Access Management, Network Segmentation, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, VCloud, Information Technology, CIS Benchmarks, Devsecops - **Published:** June 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fe3ecf877f45da75 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Windows?, Strong experience of designing, delivering and maintaining IT environments in a strongly regulated and accredited environment. Qualifications and experience in the design, delivery and management of enterprise IAM strategies including Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID etc. Experience of Zero Trust access models, MFA and conditional access services. Experience of accreditation and regulatory processes (ISO 27001, NCSC guidelines, RMADS creation). Implementation of VMWare Cloud Foundations Infrastructure and network segmentation. Strong technical expertise in Windows Servicer and Windows 10/11 estates including secure build standards, patching and CIS controls. Desirable Experience in cross domain working, automation and DevSecOps ITIL v4 qualifications Membership of professional ICT or Engineering body Our Package ## Description You'll be joining a specialist team within Business 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. We are entering a significant phase of growth and transformation, and we are keen to engage experienced technology leaders who bring deep engineering credibility alongside the ability to shape, scale, and evolve modern platform capabilities. This job role can be based in Cheltenham, London, Manchester or Ipswich. Due to security requirements, this role requires you to be located on site during your working hours. Mon-Fri 37.5. DV Security Clearance is required. Must have lived in UK for 10+ years to obtain clearance. What you'll be doing Owns and leads the Secure ICT function, accountable for the delivery, operation, and continual improvement of a secure IT environment deployed across multiple UK locations, ensuring services are delivered reliably, securely, and within agreed cost and performance parameters. Holds overall accountability for the security accreditation and assurance of the ICT estate, ensuring systems continuously meet all relevant UK government and industry security standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NCSC guidance, applicable), and remain compliant throughout their lifecycle. Sets the technical and operational direction for secure ICT infrastructure working closely with the CTIO , covering, compute, storage, endpoints, and associated services, ensuring solutions are designed and operated in line with security, resilience, and availability requirements. Acts as the senior subject matter expert for secure ICT systems and environments , overseeing the assessment and maintenance of accreditation status, including risk management, control validation, and remediation of security findings. Establishes and enforces standardised, repeatable operational processes to ensure consistency, auditability, and compliance across all sites, including configuration management, patching, incident response, and change control. 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