SIEM Software Engineering Lead

What you’ll be doing:

• Kubernetes DevOps/SysOps Engineering role managing Kubernetes clusters and container orchestration, automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
• Implement best practices for Kubernetes configuration and security.
• Configuration, deployment and maintenance of Elastic Stack on Kubernetes (ECK).
• Work with log Collection Tools and Technologies (Beats, Elastic Agent, Logstash), syslog and other data collection protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (development, operations, and QA) to streamline software delivery and automate deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools.
• Troubleshoot issues along the CI/CD pipeline.
• Provide technical leadership working in a high performing team of engineers delivering state of the art security tools for BT.
• Be an active member of the SIEM/CDP log onboarding team, delivering SIEM/CDP functionality in line with the requirements.
• Act as product owner, breaking down top level requirements into product backlogs as part of quarterly/sprint planning.
• Lead on several complex technical deliverables ensuring work is completed on time and within budget.
• Continually develop professional cyber skills and awareness, to always remain ahead of our attackers, and develop the skills of others in the unit.
• Own/provide input into development and implementation of operational processes, policies and procedures, including platform and SecOps processes.
• Proactively drive forward continuous improvement within the team.
• Become a recognized expert in at least one Cyber technology.
• Interface with program and project managers to ensure appropriate security architecture engagement as necessary.
• Provide effective technology coaching and mentoring both inside and outside the team.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and a desire to learn, teach, and improve skills.
• Previous ownership of mission-critical shared infrastructure.

Skills Required for the Role:

• End-to-End Solution Delivery: Expertise in taking ownership of a requirement from start to finish, including gathering detailed requirements, designing, and implementing robust, innovative solutions.
• Experience with containerization technology and orchestration platforms e.g. Docker, Kubernetes.
• Hands-on experience in installing, configuring, operating, and monitoring CI/CD pipeline tools.
• Vast working experience on Gitlab CI or GitHub Actions.
• Experience in monitoring tools such as Grafana, ELK.
• Experience in Agile software development systems and JIRA Tools.
• Understanding of IT, network services and security.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others to drive forward key security objectives.
• Strong communication skills including presentation and documentation writing (to both technical and business audiences).
• An aptitude for autonomous learning as required by the demands of the business.
• Proven problem-solving abilities.
• Assertiveness, and the ability to drive through change.
• Excellent team working skills including the ability to work effectively within a geographically disparate team.

Advantageous:

• SIEM Experience with Elastic Stack (ELK).
• Knowledge of ArgoCD, Terraform.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools Ansible, Circle CI, Jenkins, Parker, Terraform.
• Knowledge of Offensive testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of Linux, Windows and Network Administration.
• Knowledge and experience of cloud services (public or private), OpenStack and K8S.
• Knowledge of Telecoms Security Act (TSA).
• Knowledge of architectural concepts such as microservices, service mesh.
• Strong knowledge of security policy/regulatory frameworks.

Experience Required for the Role:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related fields.
• 5+ years experience in a Dev Ops Role demonstrating ownership of a critical platform.
• Experience leading a Dev Ops squad providing oversight and leadership for the members.

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.

25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service.

24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues.

2 weeks carer’s leave.

World-class training and development opportunities.

Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.