Lead Engineer - Cyber Security, DevOps and UX

Wabtec Corporation; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology provider in the UK is looking for a Cyber Security, DevOps and UX Lead Engineer for its IoT and Smart Data team. The successful candidate will drive strategies for security, automation, and user experience of the platform. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, proven experience in full stack development, and strong skills in cloud services and secure coding practices. Join a culture that values diversity and inclusion in an innovative working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer and technical team leader.
• Strong knowledge of cloud services, CI/CD pipelines, and secure coding practices.
• Experience with Python, Shell, or Bash scripting.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement security architecture for IoT Edge and Cloud components.
• Ensure compliance with corporate CATO and industry standards.
• Develop threat detection systems, conduct audits, and manage risk frameworks.

Skills

Full Stack Development

Cloud Services

CI/CD Pipelines

Agile Methodology

Secure Coding Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

GitLab

Security Scanning Tools

Job description

We are seeking a Cyber Security, DevOps and UX Lead Engineer to join our IoT and Smart Data team. In this dynamic role, you will be the subject matter expert and technical lead responsible for the security posture, automation, and user experience of our IoT and Smart Data Platform. You will define strategies, implement best practices, and lead projects that enhance security, streamline DevOps processes, and deliver exceptional user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement security architecture for IoT Edge and Cloud components.
• Ensure compliance with Wabtec Corporate CATO and industry standards (e.g., IEC 62443).
• Develop threat detection systems, conduct audits, and manage risk frameworks.
• Design and implement scalable CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
• Drive automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Oversee monitoring and resilience strategies for high availability and disaster recovery.
• Lead user-centred design efforts to ensure intuitive and accessible platform interfaces.
• Implement UX best practices and design systems, conduct usability testing and continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, and engineering teams to align technical and business goals.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and drive innovation across Cyber Security, DevOps, and UX domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer and technical team leader.
• Professional technical experience; familiarity with Agile methodology.
• Strong knowledge of cloud services, CI/CD pipelines, and secure coding practices.
• Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, GitLab, and security scanning tools.
• Python, Shell, or Bash scripting skills.

About Wabtec

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together accelerate the future of transportation.

Culture powers us

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We're building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more. Need accommodation? Just let us know - we've got you.