Lead Engineer - Cyber Security, DevOps and UX

Wabtec Corporation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider in transportation solutions is seeking a Lead Engineer specializing in Cyber Security, DevOps, and UX. This role involves defining security architecture, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and leading projects to enhance security and user experience. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, proven full-stack development experience, and strong knowledge of cloud services and CI/CD practices. This permanent, full-time position is based in Derby, UK.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer and technical team leader.
• Strong knowledge of cloud services and secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement security architecture for IoT Edge and Cloud components.
• Ensure compliance with corporate CATO and industry standards.
• Develop threat detection systems, audits, and manage risk frameworks.
• Design and implement scalable CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
• Drive automation and IaC using Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Lead user-centred design efforts for platform interfaces.
• Collaborate with architects and product managers.

Skills

Full Stack Development

Cloud Services

CI/CD Pipelines

Secure Coding Practices

Agile Methodology

Python

Shell Scripting

Bash Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

GitLab

Security Scanning Tools

Job description

Job Description

Lead Engineer - Cyber Security, DevOps and UX

Who will you be working with?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Whether it's freight rail, transit, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people are accelerating the future of transportation.

Role

Lead Engineer - Cyber Security, DevOps and UX

Salary

£Competitive

Location

Derby

Contract Type

Permanent, Full-Time

How will you make a difference?

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.

What will your typical day look like?

• 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.

What do we want to know about you?

• 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.

If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values and always put people first and strive to expand what is possible.

Apply today!

Legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

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