Senior Security Software Engineer in London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global health organization is seeking a Security Logging Engineer to develop log solutions and support cloud environments. The role requires expertise in log collection technologies and programming skills in Python and Go. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. The work offers flexible arrangements including hybrid options between office and home.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with log collection setup is essential.
• Proven experience with RHEL Linux Server OS required.
• Proficiency in scripting with Python and Go is needed.

Responsibilities

• Design & develop log solutions technologies with Google SecOps.
• Build and design new Log Collection systems for cloud environments.
• Respond and troubleshoot platform alerts and incidents.

Skills

Log collection setup and development

RHEL Linux Server OS

Python scripting

Go programming

Google SecOps

Cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

BindPlane

LogStash

Kafka

GitHub Operations

Job description

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Job Description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

A Security Logging Engineer partners with ESRO Cyber Defense Teams to build, customize and distribute Security Log Solutions for on-prem and in the cloud systems. Work alongside the top Google SecOps engineers in the company to ensure our pipelines feeding SecOps are as efficient, reliable and cost effective as possible. ESRO Security Logging Team and ESRO Cyber-Defense teams both utilize the same workload software which produces a seamless workflow, a quicker time-to-deliver, and partnerships that offer focused value. We work with platform owners across the enterprise to provide support and education around the security events their platforms produce. We deliver world‑class event pipelines tailored for each owner's platform.

Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our London office and telecommuting from a home‑based office in a hybrid work model.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design & develop log solutions technologies with a key focus on Google SecOps, BindPlane, Beats, LogStash and Kafka
• Build, design and develop new Log Collection systems for on‑prem and cloud environments, AWS, Azure & GCP
• Build and support pipeline monitoring and alerting tools like GCP Monitoring and ECE Monitoring as needed
• Respond and troubleshoot platform alerts and high priority incidents and on‑call alert pages
• Facilitation of Change Requests (pipeline deployments, upgrades, breakfixes etc.)
• Create a training plan to enhance your understanding of cloud key focus technologies like Terraform and AWS Lambda serverless computing as well as other key cloud technologies for AWS, Azure and GCP

You will be rewarded and recognised for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as providing development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science or similar, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience working within log collection setup and development
• Proven experience with RHEL Linux Server OS
• Experience working with Google SecOps basic search queries
• Experience with BindPlane, LogStash, Kafka, and GitHub Operations
• Proficiency in scripting/programming with Python and Go

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work on high and low‑level designing
• Experience with Cloud Solution designs and setup for AWS, GCP and Azure
• Excellent understanding of Amazon Kinesis Data Streams
• Advanced Experience with RHEL Linux OS Commands
• Advanced Experience with Go & Python scripting/programming

Soft Skills

• Proven good communications skills
• Proven good problem‑solving attitude
• Proven ability to work independently or as a team

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone – of every gender, ethnicity, sexuality, location and income – deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. © 2025 UnitedHealth Group. All rights reserved.

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