SIEM Software Engineering Lead

BT Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Kubernetes DevOps Engineer. You will manage Kubernetes clusters, automate deployment, and lead a team in delivering security tools. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of DevOps experience, a strong technical background, and excellent collaboration skills. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

On target 10% bonus

BT Pension scheme

World-class training and development opportunities

Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a Dev Ops Role demonstrating ownership of a critical platform.
• Experience leading a Dev Ops squad.
• Proven problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing Kubernetes clusters and container orchestration.
• Automating deployment, scaling, and management of applications.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline software delivery.

Skills

End-to-End Solution Delivery

Experience with containerization technology

Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline tools

Experience in Python

Experience in JavaScript

Experience in Golang

Gitlab CI or GitHub Actions

Monitoring tools as Grafana, ELK

Agile software development systems

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science or related fields

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Elastic Stack

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

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
• DevOps / SysOps Engineering collaborating with cross-functional teams (development, operations, and QA) to streamline software delivery and automating deployment pipelines using CI / CD tools
• Troubleshoot issues along the CI / CD pipeline
• 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
• To continually develop professional cyber skills and awareness, to always remain ahead of our attackers, and develop the skills of others in the unit
• To 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
• To be / 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.
• Growth mindset and a desire to learn, teach, and improve skills.
• Previous ownership of mission-critical shared infrastructure

Skills Required for the Role

Essential

• 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
• Experience in Python, JavaScript, Golang.
• Vast working experience on Gitlab CI or GitHub Actions
• Experience in monitoring tools as Grafana, ELK
• Experience in Agile software development systems and JIRA Tools.
• Understanding 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 CI / CD tools Ansible, Circle CI, Jenkins, Parker, Terraform
• Knowledge of Offensive testing frameworks
• Message processing using Kafka, Rabbit MQ
• Knowledge of Linux, Windows and Network Administration
• Knowledge and experience of cloud services (public or private), OpenStack and K8S
• DevOps qualifications
• 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 proving oversight and leadership for the members.

Benefits

• On target 10% on target bonus
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• 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.