SIEM Software Engineering Lead

BT Group-posted 2 months ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Hybrid • Iuka, IL

5,001-10,000 employees

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The new Network SIEM is essential to BT’s network security, meeting TSA requirements and improving our CAF level. Being the SIEM DevOps with SysOps Software Engineer you will play a critical role in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining our strategic SIEM platform as part of the Security Engineering platform team, leading the implementation of the SIEM Automation strategy and providing guidance and oversight of the SIEM Platform Automation team. This role is hybrid (3 days in the week) and can be based in one of the following offices: Birmingham, Manchester, Ipswich (Ipswich only applicable to existing BT employees)

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

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
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.

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

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.

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