What you’ll be doing
1. Kubernetes DevOps/SysOps Engineering role managing Kubernetes clusters and container orchestration, automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
2. Implement best practices for Kubernetes configuration and security.
3. Configuration, deployment and maintenance of Elastic Stack on Kubernetes (ECK)
4. Work with log Collection Tools and Technologies (Beats, Elastic Agent, Logstash), syslog and other data collection protocols
5. DevOps/SysOps Engineering collaborating with cross-functional teams (development, operations, and QA) to streamline software delivery and automating deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools
6. Troubleshoot issues along the CI/CD pipeline
7. Technical leadership working in a high performing team of engineers delivering state of the art security tools for BT.
8. Be an active member of the SIEM/CDP log onboarding team, delivering SIEM/CDP functionality in line with the requirements.
9. Act as product owner, breaking down top level requirements into product backlogs as part of quarterly/sprint planning
10. Lead on several complex technical deliverables ensuring work is completed on time and within budget
11. To continually develop professional cyber skills and awareness, to always remain ahead of our attackers, and develop the skills of others in the unit
12. To own / provide input into development and implementation of operational, processes policies and procedures, including platform and SecOps processes.
13. Proactively drive forward continuous improvement within the team
14. To be/become a recognized expert in at least one Cyber technology
15. Interface with program and project managers to ensure appropriate security architecture engagement as necessary.
16. Provide effective technology coaching and mentoring both inside and outside the team.
17. Growth mindset and a desire to learn, teach, and improve skills.
18. Previous ownership of mission-critical shared infrastructure
Skills Required for the Role
Essential:
19. 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.
20. Experience with containerization technology and orchestration platforms e.g. Docker, Kubernetes
21. Hands-on experience in installing, configuring, operating, and monitoring CI/CD pipeline tools
22. Experience in Python, JavaScript, Golang.
23. Vast working experience on Gitlab CI or GitHub Actions
24. Experience in monitoring tools as Grafana, ELK
25. Experience in Agile software development systems and JIRA Tools.
26. Understanding IT, network services and security
27. Ability to collaborate effectively with others to drive forward key security objectives
28. Strong communication skills including presentation and documentation writing (to both technical and business audiences)
29. An aptitude for autonomous learning as required by the demands of the business
30. Proven problem-solving abilities
31. Assertiveness, and the ability to drive through change
32. Excellent team working skills including the ability to work effectively within a geographically disparate team
Advantageous:
33. SIEM Experience with Elastic Stack (ELK)
34. Knowledge of ArgoCD, Terraform
35. Knowledge CI/CD tools Ansible, Circle CI, Jenkins, Parker, Terraform
36. Knowledge of Offensive testing frameworks
37. Message processing using Kafka, Rabbit MQ
38. Knowledge of Linux, Windows and Network Administration
39. Knowledge and experience of cloud services (public or private), OpenStack and K8S
40. DevOps qualifications
41. Knowledge of Telecoms Security Act (TSA)
42. Knowledge of architectural concepts such as microservices, service mesh.
43. Strong knowledge of security policy/regulatory frameworks
Experience Required for the Role
44. Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related fields
45. 5+ years experience in a Dev Ops Role demonstrating ownership of a critical platform
46. Experience leading a Dev Ops squad proving oversight and leadership for the members.
Benefits
47. On target 10% on target bonus
48. BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
49. 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.
50. Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
51. 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
52. 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
53. 2 weeks carer’s leave
54. World-class training and development opportunities
55. Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.