Job Title
Associate Data Platform Engineer - Cyber Data Platform
General Information
Work Level: 1
Reports into: Data Platform Engineering Manager - Cyber Data Platform
Date: 14/08/2025
Function: Technology
Job Location: Office
Department: Security & Capability
Site Location: Strawberry, London
Job Summary
As an Associate Data Platform Engineer in the Cyber Data Platform team, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of a robust data platform that enables users to develop advanced analytics and solutions to strengthen our security defences. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional data teams to ensure the platform is scalable, secure, and aligned with cybersecurity goals.
Accountabilities
* Support the implementation of real‑time, near‑real‑time and batch data architectures that support threat detection, incident response and reporting through advanced analytics, machine learning and GenAI capabilities.
* Implement the automated frameworks for integrating data from various security sources into the security data lake and the data transformation frameworks to move data between the raw, trusted, and curated layers.
* Contribute to raising the quality bar of the team's codebase by producing high‑quality code and documentation of data platform architecture, process and best practices.
* Implement various automations and DevOps practices to streamline the deployment, configuration, and management of data platform components.
* Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members and actively participate in resolving issues related to data platform operations, providing support as needed.
Collaboration & Resources
Key people and teams I work within:
* Members of the data platform team (Data Platform Engineering Manager, Product Manager, Data Platform Engineers, Analytics Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers/Data Scientists)
* Members of the broader security team (Product Managers, Security Managers, Security Engineers, Security Testers, Security Analysts and Risk & Compliance team members)
Skills & Experience
Operational skills
* Strong and proactive communication skills, both written and verbal to effectively engage with team and individuals involved in the project.
* Strong problem‑solving skills.
* Experience with collaborative development methods such as mob or pair programming is a plus.
Experience relevant
* Proficiency in SQL and programming languages like Python.
* Familiarity with ETL and ELT frameworks and orchestration tools like Airflow and DBT.
* Exposure to cloud platforms e.g., Azure / Databricks or similar technologies.
* An understanding of data lakes and data warehouses concepts and distributed systems like Event Hub/, Kafka, Spark etc.
* Familiarity with Terraform and CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins etc.).
* A desire to learn about cybersecurity principles and practices.
Benefits
* Annual bonus scheme.
* Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus 8 Bank holidays).
* On‑site gym at our Welwyn Campus with discounted “Gympass” membership & free health checks via Nuffield Health.
* Retirement savings plan – save between 4% and 7.5% and Tesco will match your contribution.
* Life Assurance – 5 × contractual pay.
* Share Schemes – Join our ‘Buy As You Earn’ & ‘Save As You Earn’ share schemes after 3 months service.
* Colleague Clubcard (including a 2nd card for a family member) after 3 months service.
We are committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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