Senior Data Engineer: Splunk SIEM & Cyber Platforms BPDTS Ltd
Reference
BPDTS 34.18
Number of vacancies
3
Location
London, Leeds, or Manchester
Salary
Up to £63,353
Work hours
37.5
Employment type
Permanent
Job benefits
Our flexible benefits package includes employer pension contributions of up to 10%, a performance related annual bonus of up to 10%, and lots more.
Closing date
31 October 2018
Job description
Senio Data Engineer: Splunk SIEM & Cyber Platforms– up to £63,353, work/life balance and excellent benefits package, London, Leeds or Manchester.
Do you want to be part of something really big?
Are you a Senior Data Engineer with Splunk SIEM and Cyber Security seeking a new challenge?
Are you able to lead the way data engineering to the next level ?
Are you ready to join us in a massive digital challenge?
Then look no further, we’d love to hear from you!
We are looking for a Senior Data Engineers with Splunk SIEM and Cyber Security to work with us on in a once-in-a-generation digital transformation. Our people work on projects that are revolutionising products and services that are used by millions of people every day.
We know that better digital services in government will mean better public services. Using fresh ideas and leading edge technologies – and putting the user at the centre of everything we do – we create innovative digital solutions that make a difference to the lives of our 22 million users.
We’re looking for a Senior Data Engineers with Splunk SIEM and Cyber Security to support the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), in implementing change and improvements, including defining requirements on some of the UK’s biggest public-facing services.
You’ll be working alongside product owners as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver a “world class service” designed for people who use them in line with the governments’ Digital service standard.
You and your role
As a Senior Data Engineer you are responsible for leading, managing and delivering all aspects of data development activities to meet customer needs to agreed timescales.
You will own the overall Data Engineering Development process within Data Engineering along with setting the strategies for products and the wider community.
Contribute to the Data Architect and data engineering principles that will help ensure the products are fit for purpose.
You are a skilled practitioner and role model in data engineering. Responsible for ensuring best practices are adhered to across the department and guiding teams on how to deliver a quality product.
As a Senior Data Engineer you will provide technical leadership to a team of Data Engineers along with providing oversight to the products they develop.
What are we looking for?
• Expert knowledge of Splunk and Splunk Enterprise Security Qualifications: Splunk Certifications, ISC/2, CISSP/CISM, CEH certification or equivalent experience / skills.
• Expert ability to monitor and manage platform performance, optimization, capacity and outages and trouble shoot any technical problems across multiple domains.
• Expert level experience and successful track record of design, build integration and operations of cyber security services in large scale organisations.
• Expert level experience of security products and countermeasure techniques, including firewalls, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Advanced Persistent Threat detection, Incident Response tools, Vulnerability Scanning & Management, Secure Content Delivery Networks, PKI services, encryption and authentication techniques Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems across multiple technology domains.
• Knowledge of data architecture concepts / technologies e.g. data warehouse, data lakes, big data.
• Expert level experience in the development of complex data routines and patterns and associated problem solving skills.
• Experience of leading, up skilling and motivating colleagues in a multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific timescales and working alongside multiple senior stakeholders.
Where you’ll work
We have easy-to-reach digital hubs in London. Manchester and Leeds and a huge, talented tech presence including lots of Data Engineers across the UK.
We offer a flexible benefits package, including a cycle to work scheme and family friendly perks such as a generous annual leave allowance which can all be tailored to your lifestyle. You’ll also be in line for a very competitive salary up to £63,353, employer pension contributions of up to 10%, a performance related annual bonus of up to 10%, and lots more.
For exceptional candidates the maximum salary may be negotiable depending on your skills, experience and ability.
Building our future
We believe the work we do really matters, so we’re serious about investing in your ability.
You’ll have access to a huge suite of training and learning opportunities to complement the new skills and experience you’ll acquire on the job, as well as the chance to share knowledge with colleagues from across the tech community and via our coaching and mentoring programmes.
Hit APPLY for more information and to continue your application on our careers page. There you will also find candidate pack with more information, which you can download by clicking the ‘Job Spec’ button.
You’ll need to register (you can use your LinkedIn profile) and then complete a short application form where you’ll upload a CV.
If you have any questions or you want to discuss this opportunity please contact me via tia.nicholas@dwp.gsi.gov.uk