Who will you be working with?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Whether it's freight rail, transit, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people are accelerating the future of transportation.
Role: Lead Engineer - Cyber Security, DevOps and UX
Salary: £Competitive
Location: Derby
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
How will you make a difference?
We are seeking a Cyber Security, DevOps and UX Lead Engineer to join our IoT and Smart Data team. In this dynamic role, you will be the subject matter expert and technical lead responsible for the security posture, automation, and user experience of our IoT and Smart Data Platform. You will define strategies, implement best practices, and lead projects that enhance security, streamline DevOps processes, and deliver exceptional user experiences.
What will your typical day look like?
- Define and implement security architecture for IoT Edge and Cloud components.
- Ensure compliance with Wabtec Corporate CATO and industry standards (e.g., IEC 62443).
- Develop threat detection systems, conduct audits, and manage risk frameworks.
- Design and implement scalable CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
- Drive automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes.
- Oversee monitoring and resilience strategies for high availability and disaster recovery.
- Lead user-centred design efforts to ensure intuitive and accessible platform interfaces.
- Implement UX best practices and design systems, conduct usability testing and continuous improvements.
- Collaborate with architects, product managers, and engineering teams to align technical and business goals.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and drive innovation across Cyber Security, DevOps, and UX domains.
What do we want to know about you?
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer and technical team leader.
- Professional technical experience; familiarity with Agile methodology.
- Strong knowledge of cloud services, CI/CD pipelines, and secure coding practices.
- Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, GitLab, and security scanning tools.
- Python, Shell, or Bash scripting skills.
If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values and always put people first and strive to expand what is possible.
Apply today!
Legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
*Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalised agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.
Additional InformationWhat could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
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