Information Security Engineering Lead (Cloud/Platform and Infrastructure)

Information Security Engineering Lead (Cloud/Platform and Infrastructure)

This team is responsible for response and management of cyber incidents, utilizing an intelligence-led approach for identification, mitigation, and rapid response to safeguard bp on a global scale. By applying lessons learned and data analytics, they establish engineering principles and enhance the technology stack to continuously bolster bp's cybersecurity posture.

Let me tell you about the role

We are looking for an Information Security Engineering Lead (Cloud/Platform and Infrastructure) who will be responsible for leading and developing a team dedicated to training and supporting a large team of security experts and software engineers, to write, deploy, integrate, and maintain security standards and develop secure applications and automations.

You will advocate for and ensure that platform and infrastructure teams adhere to secure design and development best practices (e.g., threat modeling, technical design review, resilience testing, monitoring & alerting, code review, and documentation).

You will provide leading insight of industry and technology trends and best practices to shape bp’s security agenda and create a culture of excellence.

What you will deliver

• Support development of and implement platform security standards, co-design schemas, ensure quality at the source of infrastructure build and configuration, and find opportunities to (semi-) automate manual secure processes wherever possible.
• Provide secure development domain knowledge and business context around securing applications and bp products.
• Work with business partners to implement secure platform and infrastructure strategies and to coordinate remediation activities to ensure products meet business requirements.
• Adhere to and advocate for secure software and platform development lifecycle standard methodologies.
• Align strategy, processes, and decision-making across teams.
• Actively participate in a positive engagement and governance framework and drive an inclusive work environment with teams and collaborators including software engineers, developers, product owners, product managers, and portfolio managers.
• Evolve the security roadmap to meet anticipated future requirements and needs.
• Provide support to the squads and teams providing technical guidance, managing dependencies and risks.
• Create and articulate materials on how to embed and measure security in the software and platform development lifecycle.
• Actively mentor emerging talent and promote a culture of continuous development.

What you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications)

• Knowledge of Automation System environments.
• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure management.
• A minimum of 3 years of Cyber Security experience or related field.
• Deep and hands-on experience designing security architectures and solutions for reliable and scalable data infrastructure, cloud, and data products in complex environments.
• 8-10 years of digital/development experience, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant security experience in cloud platforms and/or networks/infrastructure.
• Development experience in one or more object-oriented programming languages (e.g., Python, Scala, Java, C#) and/or development experience in one or more cloud environments (including AWS, Azure, Alibaba, etc.).
• Exposure/experience with full stack development.
• Deep knowledge and hands-on experience in technologies across all data lifecycle stages.
• Strong collaborator management and ability to lead teams through managerial and technical influence.
• Continuous learning and improvement approach.

About bp

bp is a global energy business with a purpose to reimagine energy for people and our planet. We aim to be a very different kind of energy company by 2030, helping the world reach net zero and improving people’s lives. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Join bp and become part of the team building our future!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Travel Requirement: Negligible travel should be expected with this role.

Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation.

Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working.

Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process. If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.