DevOps Engineer - Data Protection Services

 

The Data Protection (DP) group is responsible for implementing the Firm’s Data Cybersecurity Strategy through the architecture, engineering, deployment, and operation of enterprise data security controls and capabilities. The group maintains a sustained focus on architectural rigor, automation, Agile delivery, and the effective adoption of Data Protection Services controls by users and business partners.

The Data Protection Services (DPS) fleet designs, engineers, and operates solutions that protect data at rest and in transit and escalate potentially inappropriate use of the Firm’s data to the appropriate incident response teams.

The DevOps Engineer will join the DP Dev Squad, which integrates the Firm’s strategic application development platforms and tools throughout the software development lifecycle. The position requires hands-on engineering to integrate applications and services, support solutions deployed in public cloud and on-premises data centers, and enhance proactive data governance capabilities in collaboration with Technology teams, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors.

The DP Dev Squad is a specialist unit within the Data Protection Services group, comprising software developers, DevOps engineers, and infrastructure engineers. The squad provides development, integration, and strategic capabilities that enable enterprise-wide data discovery and supply downstream systems supporting data security, compliance, privacy, threat monitoring, and analytics. The team places particular emphasis on data controls and their effective implementation in cloud environments. Operating within a flat, Agile structure, the squad promotes collaboration, accountability, and professional autonomy across Glasgow, Bengaluru, and Montreal.

What will you be doing?

• Perform engineering and operational activities supporting data security services, including service delivery, task automation, DevOps activities, and participation in an on-call rota.
• Onboard new DevOps tools and maintain existing platforms to address business requirements and ensure effective integration with the Firm’s technology ecosystem.
• Collaborate with the Data Discovery Squad and broader Technology stakeholders to enhance services through automation, scripting, and effective observability solutions.
• Participate in design and code reviews across the Data Discovery Squad and relevant stakeholder groups.
• Contribute actively to the team’s Agile operating model, ceremonies, and delivery practices.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing across global Data Protection squads and chapters through clear documentation, presentations, and internal communications.

The position also provides opportunities to:

• Broaden technical expertise through challenging engineering initiatives and the application of emerging technologies, including cloud data governance, with access to specialists across the Firm.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the financial services industry through engagement with business stakeholders and participation in relevant industry activities and events.
• Contribute within an open and inclusive environment in which informed perspectives and meaningful contributions are encouraged.

 

What we’re looking for:

Must have:

• Scripting: Python, Linux Shell
• DevOps: Git, Jenkins Pipeline, Test Automation
• Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
• OS: Linux (in-depth), Windows
• Networking: network configuration and debugging
• Cloud: Azure Dev/DevOps, Public Cloud management
• Security Practices: Knowledge of critical cyber security controls
• AI Software Development Lifecycle (AI SDLC): Working knowledge of the secure and governed use of artificial intelligence across requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement, including appropriate human oversight.
• Willing to work in on-call rotation

 

Would Be Nice:

• Cloud: M365, AWS, etc.
• Orchestration: Ansible, Terraform, Cloudify, other IaC
• SRE: Flux, Grafana, Splunk
• Agile: Jira
• Products: BigID, Securiti

 

Professional Skills:

• Demonstrated experience working effectively within Agile delivery teams.
• Proven experience integrating products into enterprise environments, including the deployment and integration of open-source products and tools using DevOps methodologies.
• Working knowledge of IT Service Management principles and ITIL practices.
• Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of proprietary technologies within a complex, regulated environment.
• A self-directed approach, supported by demonstrable experience in the technical and application support of enterprise systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, together with a professional and collaborative working style.
• A strong automation and orchestration mindset, with a focus on reducing manual processes and enabling product squads to devote greater capacity to engineering activities.

 

Attributes:

• A strong professional interest in automation, DevOps, and site reliability engineering.
• Comfort working within delivery models that use frequent, incremental code testing and deployment.
• A practical, hands-on approach to implementing DevOps processes from requirements analysis and test design through automation and results analysis.
• Accountability for the quality and timeliness of assigned deliverables.
• The ability to communicate material issues, risks, and progress updates accurately, clearly, and in a timely manner.

 

Where will you be working:

The position is based in the Firm’s Montreal office and is subject to the applicable hybrid working arrangement, which currently requires onsite attendance three days per week.