Job Description

Job category
IT&S
Experience level
Intermediate
Relocation available
This role is not eligible for relocation
Job type
Professionals
Travel required
Negligible travel should be expected with this role
Job code
RQ097095


As a Senior Data Protection Platform Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in securing and modernizing enterprise-scale technology platforms. You'll bring deep expertise in infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operational resilience to architect and implement solutions that protect bp's most critical data assets. Working alongside engineers, architects, and stakeholders, you'll shape platform strategy, improve system performance, and ensure security and compliance across our core data environments.
Be part of a high-impact, high-energy team of engineers and product managers driving innovation across bp's digital landscape. Collaborate with top technology and business leaders to deliver transformative data initiatives that make a tangible difference.
What You'll Deliver
Architect and implement enterprise-grade security frameworks for our core data platform.
Lead the integration of security controls and compliance measures across a unified data infrastructure.
Enhance platform performance, availability, and scalability through continuous optimization.
Drive modernization and transformation of legacy systems, ensuring seamless integration with enterprise IT.
Develop and implement automated security monitoring, identity management, and vulnerability assessment solutions.
Leverage DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices to ensure consistent, scalable deployments.
Support disaster recovery and high-availability strategies across critical platforms.
Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to align platform solutions with business needs.
Provide strategic input on platform investments, security risks, and operational improvements.
Partner with senior technical leaders to define and execute long-term platform roadmaps.
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Proven experience in enterprise technology, security, or platform operations at scale.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., AWS CDK, Azure Bicep).
Familiarity with ITIL processes, Agile methodologies, and governance frameworks.
Strong understanding of data engineering and security in large-scale cloud environments.
Technical Expertise
Proficiency in big data technologies: Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, Flink.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and cloud-native data solutions (BigQuery, Redshift, Snowflake, Databricks).
Strong programming skills in SQL, Python, or Scala.
Understanding of data modeling, warehousing, and distributed systems architecture.
Expertise in Azure, AWS, Databricks, and Palantir environments.
Familiarity with data ingestion, governance, visualization, and multi-cloud data strategies.
Knowledge of performance tuning, indexing, and distributed query optimization.
Experience with real-time and batch streaming architectures.
Preferred Skills
Experience working in regulated, compliance-heavy industries.
Demonstrated ability to manage enterprise-wide risk through secure architecture and governance.
Background in AI/ML-driven data engineering and intelligent workflow automation.
Why join our team?
At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.
We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.
There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits.
Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future.
Apply now!
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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 (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

Rewards and benefits
With ongoing learning and development, your reward goes far beyond the financial.


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Pay



bp offers competitive pay in line with industry standards, making us an employer of choice.



Discretionary bonus



We offer discretionary bonuses to reward strong company, business unit and individual performance, and recognition awards, including those related to long service.



Retirement, savings & insurance



We offer a range of discretionary retirement, savings and insurance benefits to help provide you and your family with financial security.



Job-based allowances



bp employees who work non-standard schedules (e.g. shifts) or have a requirement to speak a foreign language (including Indonesia, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Hindi, Arabic) may be paid an allowance depending on their role.

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Learning & development



bp is a learning organization. Whether you're looking to reskill, upskill or build the skills you already have, we can help you with the support and resources you need, including mentoring, 'Growth Week', getAbstract and LinkedIn Learning.



Business resource groups (BRGs)



Our employee-led BRGs are open to everyone at bp. They play an important role in progressing inclusion, sharing knowledge and helping people connect with each other. We have a wide range of BRGs focusing on different topics, such as working families, social mobility, toastmasters, wellbeing, social investment, women's network, global sustainability and a local club, ROCK. These are communities where we embrace different ideas and perspectives and treat each other with care and respect.



Volunteer days



All bp colleagues in Malaysia can give back to their communities by spending up to two working days on volunteer duty leave each year.



Professional membership & education assistance



To encourage a culture of continuous learning, we offer a range of support for eligible employees to obtain further technical, developmental and professional qualifications.



Hybrid & flexible working



At bp, we understand the importance of balancing work and personal obligations. Where possible, we offer employees a hybrid model of work and consider flexible working arrangements.



Paid leave



Along with annual leave in addition to public holidays, we provide bp employees with comprehensive sick leave and compassionate leave coverage.

We offer a variety of flexible benefits designed to priortize your wellbeing, giving you choices that align with your lifestyle.

Keeping well



At bp, we believe a happy and healthy workforce is in everyone's best interests. We offer comprehensive healthcare benefits and health checks, flu vaccinations and access to company-appointed online doctor appointments available 24/7.



Mental health



At bp, we focus on wellbeing and provide 24/7 support tools and resources, such as an employee assistance programme, a global wellbeing portal - 'Thrive' - and free access to mindfulness resources, such as Headspace, to help you navigate the ups and downs of life.



Flexible benefits



We offer a variety of benefits designed to prioritize your wellbeing. Our aim is to provide you with the support and flexibility needed to meet your individual and family needs.

Our family-forward leave options show our commitment to supporting you and your loved ones.

Family-forward leave policy



At bp, we recognize the significance of family. We provide comprehensive paid maternity, parental and adoption leave to support you in cherishing important moments, bonding with loved ones and transitioning smoothly into your new role as a parent.



On-site parent facilities



At bp, we want to help you manage your work and family commitments by providing an onsite parent room in our office.

We encourage collaboration within our offices by creating spaces that enable teamwork and innovation.

Office space



We ensure a comfortable work environment for everyone. Our workspaces are designed with inclusive accessibility in mind, to promote mobility and access for all.



Equipment



At bp, we support you with the right furniture and equipment and offer you an ergonomically safe and comfortable environment to help you perform at your best.



Eat & drink well



At bp, you will find free tea, coffee and snacks on us to help you stay energized throughout the day.



Disclaimer





This is a high-level summary only of terms and current discretionary benefits applicable to certain roles. Some rewards, benefits and policies are at managers' discretion and vary depending on where you work within the business. All terms subject to contract and all discretionary benefits subject to policy and eligibility.