The Head of Automation & Process Engineering is responsible for establishing and leading the enterprise-wide automation and process excellence function within Operational Security
Job Summary
The Head of Automation & Process Engineering is responsible for establishing and leading the enterprise-wide automation and process excellence function within Operational Security.
This role builds and scales an engineering-first automation capability that supports an Autonomic Security Operations (ASO) model—driving 10X improvements across SOC workflows, SOAR pipelines, incident response processes, and operational efficiency.
The role oversees Security Automation Engineering and Process Engineering disciplines, ensuring seamless integration of automation, AI/ML, workflow optimisation, structured procedures, and end-to-end process governance across the security function.
Matching Summary
The Head of Automation & Process Engineering is responsible for establishing and leading the enterprise-wide automation and process excellence function within Operational Security.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
SOAR platforms and automation engineering
SIEM, EDR, cloud-native security tooling
Python, PowerShell, APIs, webhooks
AI/ML-driven security automation
Operational Security processes and SOPs
Security Automation Engineering disciplines
Nice-to-have
Lean, Six Sigma methodologies
Engineering-first mindset
Systems thinker with focus on scalability
Continuous learning and knowledge sharing
Key Requirements
Deep experience with SOAR platforms
Strong engineering background
Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, APIs
Experience with AI/ML-enabled security automation
Experience designing and governing operational workflows
Knowledge of CSI frameworks
Proven leadership of high-performing engineering teams