Head Of Security Automation

WPP

Chennai, India
On-site
Soar platform expertise
Python and powershell scripting
Siem and edr integration
The role is responsible for establishing and leading the enterprise-wide automation and process excellence function within Operational Security

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for establishing and leading the enterprise-wide automation and process excellence function within Operational Security.
  • Candidates must drive adoption of advanced automation capabilities across SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and cloud-native security tools to support an Autonomic Security Operations model.
  • The position requires building a high-performing engineering team with a focus on reducing MTTD/MTTR through orchestration and eliminating manual tasks.

Matching Summary

The role is responsible for establishing and leading the enterprise-wide automation and process excellence function within Operational Security.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • SOAR platform expertise
  • Python and PowerShell scripting
  • SIEM and EDR integration
  • Security automation roadmap
  • Process engineering leadership
  • AI/ML security automation

Nice-to-have

  • Lean Six Sigma methodology
  • Cross-functional stakeholder influence
  • Continuous improvement culture
  • Cloud-native security tooling
  • Agile workflow optimization

Key Requirements

  • Deep experience with SOAR platforms
  • Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, and APIs
  • Experience designing operational workflows and SOPs
  • Proven leadership of engineering teams
  • GIAC or Python certifications preferred
  • Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt desirable

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