Head Of Security Automation & Process Engineering

healthroundup.ai

Chennai, India
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Soar platforms and automation engineering
Siem, edr, cloud-native security tooling
Python, powershell, apis, webhooks
** healthroundup.ai is seeking a Head of Security Automation & Process Engineering in Chennai, India, to lead enterprise-wide automation and process excellence within Operational Security. The role focuses on building automation capabilities, overseeing engineering disciplines, and driving improvements in security operations through advanced technology and collaboration. **

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.

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** healthroundup.ai is seeking a Head of Security Automation & Process Engineering in Chennai, India, to lead enterprise-wide automation and process excellence within Operational Security. The role focuses on building automation capabilities, overseeing engineering disciplines, and driving improvements in security operations through advanced technology and collaboration. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • SOAR platforms and automation engineering
  • SIEM, EDR, cloud-native security tooling
  • Python, PowerShell, APIs, webhooks
  • AI/ML-driven security automation
  • designing and governing operational workflows
  • high-performing engineering teams

Nice-to-have

  • Lean, Six Sigma methodologies
  • engineering-first mindset
  • systems thinker
  • 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
  • GIAC certifications preferred
  • Python or automation certifications preferred
  • Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred
  • GCP or Azure cloud certifications preferred

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