Head Of Security Automation

WPP

Chennai, India
On-site
Soar platform expertise and automation engineering
Python powershell api integration skills
Siem edr cloud-native security tooling experience
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, TIP, and cloud-native security tools to achieve 10X improvements.
  • The position requires building a high-performing team focused on engineering standards, continuous learning, and transforming security processes into automated workflows.

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 and automation engineering
  • Python PowerShell API integration skills
  • SIEM EDR cloud-native security tooling experience
  • Operational security process design and governance
  • AI ML-driven security automation implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Lean Six Sigma methodology knowledge
  • Strong cross-functional stakeholder influence
  • Experience with Microsoft and Google security stacks
  • Continuous service improvement cycle implementation
  • Engineering-first mindset for scalability

Key Requirements

  • Deep experience with SOAR platforms and automation engineering
  • Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, APIs, and webhooks
  • Proven leadership of high-performing engineering teams
  • Experience designing operational workflows and SOPs
  • Preferred certifications: GIAC, Lean Six Sigma, or Cloud

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