Security Automation Engineer
WPP (company site, opens in a new tab)ChennaiOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 10–20 LPA
Posted on 10 Sept
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About This Role
- Design, develop, and maintain security automation solutions including SOAR playbooks, integrations, and scripts to improve detection, response, and operational efficiency.
- Integrate SOAR platforms with SIEM, EDR, TIP, cloud-native security tools, and case management systems, supporting automation pipelines especially within Microsoft and Google security ecosystems.
- Collaborate with security teams to translate SOPs and runbooks into automated workflows, embed AI/ML for anomaly detection, and continuously improve automation capabilities aligning with SOC operational standards.
Minimum Requirements
- Experience with SOAR platforms such as Cortex XSOAR, Splunk SOAR, or Chronicle SOAR.
- Proficiency in Python and/or PowerShell scripting and strong knowledge of REST APIs and event-driven automation.
- Experience integrating SIEM, EDR, TIP, and cloud-native security tools into automation solutions.
- Work Experience Required: Not explicitly mentioned in the JD.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Engineering-focused with a structured and methodical approach emphasizing operational excellence and automation efficiency.
- Proven ability to work within automation-first, engineering-led security operations, collaborating cross-functionally with detection, incident response, and threat intelligence teams.
- Experience converting operational security workflows and SOPs into scalable, auditable automation processes with AI/ML-enabled features.