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About the role
As a Cyber Engineering and Automation Manager, this is a high-impact, greenfield leadership role for a senior cybersecurity professional with strong hands-on engineering capability. The role sits at the heart of Security Operations, with responsibility for defining and implementing how central SOC services collaborate with supporting functions across the organisation.
You will shape the end-to-end operating model for security operations, with a strong focus on automation, tooling, and scalable delivery across cyber threat intelligence and incident response. A key early priority will be onboarding and stabilising a new Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), followed by building the foundations for stronger internal security capabilities over time.
Responsibilities
Define and implement the operating model for collaboration between the central SOC and supporting security functionsDesign and deliver automation solutions to streamline SOC activities such as alert triage, incident response, and reportingLead the onboarding and transition of a new MSSP, including: Defining operational procedures and service delivery models, Establishing KPIs and SLAs, Acting as a key point of escalation and partnershipOwn the optimisation and ongoing operation of SOC platforms, including SIEM toolingOversee BAU maintenance and operational health of security platforms (e.g. Splunk, cloud security tooling)Integrate security tools such as SIEM, SOAR, firewalls, and related platforms to improve data flow and response coordinationCreate and maintain automated incident response playbooks for common threat scenariosDevelop and maintain SOC knowledge bases and documentation repositoriesEnhance SOC workflows to reduce manual effort and improve response efficiencyMonitor performance of automation tooling and resolve operational issuesCollaborate closely with SOC analysts, engineers, and wider security teams to identify automation opportunitiesBuild trusted relationships with stakeholders across operating companies to align SOC services with business risk and prioritiesContribute to longer-term strategy and business cases for strengthening in-house SOC capabilities
Requirements
Strong experience designing and delivering SOC automation solutionsHands-on expertise with automation and orchestration tooling (e.g. SOAR platforms, Ansible, Phantom)Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or BashDeep understanding of SOC processes, including incident response, threat detection, and triagePractical experience working with SIEM platforms, particularly SplunkExperience integrating and automating security tools across complex environmentsProven ability to develop automated workflows and response playbooksStrong knowledge of security frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and NISTExperience with log management and event correlation automationExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong communication and collaboration skills, able to work across technical and non-technical teams
Nice to have
Experience operating in large, distributed, or regulated enterprise environmentsExposure to cloud security operations across multiple cloud accountsExperience contributing to SOC transformation or greenfield security programmesBackground working with MSSPs and transitioning services in-house over time
Benefits
Fixed Shifts: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST (Summer) | 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM IST (Winter)No Weekend Work: Real work-life balance, not just wordsDay 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance providedSupport That Matters:Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are sharedTrue Belonging: A long-term career where your contributions are valued
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