Role: Security Automation Engineer

Location: Cheltenham

Career Level: Specialist

Please Note: Due to the nature of client work you will be undertaking, you will need to be willing to go through a Security Clearance process as part of this role, which requires 5+ years UK address history at the point of application.

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As a Security Automation Engineer:

You will be responsible for developing and optimising Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) toolsets. The Security Automation Engineer (SOAR) will drive the maturation of Accenture’s Security Operation Centre (SOC) offerings, integrating security technologies and implementing automated workflows. The ideal candidate will approach problems with a security-first mindset, and have a strong technical background in security operations or network / infrastructure engineering.

We are looking for the following skills and experience:

• Hands-on experience of developing playbooks with Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) platforms, such as Palo Alto XSOAR, Splunk Phantom, Google SecOps SOAR, Microsoft Sentinel (Azure Logic Apps).

• Knowledge of interacting with REST API’s and webhooks (including authentication methods), and working with JSON / YAML data structures.

• Understanding of DevOps principles and orchestration toolsets.

• Working knowledge of at least one software development or scripting language, such as Python or PowerShell.

• Familiarity with the principles of public Cloud environments such as AWS or Azure, and knowledge of cloud-native security controls.

• Strong general Cyber Security Knowledge. In-depth knowledge of common threats, attacker tools and techniques and MITRE ATT&CK is advantageous.

• Familiarity with functionality of common security toolsets (such as SIEM and EDR); previous experience in configuring or managing is advantageous.

• 2+ years’ experience working within a Security Operations environment or similar.

• Collaborative and engaging approach to problem solving, and a willingness to work as part of the team.

• Passionate for diversity, recognising the innovation and competitive edge that comes from a diverse highly skilled team where equal opportunities are truly valued.

• A problem-solver, always seeking the best solution for the right outcome.

• Self-motivated, results-focussed, pragmatic with the ability to manage conflicting deadlines and prioritise.

• Vendor certifications for Security Tooling (such as SOAR, SIEM, EDR) would be advantageous.

Responsibilities:

• Integrating SOAR platforms with technologies such as SIEM, EDR, Email gateways and ITSM.

• Development of playbooks within SOAR platforms (interactive workflows that enable efficient triage of security incidents).

• Development of scripts to automate processes and repetitive tasks.

• Manage the lifecycle of security content (playbooks, integrations, scripts) from development through to production.

• Produce and maintain technical design documentation relating to SOAR integrations. 

• Engage directly with client stakeholders to capture requirements, and scope development activities.

• Work closely and collaboratively with internal project teams and engineers.  

• Engage with SOAR vendors to provide feedback and drive product development roadmaps.

• Contribute to internal security working groups, advocating the adoption of SOAR and innovation within the discipline of Security Operations.

What’s in it for you:

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

Accenture reserves the right to close the role should a suitable applicant be found. RROOTS #LI-EU. Closing date for applications 25/08/26.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

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