Cyber SOAR Specialist in Bristol

We are looking for someone who loves using automation to solve complex cyber security challenges and wants to make a real impact. You may already be working with SOAR technologies, security engineering or cyber operations and be ready to take the next step in a role where you can combine technical expertise, AI innovation and problem‑solving skills to help protect Aviva.

As a Cyber SOAR Specialist, you’ll help strengthen Aviva's global cyber security capabilities through automation and orchestration. You’ll join the Automation and Orchestration team within Cyber Operations, supporting colleagues across the UK, Ireland, Canada and Aviva Investors. Your duties include:

• Designing, developing and maintaining automation playbooks that improve the speed, consistency and effectiveness of cyber incident response.
• Working closely with cyber security teams, technology partners and business stakeholders to identify opportunities to automate manual processes, integrate security tools and deliver better outcomes for our customers and colleagues.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Hands‑on experience working with SOAR platforms such as Google SecOps SOAR, Cortex XSOAR, IBM Resilient, Forti SOAR or similar technologies, including an understanding of how AI can enhance security operations.
• Strong Python scripting and automation skills, including API integrations, data processing and workflow development.
• Experience working with data formats such as JSON, CSV and text files, alongside SQL Server data staging and manipulation.
• Good understanding of cloud platforms and security concepts across AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and turn complex problems into practical solutions.

What you’ll get for this role:

• Salary: Circa £68,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications).
• Bonus opportunity – 10% of annual salary. Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva's results.
• Generous pension scheme – e.g. if you put in 8%, Aviva adds 14%.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Aviva‑funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it.
• Up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme.
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer's leave.
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.
• Paid volunteering days – use your 3 days to help others.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and tools.

Aviva is for Everyone: We are inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we’d still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part‑time and job shares. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices each week, while enjoying the benefits of flexibility and collaboration. We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job.