Lead SOAR Engineer in Ruddington

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money. We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland.

Experian's Global Security Operations (GSO) team is seeking a Lead SOAR Engineer to drive the evolution of our security automation strategy and guide junior level engineers. As a leader within the Threat Detection Engineering team, you will architect and oversee the development of intelligent SOAR solutions, integrating GenAI and Agentic Frameworks to enable adaptive, context-aware automation. You'll lead Agile CI/CD initiatives, mentor engineers, and collaborate to deliver scalable, secure automation capabilities that enhance Experian's global security posture.

Important Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced SOAR playbooks and automation workflows - mentoring & guiding SOAR Engineers & wider cross functional team members through the process.
• Architect intelligent automation solutions using GenAI and Agentic Frameworks to enhance decision-making and response capabilities.
• Drive Agile CI/CD practices to ensure rapid, secure, and reliable delivery of automation features.
• Collaborate with SOC, threat detection, and engineering teams to identify automation opportunities and align with strategic security goals.
• Develop and maintain custom Python scripts and tools for orchestration, enrichment, and integration.
• Ensure seamless interoperability between SOAR platforms, case management systems, and other security tools.
• Contribute to security architecture reviews, automation strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on SOAR, security automation and engineering and wider understanding of security domains including incident response, threat detection, and vulnerability management.
• Hands-on experience with GenAI and Agentic Frameworks in security automation.
• Leadership experience designing and implementing SOAR solutions at scale.
• Familiarity with SIEM & SOAR platforms (e.g., Splunk, Google Secops, Google Chronicle).
• Advanced proficiency in Python and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell).
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments.

Additional Information

Benefits package includes: Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan. Core benefits include pension, bupa healthcare, sharesave scheme and more. 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.