Automation Engineer

About Us

Sophos is a worldwide leader and innovator of advanced cybersecurity solutions, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and incident response services and a broad portfolio of endpoint, network, email, and cloud security technologies that help organizations defeat cyberattacks. As one of the largest pure-play cybersecurity providers, Sophos defends more than 500,000 organizations and more than 100 million users globally from active adversaries, ransomware, phishing, malware, and more. Sophos’ services and products connect through its cloud-based Sophos Central management console and are powered by Sophos X-Ops, the company’s cross-domain threat intelligence unit. Sophos X-Ops intelligence optimizes the entire Sophos Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem, which includes a centralized data lake that leverages a rich set of open APIs available to customers, partners, developers, and other cybersecurity and information technology vendors. Sophos provides cybersecurity-as-a-service to organizations needing fully managed, turnkey security solutions. Customers can also manage their cybersecurity directly with Sophos’ security operations platform or use a hybrid approach by supplementing their in-house teams with Sophos’ services, including threat hunting and remediation. Sophos sells through reseller partners and managed service providers (MSPs) worldwide. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

Role Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Automation Engineer with 2-4 years of experience to join our XDR (Extended Detection and Response) team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in developing, implementing, and maintaining automation frameworks and tools to enhance our security operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and ensure efficient and effective security threat detection and response.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts and frameworks to streamline security operations within the XDR environment.
• Work with various programming languages and tools to build scalable and reusable automation solutions that support our security initiatives.
• Integrate automation solutions with existing security tools and platforms to enhance their capabilities.
• Ensure seamless deployment and execution of automation processes in our security infrastructure, focusing on reliability and performance.
• Monitor the performance and effectiveness of automated processes, identifying and resolving any issues or inefficiencies.
• Perform regular maintenance and updates to ensure automation tools are up-to-date and aligned with current security needs and technologies.
• Collaborate with the security operations team, threat analysts, and other stakeholders to identify areas where automation can improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide technical support and guidance on automation tools and processes to team members and other departments.

What you will bring

• 2-4 years of experience in automation engineering, preferably within a security or XDR context.
• Proven experience with scripting and programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or PowerShell.
• Strong understanding of automation frameworks and tools (Selenium/Jmeter/Cypress/Cucumber).
• Experience with security tools and platforms commonly used in XDR environments, such as SIEM, EDR, or SOAR solutions.
• Familiarity with API integration and orchestration.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and develop effective solutions.
• Detail-oriented approach with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Relevant certifications in automation or security (e.g., Certified Automation Professional, CompTIA Security+).

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What's Great About Sophos?

· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. Please refer to the location details in our job postings for further information.

· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit

· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy

· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities

· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint

· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp

· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge

· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

Our Commitment To You

We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.

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