Security Automation Engineer

WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.  We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.    We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.   Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.    For more information, visit WPP.com.   Why we're hiring: The Process Engineer is responsible for designing, engineering, maintaining, and continuously improving Operational Security processes across WPP. The role focuses on defining how Operational Security operates in practice, ensuring processes are clear, auditable, automation-enabled, and scalable. This is an individual contributor role with no people management responsibilities; management accountability sits with the Process Engineering Lead.   What you'll be doing: Operational Security Process Engineering (Assess) * - Engineer and maintain end-to-end operational security processes across SOC operations, incident response, detection engineering, threat hunting, threat intelligence, automation, and vulnerability management. * - Define workflows, decision points, inputs/outputs, and escalation paths for operational activities. * - Maintain the authoritative process library describing how Operational Security services operate.   Process Standardisation, Consistency & Governance (Safeguard) * - Ensure processes are standardised, consistent, and aligned across teams and regions. * - Align processes to internal policy, risk, legal, and assurance requirements. * - Act as a quality gate for new or changed processes to ensure clarity and audit readiness. Automation-Enabled Process Design (Operate) * - Partner with Security Automation Engineering to ensure processes are automation-friendly and evidence-driven. * - Identify manual or high-effort steps and work with engineering teams to automate or eliminate them. * - Ensure documented processes accurately reflect real system behaviour. Audit, Assurance & Evidence Support * - Maintain process documentation suitable for internal and external audit. * - Support audits and reviews by explaining processes, control points, and evidence sources. * - Ensure traceability between process definitions, tooling, and execution. Continuous Improvement & Operating Model Maturity * - Review and improve processes based on operational feedback, incidents, and maturity assessments. * - Support KPI, maturity, and continual service improvement initiatives. * - Partner with security teams to evolve processes as capabilities mature.   What you'll need: Essential: * - Experience designing or engineering operational processes in a security or technology environment. * - Strong understanding of security operations domains and how they interconnect. * - Ability to translate operational activity into clear, auditable processes. * - Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills. Desirable: * - Experience supporting audit or assurance activity. * - Familiarity with automation-first or engineering-led operating models. * - Exposure to ITIL or process maturity frameworks in practical application ADDITIONAL INFORMATION * - Individual contributor role reporting to the Process Engineering Lead. * - Works closely with Automation Engineering, Detection Engineering, IR, CTI, and VM teams. * - Central to WPP’s Autonomic Security Operations and automation strategy Who you are: You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working. You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected. You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.   What we'll give you: Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work. Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge? #LI-Hybrid  We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. PLEASE READ OUR PRIVACY NOTICE (HTTPS://WWW.WPP.COM/EN/CAREERS/WPP-PRIVACY-POLICY-FOR-RECRUITMENT) FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW WE PROCESS THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE.

WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.  We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.    We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.   Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.    For more information, visit WPP.com.   Why we're hiring: WPP is a creative transformation company, helping clients create growth by combining technology and creativity. As one of the world's largest marketing and advertising services organizations, we are committed to driving innovation and operational excellence across our vast global network. You will be joining the Automation Operations Centre within WPP's Enterprise Technology, Automation & AI department. This is a pivotal time for us as we're building a dedicated, in-house team to deliver, manage, monitor, and optimize our growing portfolio of automation solutions. This team is at the forefront of our digital transformation, ensuring the seamless operation and continuous improvement of critical automation capabilities across WPP globally You will play a crucial role in solution delivery and day-to-day technology management of the Global Automation Operations Centre (AOC) program. Reporting to the AAI Operations Director and AAI Product Lead, you will lead the architecture, standards, and advanced development requirements for our global automation portfolio. Alongside AAI Leadership, you will guide a crew of 6-10 developers to ensure the release of high-quality automation products on time and within budget. The AOC is chartered to develop and delivery automation products, support global automation products or projects delivered by Automation delivery teams from around WPP. Our support apparatus gives those teams confidence and freedom to hand over their existing successes and continue innovating. Are you a visionary technical leader with a deep mastery of the Microsoft Power Platform and a passion for engineering excellence? We are looking for an Automation Engineering Lead to drive our technical strategy and architectural standards. In this senior role, you will be responsible for conducting research spikes, providing technical guidance to development teams, and ensuring that our global automation suite is built on a foundation of robust, scalable, and maintainable components. You will combine your extensive experience from the D365/Dataverse era with modern ALM practices to keep our global operations at the cutting edge of AI and automation. What you'll be doing: Automation Engineering Lead (Engineering Excellence + AI-Driven Automation)  We are looking for an experienced Automation Engineering Lead who combines a complete view across multiple engineering technology streams with a strong background in automation and AI-driven engineering practices across modern technology stacks.  This is not a single-stack or platform-specific role.  You will act as an enterprise engineering leader, responsible for designing scalable, high-performance solutions by evaluating the right engineering approach across diverse technology streams spanning APIs, backend services, modern frontends, cloud platforms, deployment architecture, and AI/ML capabilities.  You will play a critical role in shaping engineering strategy, establishing end-to-end engineering processes, guiding engineering teams, and ensuring solutions are fit-for-purpose, scalable, and future-ready.   What You’ll Be Doing  Solution Architecture & Technology Decisioning  * Own end-to-end architecture for automation use cases across the enterprise   * Evaluate and recommend the right approach across:   * Cloud-native engineering (microservices, serverless, container platforms)   * Custom engineering (APIs, backend services, UI frameworks)   * AI-augmented automation combining ML services, LLMs, and intelligent workflows   * Make informed trade-offs between build vs buy, custom vs platform, and AI-driven vs deterministic approaches based on scalability, cost, and maintainability   * Act as a key decision-maker on the right technology stream and tooling for each engineering problem   * Knowledge in Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse)   Architectural Governance  * Define and enforce global architecture standards, design patterns, and best practices   * Establish reusable engineering frameworks and AI-driven automation accelerators across teams   * Ensure consistency, scalability, and maintainability across implementations    Technical Leadership  * Lead and mentor a team of 6–10 engineers   * Provide hands-on guidance, solution reviews, and architectural oversight   * Drive engineering excellence and a culture of continuous improvement    Advanced & Hybrid Development  * Lead complex implementations involving:   * Custom connectors and API integrations   * AI/ML model integration and intelligent automation patterns   * Backend services (.NET / Java / Node.js / Python) where required   * Handle research spikes and evaluate new tools, frameworks, and capabilities    Integration & Data Architecture  * Design robust integration solutions using:   * REST APIs, webhooks, and service-based architectures   * Event-driven and asynchronous processing patterns   * Work with structured and unstructured data across:   * Cloud data platforms (Azure Data Lake, BigQuery, Snowflake, etc.)   * SQL / external data systems   * Dataverse  * Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of automation workflows    ALM & DevOps Strategy  * Own and mature end-to-end engineering processes including ALM, code quality, and release governance across the organization   * Implement CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and infrastructure-as-code using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar   * Drive adoption of code-first, version-controlled, and AI-assisted development practices    Stakeholder Collaboration  * Partner with business and leadership teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions   * Align architecture decisions with business goals, timelines, and budgets   * Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders    Security, Compliance & Supportability  * Ensure solutions comply with enterprise security, governance, and data protection policies   * Design solutions for operational readiness, observability, and smooth handover to support teams    What You’ll Need  Experience  * 12+ years in software engineering, solution architecture, or enterprise application development   * Proven track record leading engineering teams across multiple technology streams with a strong background in automation and AI-driven engineering   * Knowledge in Power platform or Dynamics 365 ecosystem   Engineering Process & AI-Automation Expertise  * Deep expertise in:   * End-to-end engineering processes (SDLC, code reviews, quality gates, release management) implemented at organizational scale   * Deployment and technical architecture across cloud and hybrid environments   * Automation engineering (CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, test automation, workflow automation)   * Experience with:   * Engineering AI workstreams (LLMs, agentic systems, intelligent automation)   * Applying AI in automation (code generation, automated testing, intelligent code review, copilots)   * Ability to drive engineering excellence and modernize platforms using AI-augmented approaches    Architecture & Engineering Breadth (Critical)  * Strong experience with API design and REST-based integrations   * Solid understanding of SQL, data modeling, and performance optimization   * Hands-on experience with at least one backend technology (.NET / Java / Node.js / Python)   * Exposure to modern frontend frameworks (React or similar)   * Understanding of:   * Microservices and distributed systems   * Event-driven architecture (queues, messaging, pub/sub)   * Proven ability to design and deliver solutions across diverse engineering streams with the right deployment and architecture choices    DevOps & ALM  * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments   * Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools   * Strong understanding of environment strategy, solution segmentation, and release management    Leadership & Problem Solving  * Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams   * Strong architectural thinking and decision-making skills   * Ability to solve complex, ambiguous technical challenges   * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills    Nice to Have  * Experience with Azure services (Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management)   * Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns and iPaaS platforms   * Hands-on experience embedding LLMs, agents, or copilots into automation and engineering workflows    Certifications  * Certifications in AI/ML, DevOps, or enterprise architecture (TOGAF, SAFe, or equivalent), PL-600: Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect (preferred)   Who you are: You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working. You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected. You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day. What we'll give you: Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work. Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge? We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. PLEASE READ OUR PRIVACY NOTICE (HTTPS://WWW.WPP.COM/EN/CAREERS/WPP-PRIVACY-POLICY-FOR-RECRUITMENT) FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW WE PROCESS THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE.

WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.  We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.    We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.   Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.    For more information, visit WPP.com.   Why we're hiring: Responsible for leading the Cloud Automation Engineering function. Primary focus will be leading a team of other engineers in designing and implementing automation solutions to improve customer experience and increase productivity in our cloud estates. Responsible for maintaining and delivering automation solutions through infrastructure as code, ensuring security best practice, evangelising automation practice and tools, and supporting customer needs, both internal and external. What you'll be doing: * Identify opportunities for improvement and automation of operations * Design, build, test and implement use cases to drive automation adoption and improve operational efficiency * Work closely with the IT Operations team to develop automated incident detection and response mechanisms. Implement proactive monitoring and * alerting systems to quickly respond to and resolve critical issues, minimizing downtime and service disruptions * Responsible for driving CSI initiatives to improve operations (processes/tools) working with various stakeholders * Responsible for providing feedback at various levels of seniority, including reporting on service level improvement and cost savings through * automation practice. * Responsible for creation of centralised modules for re-use to support customer and internal needs in delivering automation * Responsible for leading design and implementation of automation tooling and scripting for other internal teams to solve challenges in * implementation, reporting, compliance and governance. * Responsible for setting technical direction and guiding the development of members of the Automation Engineering team * Acts as reporting line for members of the Automation Engineering team. * Ensure that automation solutions adhere to security best practices and compliance standards. Implement access controls, data encryption, and * secure APIs to protect sensitive information * Maintain detailed documentation of automation code, practice, processes, and system changes. Generate regular reports on system performance, * incident trends, and resource utilization to support decision-making and optimization efforts * Collaborate with other cloud engineering teams, sharing best practices, knowledge, and innovations to enhance the overall cloud infrastructure * Ownership of the WPP Enterprise Technology platforms, tools, and pipelines that deliver Infrastructure as Code, and Automated DevOps * Toolchains * Ownership of other automation platforms and Cloud Tools as may be necessary to deliver operational service What you'll need: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field * Proven experience in cloud computing platforms (at least two AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated services * Deep understanding of infrastructure as code, CI/CD systems, and DevOps toolchains * Proven experience in the use of Terraform for delivering cloud computing infrastructure or other platforms * Solid understanding of DevOps principles and practices for continuous integration and deployment * Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and familiarity with orchestration platforms like Kubernetes * Experience in programming languages like Python or Go for scripting and automation tasks * Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data sets to make informed decisions * Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, especially in high-pressure situations * Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team-oriented environment * Proven analytical and problem-solving skills * Autonomous and self-motivated Who you are: You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working. You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected. You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.   What we'll give you: Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work. Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge? #LI-Hybrid  We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. PLEASE READ OUR PRIVACY NOTICE (HTTPS://WWW.WPP.COM/EN/CAREERS/WPP-PRIVACY-POLICY-FOR-RECRUITMENT) FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW WE PROCESS THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE.