Cyber SOAR Specialist

Aviva; Bristol; On-site; GBP 61,200 - 74,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 10% of annual salary

Generous pension

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical benefit

Share plans and Save As You Earn

Job summary

Aviva is seeking a Cyber SOAR Specialist to strengthen its global cyber operations from Bristol and other UK locations through automation and orchestration. You’ll design and maintain playbooks that speed up incident response and improve consistency across teams.

You’ll collaborate with cyber security, technology partners and business stakeholders to identify automation opportunities, integrate security tools and apply AI capabilities and cloud-based security solutions to protect customers and

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with SOAR platforms and AI-enhanced security operations.
• Strong Python scripting, API integrations and workflow development.
• Experience with JSON, CSV, and text files, plus SQL Server data staging.
• Understanding of AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain automation playbooks for incident response.
• Collaborate with cyber security teams, technology partners and stakeholders.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve speed and outcomes.

Skills

SOAR platforms

Python scripting

Data formats

Cloud platforms

Analytical skills

Job description

Cyber SOAR Specialist

Salary: Circa £68,000

Location: Bristol, Leeds, Norwich, Sheffield, York or Perth

This is a great job for someone who...

...loves using automation to solve complex cyber security challenges and wants to make a real impact. You might 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.

A bit about the job

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.

You’ll design, develop and maintain automation playbooks that improve the speed, consistency and effectiveness of cyber incident response. Working closely with cyber security teams, technology partners and business stakeholders, you’ll identify opportunities to automate manual processes, integrate security tools and deliver better outcomes for our customers and colleagues.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of security operations at Aviva by using modern SOAR technologies, AI capabilities and cloud‑based security solutions.

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

Our purpose – with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• 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
• 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
• Make your money go further – 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
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

Aviva is for Everyone

We’re 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 every week, combining the benefits of flexibility with time together with colleagues.