Principal Analyst

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Principal Security Operations Analyst

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your decisions can make a real difference in protecting an organization's critical assets? Are you a passionate security expert with a keen eye for detail and the ability to lead a team? If so, then we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Security Operations Analyst to join our growing security team. In this role, you will be responsible for playing a key leadership role in monitoring, detecting, and responding to security threats. You will also be instrumental in mentoring and guiding junior members of the team.

To stay close to customers, we expect our support teams to come into the office three days a week. We think that learning comes from working alongside each other, and that spending time with our teams makes us more creative and connected. It also means we can solve problems as soon as they arise, build trust, and get closer to our colleagues.

Whats in it for you

Being a part of M&S is exactly that becoming a part and playing your part. Were an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and always evolving business built on core values.

Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special

• 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third party branded products for you and one member of your household.
• Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days.
• We have discretionary bonus schemes depending on your role and our business performance.
• Get cover for twice your salary up to age 70 (double with our Pension Plan).
• Well help you save through our Pension Savings Plan, Share Buy and Sharesave schemes.
• Save on everyday costs through discounts and offers and get access to great health benefits.
• Bike/accessory hire with Cycle to Work and save on tax and national insurance.
• Buy the latest technology with interest-free financing directly from your salary.
• Get access to resources to support your wellbeing, including a free virtual GP service.
• Support your favourite charities by donating through your pay or volunteering for them.
• Industry-leading maternity, paternity, adoption and neo-natal policies, providing support and flexibility for you and your family.

What you'll do

• Lead the investigation, analysis, and response to security incidents, including digital forensics and technical report writing.
• Proactively monitor and analyse security events using SIEM and other security tools to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Enhance detection capabilities by tuning and optimizing security tools and processes.
• Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to gather and integrate threat feeds.
• Conduct threat hunting to proactively identify and mitigate potential security risks.
• Lead and participate in security incident response (IR) activities, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Provide security expertise and guidance to internal stakeholders, including business incident managers.
• Mentor and coach junior security analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Participate in vulnerability management activities and contribute to access control best practices.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.
• Document security incidents, investigations, and resolutions.

Who you are

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) role.
• Proven experience in security incident response and investigation.
• Strong understanding of security concepts, frameworks, and methodologies (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK).
• In-depth knowledge of SIEM and other security tools (e.g., endpoint detection and response, network traffic analysis).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience in a leadership role is a plus.

Everyones welcome

M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. Thats why were revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Theres never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact.

We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working.

If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.

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