Security Operations Analyst

Primark Stores Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Bonus potential

27 days leave (+ bank holidays)

Tax Saver Tickets

Fitness centre

Subsidised cafeteria

Job summary

Primark Stores Limited is seeking a Security Operations Analyst in Reading to join the technology team and advance our cybersecurity capabilities. You’ll work within a collaborative, fast-paced environment to protect assets and information while developing your career in a globally recognised retailer.

You’ll manage incidents, triage alerts, and improve security tooling, documentation, and processes across cloud and on‑prem environments.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ enterprise cybersecurity experience across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Background in Security Operations including incident response, investigations, vulnerability analysis, and understanding of modern attack techniques.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in multi-skilled teams and deliver high-quality, process-driven work.
• Certifications like Security+, CISSP, Azure/AWS are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expert knowledge of security technologies, continuously improving processes, documentation, and system capabilities.
• Manage security tickets, triage alerts, and perform in-depth analysis of incidents, threats, vulnerabilities, and trends.
• Ensure comprehensive coverage and accuracy across security tools, asset inventories, procedures, and SOC documentation.
• Lead or support incident coordination, post-incident reviews, and forensic activities with internal teams and third-party partners.
• Develop and deliver security metrics, reports, and recommendations to strengthen detection, response, and vulnerability management.
• Contribute to SOC operations, standardising processes, informing tooling decisions, and supporting broader cybersecurity planning and validation efforts.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Security Ops

Incident response

Threat analysis

Teamwork

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Because we strive to put people first.

Culture, our way

Technology at Primark

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.
Our technology team is actively shaping the next wave of advancements. Engaged with innovative initiatives, your expertise will propel our business into the future. Collaborating with a creative team of tech enthusiasts, you’ll contribute your unique skills to fuel our technological advancements.

What You’ll Get

Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, Potential Bonus,27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

What You’ll Do as a Security Operations Analyst

We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you’ll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities:

• Maintain expert knowledge of security technologies, continuously improving processes, documentation, and system capabilities.
• Manage security tickets, triage alerts, and perform in-depth analysis of incidents, threats, vulnerabilities, and trends.
• Ensure comprehensive coverage and accuracy across security tools, asset inventories, procedures, and SOC documentation.
• Lead or support incident coordination, post-incident reviews, and forensic activities with internal teams and third-party partners.
• Develop and deliver security metrics, reports, and recommendations to strengthen detection, response, and vulnerability management.
• Contribute to SOC operations, standardising processes, informing tooling decisions, and supporting broader cybersecurity planning and validation efforts.

What You’ll Bring

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• 4+ years’ experience in enterprise cybersecurity across cloud and on‑prem environments, with strong foundations in networking, operating systems, and security engineering.
• Proven background in Security Operations, including incident response, investigations, vulnerability analysis, and understanding of modern attack techniques.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in multi-skilled teams and deliver high‑quality, process‑driven work.
• Demonstrated aptitude for rapid learning, self‑direction, and performing well in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Ability to analyse complex situations, balance risks, draw logical conclusions, and recommend effective security actions.
• Holds a relevant degree or equivalent experience; security or IT certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP, Azure/AWS certs) considered desirable.

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

About Primark

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we’re Caring and always strive to put people first. We’re also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.

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REQ ID: JR-7201