Threat Intelligence Principal

Marks & Spencer Plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Greater London is seeking a Threat Intelligence Principal to lead their threat intelligence operations. The role involves developing strategies, managing cyber threats, and translating technical issues into business risks. Candidates should have advanced cyber security certifications and strong analytical skills. Benefits include a competitive discount, holiday entitlement, and well-being support. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

20% colleague discount after probation

Competitive holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonus schemes

Generous pension scheme

Comprehensive training programmes

Wide range of employee wellbeing support

Charity volunteer day

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of adversarial tactics and attack methodologies.
• Working experience with APIs for solution integration.
• Expertise in building dashboards using PowerBI.
• Proficient in advanced scripting and programming for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the strategic roadmap for the threat intelligence program.
• Lead the collection, analysis and dissemination of threat intelligence.
• Oversee investigation and analysis of cyber threats.
• Translate technical intelligence into business risks for executives.
• Provide actionable recommendations for mitigating cyber risks.

Skills

Advanced certifications such as CISSP or GCTI

Understanding of cyber threat landscape

Expert in PowerBI

Experience with scripting languages like Python

Job description

We’re looking for a Threat Intelligence Principal who is passionate about protecting organisational assets against sophisticated cyber threats. As a Threat Intelligence Principal, you will be responsible for spearheading the threat intelligence operation. This strategic role involves leading the development and execution of the threat intelligence strategy, ensuring comprehensive threat coverage and proactive risk management.

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement the strategic roadmap for Marks and Spencer’s threat intelligence program
• Lead the collection, analysis and dissemination of strategic, operational and tactical threat intelligence
• Oversee the investigation and analysis of sophisticated cyber threats targeting the company
• Translate technical threat intelligence into business risks and impacts for executive audiences
• Provide actionable recommendations for mitigating identified cyber risks

Who you are

• Advanced certifications such as CISSP, GCTI, or equivalent
• Deep understanding of cyber threat landscape, adversarial tactics and evolving attack methodologies.
• Working experience with APIs for various solution integration
• Expert at PowerBI for building dashboards
• Experience with advanced scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python) for data analysis and automation

What’s in it for you

Being a part of M&S is exactly that – playing your part to bring the magic of M&S to our customers every day. We’re an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and ever evolving business built on doing the right thing and bringing exceptional quality, value, service to every customer, whenever, wherever and however they want to shop with us.

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

• After completing your probationary period, you’ll receive 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third‑party brands for you and a member of your household.
• Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days!
• Discretionary bonus schemes awarded based on how you achieve your personal objectives and our performance as a business.
• A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
• A dedicated welcome to our teams with a tailored induction and a wide range of training programmes to develop your skills.
• Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices portal to maximise your financial and personal wellbeing.
• Industry‑leading parental, adoption and neonatal policies, providing support and flexibility for your family.
• Access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support for all colleagues including access to our 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist to support you and your family.
• A charity volunteer day to support a charity or cause you’re passionate about through a dedicated day away from work.

Everyone’s welcome

We’re ambitious about the future of retail. We’re innovating, disrupting, and leading the way into a more inspiring, digital era. It’s an exciting time to be part of M&S.

To support us on our journey, we’re building inclusive, diverse teams where everyone can be themselves, do their best work, and make change happen. We support each other and succeed together.

Don’t worry if you don’t meet every single requirement of the job description. It’s more of a guide to what’s possible within the role. If you’re passionate, ready to work hard, and think the role feels right for you, we’d love to hear from you. #hybridrole #LI-Hybrid #LI-OT1