SOC Specialist

Are you a security professional with a strong foundation in threat detection and analysis? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative team environment to identify and mitigate security risks? If so, we want you on our team!

We are seeking a motivated and results-oriented Security Operations Specialist to join our growing security team. In this role, you will play a vital part in monitoring, analysing, and responding to security threats. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the overall improvement of our security posture.

What you’ll do

• Monitor and analyse security events using SIEM and other security tools to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.

• Participate in security incident response (IR) activities, following established procedures for investigation and resolution.

• Assist with threat hunting initiatives to proactively identify and mitigate potential security risks.

• Research and analyse security threats and vulnerabilities, staying up to date on the latest trends.

• Collaborate with the security team to tune and optimize security tools and processes.

Who you are

• 3 years of experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) role.

• Strong understanding of security concepts, frameworks, and methodologies (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK).

• Working 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.

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