Threat Intelligence Specialist

Summary

Marks & Spencer is actively searching for a skilled Threat Intelligence Specialist to fortify our cybersecurity efforts. This crucial role involves identifying and analysing cyber threats, utilizing advanced threat intelligence tools and methodologies to safeguard our digital infrastructure. Collaborating with our dedicated Cyber Security team, you will play a vital role in integrating actionable intelligence into our security strategies. This position offers the unique opportunity to work on the forefront of cyber defense, providing insights that will directly impact the security of Marks & Spencer’s operations and its alignment with the broader InfoSec community.

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… 

• 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. 

What you'll do

• Conduct in-depth threat research and intelligence gathering across various platforms, including CTI tools and open-source channels, to anticipate and counteract potential cyber threats.
• Analyze and interpret cyber threat data, translating technical findings into actionable intelligence for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and IT teams to integrate threat intelligence into security measures and incident response plans.
• Continuously update and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the threat landscape, focusing on tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by adversaries.
• Manage day to day operations for threat intelligence process and tooling.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in threat intelligence, offering insights through detailed reporting and briefings across strategic, tactical, and operational levels.

Who you are

• In-depth knowledge of cyber threat actors, their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and the ability to apply frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK for analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of translating complex data into actionable intelligence.
• Advanced proficiency in using threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and familiarity with SIEM tools, including custom rule development for threat detection.
• Basic experience with digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) methodologies and tools.
• Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and practices, including network security, endpoint protection, and cloud security.

#LI-LS1