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Primark

Cyber Security Operations Analyst

On site

Reading, United kingdom

Full Time

08-05-2025

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Job Specifications

Because your new ideas are our way new ways of working. Evolve, 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

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let’s talk lifestyle:

Healthcare, pension, and 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 Cyber Security Operations Analyst

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

Build and maintain expert knowledge and understanding of our security technologies, building the delivery of process and system improvements, proactively seeking continuous improvement supported with plans, ensuring best practices are incorporated
Executing the approval process for security-related tickets in Primarks service desk system for the Primark environment
Contribute to the execution of Security Operations Centre (SOC) capabilities, ensuring efficient and effective operation of detection, threat and incident response
Participant in the triaging events from a wide range of sources, including reports from employees, security systems and threat intelligence data
Perform analysis and response to detected events, escalating issues where appropriate
Conduct reviews of events, incidents, trends, industry publications and make recommendations on improvements
Supporting the wider team with reporting in our metrics reporting
Enforcing standardised and consistent processes, troubleshooting, and best practice applied to current process and capabilities
Contribute to cyber security planning, requirements, design, implementation, Independent Verification & Validation, including tooling decisions through discussion, presentations, reviews, and written communication

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:

3+ years enterprise cybersecurity IT experience, ideally with Cloud technologies and On premise experience
Experience in Cyber Security Operations with a track record in Incident Response and Investigations
Solid foundation in modern operating systems and networking protocols
Experience of working in multi-skilled teams
Strong appreciation & adherence to processes, defined roles & responsibilities and high-quality delivery
An appropriate degree, equivalent qualification or experience
A recognised security certification is desirable e.g. GIAC, CompTIA, Microsoft, CISM, CISA, CISSP or CRISC

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.

About the Company

Primark is an international fashion retailer employing more than 80,000 colleagues across 17 countries in Europe and the US. Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penneys brand, Primark aims to provide affordable choices for everyone, from great quality everyday essentials to stand-out style across women’s, men’s and kids, as well as beauty, homeware and accessories. With a focus on creating great retail experiences, Primark has over 450+ stores globally and continues to expand with the aim of reaching 530 stores by the end o... Know more