Specialist Sec Platform Engr

Job-:
Technology

Location:

United Kingdom Workplace:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full time, Days Posted:
Closes:
Summary The Specialist Security Platform Engineer will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and security of our security capabilities, including;
Data Security, Identity Security, Email Security, Network Security and Endpoint Security.  Ensuring the protection of our data, applications and systems against cyber threats You will lead the charge in implementing robust security measures, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to fortify our defences against cyber threats.

What you'll do Maintain and strengthen security capabilities across data, identity, email, network and endpoint environments, ensuring compliance with security standards and reducing risk.

Configure, optimise and support security controls, technologies, tools and processes to improve the organisation’s overall security posture.

Identify security gaps, diagnose root causes and deliver effective remediation activities using structured analysis and lateral thinking.

Define and implement security standards, guardrails, policies and procedures, supporting their adoption across the organisation.

Collaborate with stakeholders and external vendors to integrate security services effectively and communicate complex security issues clearly to non-technical audiences.

Who you areAt least three years’ relevant infrastructure security experience across data, identity, email, network or endpoint security.

Hands-on experience with security technologies such as Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, Crowd Strike and network security solutions.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess configurations and logs, identify security gaps or anomalies and reduce risk.

Clear communication and effective collaboration skills when working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, changing environment.

What’s in it for you? Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We’re inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.

Here are just a few of the benefits that make working here even more rewarding:20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation

Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future

Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal

Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services

One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you Everyone’s welcome We are ambitious about the future of retail. We’re disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We’re transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers.

Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.#LI-hybrid #LI-CC1 #hybrid role