Security Specialist (SOC & IR)

Posted 4 Days Ago
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London, England, GBR
Hybrid
Entry level
eCommerce • Retail
The Role
Monitors endpoints, triages alerts, investigates malware and suspicious activity, supports incident response and root-cause analysis, and conducts threat hunting. The role improves detection through alert tuning, prioritization, automation, documentation, and process development. It also serves as a security subject matter expert, supports major incidents, coaches colleagues, contributes to security culture, and participates in a one-week-in-five on-call rota.
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Company Description

We’re ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world. 

We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you’re free to be your true self without judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions. 

But how are we showing up? We’re proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and we placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.  

Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you. 

Job Description

ASOS is recruiting for a Security Operations and Incident Response Specialist to join our Security Operations team, reporting into the SOC & IR Manager. This role plays a key part in helping to protect ASOS from cyber threats, while continuously improving the organisation’s overall security posture.

This is a skilled and hands-on role which would suit someone who enjoys problem‑solving, collaboration and continuous learning

What you’ll be doing

  • Monitoring endpoints and triaging security alerts, supporting incidents through to resolution and contributing to root cause analysis
  • Investigating potential malware and suspicious activity
  • Helping to reduce alert fatigue through tuning, prioritisation and process improvement
  • Acting as a subject matter expert in at least one core security domain (e.g. network monitoring, Microsoft security tooling, bot protection)
  • Proactively threat hunting across ASOS’ technology estate to identify weaknesses, emerging risks and active threats
  • Contributing to security processes, documentation and standard operating procedures
  • Supporting incident escalation and participating in major incident management when required
  • Coaching and supporting less‑experienced colleagues, sharing knowledge across security and non‑security teams, and helping to build a strong security culture
  • Staying informed about real‑world cyber security threats and contributing ideas for new or improved detection techniques
  • Participating in an on‑call rota as part of the Security Operations team (currently one week in every five)

Qualifications

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings relevant experience and a collaborative mindset. 

  • Experience working in a Security Operations or Incident Response environment
  • Comfortable supporting and guiding others in a security or technical setting
  • Working knowledge of detection engineering, including indicators of compromise (IOCs) and alert tuning
  • Experience using Microsoft security tools to investigate potential threats and document findings
  • An interest in improving processes based on previous incidents and investigations
  • Experience (or interest) in building automation or playbooks to improve SOC efficiency
  • A commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and supporting the growth of others

Additional Information

BeneFITS’ 

  • Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!) 
  • Employee sample sales 
  • 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment 
  • Private medical care scheme 
  • Fixed Annual Payment in addition to your salary each year, it's just an extra thank you from us 
  • Opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role 

Skills Required

  • Experience working in a Security Operations or Incident Response environment
  • Ability to support and guide others in a security or technical setting
  • Working knowledge of detection engineering, including indicators of compromise and alert tuning
  • Experience using Microsoft security tools to investigate threats and document findings
  • Interest in improving processes based on previous incidents and investigations
  • Experience or interest in building automation or playbooks to improve SOC efficiency
  • Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and supporting others' growth

ASOS Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ASOS and has not been reviewed or approved by ASOS.

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests perks like a sizable, shareable product discount, access to sample sales, free gym access, and on-site amenities are valued. Such lifestyle-oriented benefits are frequently highlighted as standout aspects of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests employees benefit from substantial annual leave with bank holidays and an extra celebratory or birthday day off, with summer early finishes referenced in some contexts. This breadth of time-off options supports work-life balance.
  • Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests access to a private medical care scheme is a core part of the package. This contributes to a perception of strong healthcare support.

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The Company
HQ: London
3,200 Employees
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

We exist to give people the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you’re free to be your true self without judgment, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions. Whatever your role, asos will encourage you to be you, fulfilling your creative potential with our global reach. Push boundaries, and challenge expectations. We’re determined to succeed, so we’ll trust you to deliver. Help drive our journey to becoming the global fashion destination for 20-somethings At ASOS our 3,000+ employees are immersed in the creative worlds and have a truly entrepreneurial attitude. Our ASOSers are authentic, brave, creative and disciplined to the core and find ways to blend our passion for fashion with cutting edge technology. Sound up your street? Join us.

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