About the role
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