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94%

Location flexibility

91%

Hours flexibility

90%

Autonomy

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Job Description

Job Description:

Mars is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst to join our team. As the EU Lead for our Incident Response (IR) team, you will play a critical role in protecting our organization from cyber threats and ensuring business continuity. You will be responsible for leading and executing incident response activities within the European region, collaborating with global teams, and providing expert guidance on cybersecurity best practices.

What are we looking for?

Essential Requirements:

  • 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity incident response or a Security Operations Center (SOC), including hands-on experience with incident triage, investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery. This should include experience with detection and response tools (EDR, XDR, NDR).
  • Strong understanding of common attack vectors (e.g., malware, phishing, ransomware, social engineering) and the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
  • Proven ability to analyze security logs, network traffic, and other relevant data sources to identify and investigate security incidents. Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a cyber security team, collaborating with colleagues to address security challenges and ensure cohesive, coordinated efforts during investigations and resolutions

Nice-to-haves:

  • Hands-on experience with cloud security tools and services (e.g., CloudTrail, CloudWatch, Security Center, IAM). Experience with container security and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
  • Knowledge of relevant cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001).
  • Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, CISSP, CISA, etc.

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Lead and execute incident response activities within the EU region, including triage, investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery. Collaborate with global IR team members and stakeholders to ensure consistent and effective incident response across the organization.
  • Monitor Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence (CTI) platforms to stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities and adapt incident response strategies accordingly. Develop CTI briefs regarding critical vulnerabilities for dissemination across the organization.
  • Develop and maintain incident response plans and playbooks, as tools, technology, and the organization change.
  • Provide security awareness training and guidance to employees within the EU region.

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
  • Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
  • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
  • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Job Description:

Mars is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst to join our team. As the EU Lead for our Incident Response (IR) team, you will play a critical role in protecting our organization from cyber threats and ensuring business continuity. You will be responsible for leading and executing incident response activities within the European region, collaborating with global teams, and providing expert guidance on cybersecurity best practices.

What are we looking for?

Essential Requirements:

  • 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity incident response or a Security Operations Center (SOC), including hands-on experience with incident triage, investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery. This should include experience with detection and response tools (EDR, XDR, NDR).
  • Strong understanding of common attack vectors (e.g., malware, phishing, ransomware, social engineering) and the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
  • Proven ability to analyze security logs, network traffic, and other relevant data sources to identify and investigate security incidents. Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a cyber security team, collaborating with colleagues to address security challenges and ensure cohesive, coordinated efforts during investigations and resolutions

Nice-to-haves:

  • Hands-on experience with cloud security tools and services (e.g., CloudTrail, CloudWatch, Security Center, IAM). Experience with container security and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
  • Knowledge of relevant cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001).
  • Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, CISSP, CISA, etc.

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Lead and execute incident response activities within the EU region, including triage, investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery. Collaborate with global IR team members and stakeholders to ensure consistent and effective incident response across the organization.
  • Monitor Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence (CTI) platforms to stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities and adapt incident response strategies accordingly. Develop CTI briefs regarding critical vulnerabilities for dissemination across the organization.
  • Develop and maintain incident response plans and playbooks, as tools, technology, and the organization change.
  • Provide security awareness training and guidance to employees within the EU region.

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
  • Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
  • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
  • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Sabbaticals
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Bank holiday swaps
Shared parental leave
Adoption leave
Family health insurance
Pregnancy support
Neo-natal leave
Faith rooms
Meditation space
Dog friendly office
Dog friendly co-working space
Flexible working week
Annual bonus
Employee discounts
Cinema discounts
Referral bonus
Joining bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
LinkedIn learning license
Studying sabbaticals
Open to part time work for some roles

We asked employees of Mars UK what it's like to work there, and this is what they told us.

Location flexibility
94%
Employees are very happy with their working location freedom
Hours flexibility
91%
Employees are very happy with the flexibility in the hours they work
Benefits
84%
Employees are very happy with the benefits their company offers
Work-life balance
80%
Employees feel that they can switch off quite easily from work
Role modelling
81%
Employees feel that flexible working is part of the culture
Autonomy
90%
Employees feel they have complete autonomy over getting their work done

Additional employee ratings
(these do not contribute to the FlexScore®)

Diversity
75%
Employees feel that the diversity is good and there are continued efforts to improve it
Inclusion
78%
Employees feel that the culture supports equity and inclusivity well
Culture
86%
Employees feel like it is a really great environment to work in
Mission
84%
Employees feel very excited about and aligned with the company mission
Salary
70%
Employees feel that their salary is good and matches the value they bring

Working at Mars UK

Company employees

4,000 In the UK

Gender diversity (male:female)

57:43

Currently Hiring Countries

Brazil

Denmark

France

Ireland

Poland

Spain

United Kingdom

United States

Office Locations

Awards & Achievements

1st – Large companies

1st – Large companies

Flexa100 2024
Consumer Goods

Consumer Goods

Industry awards 2023
3rd – Large companies

3rd – Large companies

Flexa100 2023
Retail & Ecommerce

Retail & Ecommerce

Industry awards 2022