Cyber Security Analyst

About the role

As a
Cyber Security Analyst
at Tesco Mobile, you'll play a vital role in protecting our customers' data and ensuring the integrity of our systems. You'll help strengthen security controls across the business and contribute to our core objective:
"Protecting Our Customers & Business Is Non-Negotiable."
Working in an Agile environment, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver workstreams such as Perimeter, Network, Endpoint, Software, Third-Party Risk, Monitoring, and SOC. This role offers flexibility with hybrid working and opportunities for career growth.

You will be responsible for

• Building and enhancing detection capabilities across our platforms.
• Developing dashboards for monitoring and compliance using tools like Splunk.
• Automating integrations between platforms and security tools.
• Translating requirements into actionable tasks and code.
• Supporting vulnerability management and incident response processes.
• Acting on threat intelligence and responding to bug bounty submissions.
• Collaborating across teams to ensure security is embedded in everything we do.

You will need

• A passion for learning and developing new skills.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Experience with platforms like Splunk and writing queries.
• Understanding of vulnerability management processes and best practices.
• Knowledge of networks, infrastructure, and cloud environments.
• Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Terraform).
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to innovation and industry standards.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with security tooling and frameworks (e.g., Mitre ATT&CK, NIST).
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Qualys, Tenable).
• Awareness of current cyber threats and defensive techniques.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or CySA+

Whats in it for you?

We're all about the little helps. That's why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work.
 
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• Annual bonus scheme of up to 45% of base salary
• Car Cash Allowance
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Retirement savings plan - save between 6% - 10% and Tesco will contribute 1.5 times this amount
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years' service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave

About Us

A 50-50 joint venture between Tesco and VMO2 that was established back in 2003, Tesco Mobile has gone from strength to strength as we've launched into new services and markets. With more than 5 million customers, we're the largest mobile virtual network operator in the UK. We're proud to have an inclusive culture that's uniquely Tesco Mobile, with a strong sense of community, plus all the benefits of working for one of the shareholders.

We care for human connection and we keep our customers at the heart of everything we do, which is why we've embraced the Agile way of working. Agile is more than just a methodology – it's a liberating journey that puts customers and purpose first. It empowers us to self-organise, collaborate, co-create and rapidly inspect and adapt everything we do – allowing us to respond at pace to our customers' needs. It encourages variety of thought and enables us to thrive, both individually and collectively.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We're proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click here.

We're a big business and we can offer a range of diverse full-time & part-time working patterns across our many business areas, which means that we can find something that works for you.  We work in a more blended pattern - combining office and remote working.  Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate.  If you are applying internally, please speak to the Hiring Manager about how this can work for you - Everyone is welcome at Tesco.