Cyber Security Solution Specialist

Co-op; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Manchester is seeking a Cyber Security Solution Specialist to lead the design of secure solutions. In this hybrid role, you will collaborate with various teams, ensuring security remains robust and consistent. The ideal candidate will have experience in information security, strong communication skills, and an understanding of different security domains. Benefits include private healthcare, annual bonus, and up to 32 days holiday.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Annual bonus based on performance

28 days holiday rising to 32

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Subsidised onsite gym

30% discount on Co-op products

Early pay access

Virtual healthcare services

24/7 colleague support

Training and support for development

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working across various information security domains, like identity, client, cloud, firewall.
• Strong understanding of security architecture and design principles.
• Familiarity with both agile and waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to understand security requirements.
• Partner with technical teams to provide security solutions.
• Ensure designs are coherent and secure.
• Support projects through implementation.

Skills

Information security experience

Security architecture understanding

Communication skills

Knowledge of agile methodologies

Knowledge of waterfall methodologies

Job description

Cyber Security Solution Specialist
£55,000 to £75,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 5)

Manchester city centre | Hybrid (mostly home-based, with occasional office visits to connect with the team)

Looking for a role where information security is at the heart of everything we do? Enjoy tackling complex challenges and inspiring colleagues to stay secure? If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a Cyber Security Solution Specialist to join our Information Security team and lead the design of secure solutions that protect our business and our colleagues. In this role, you’ll work closely with our architecture and technology teams, making sure every design is robust, consistent, and built with a security-first mindset.

Why this role matters

We’re in an exciting period of growth at Co‑op, and as the digital world changes, staying ahead of cyber threats is more important than ever. That’s where you come in. You’ll design secure solutions that help us stay ahead of these risks and ensure our technology remains resilient and protected.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with colleagues across Co‑op to understand solution design requirements for projects
• Partner with project, service, and technical teams (e.g., identity, networks, storage, data centres, cloud) to provide a complete view of all security requirements
• Make sure all designs are coherent, consistent, and secure
• Support projects through implementation and resolve any issues along the way

What you’ll bring

• Experience working across various information security domains (e.g., identity, client, cloud, firewall)
• A strong understanding of security architecture and design principles
• Familiarity with both agile and waterfall methodologies
• Awareness of current trends and technologies in information security
• Great communication skills, with the ability to make complex topics simple and clear

We know some people may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. At Co‑op, we’re committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.

We’re also open to applications from people who may require flexible working arrangements. There’ll be an opportunity to discuss your flexible working requirements during the interview process, and at offer stage.

Why Co‑op?

At Co‑op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

• Private healthcare
• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• 30% discount on Co‑op products and 10% off other brands
• Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
• 24/7 colleague support service
• Training and support for your development and career progression
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme

A place you’ll belong

We’re building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone, and our support centre is an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can thrive.

If you have a disability, we’ll make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. We’re also proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme – if you’re disabled and you meet the minimum criteria for this job, we’ll guarantee you an interview.

Learn more about our recruitment process at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process

Explore our commitments to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing