Information Security Placement - 12 months - Leicester

targetjobs UK; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Leicester offers a 12-month placement in information security. The role involves monitoring threats, assisting with security controls, and collaborating with multiple teams. Ideal candidates should be pursuing a degree with strong analytical and programming skills. Benefits include discounts, bonuses, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25% off next products

Company performance based bonus

On-site nursery

Financial Wellbeing support

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and eager to learn with a flexible approach.
• Ability to handle new challenges effectively.
• Strong analytical and programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to potential security threats.
• Assist Engineering team in maintaining security controls.
• Help Vulnerability & Threat Management team investigate vulnerabilities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Programming skills

Self-motivated attitude

Education

2:1 degree or higher

Master's degree in information security

Job description

About Us

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

Your role

While you’ll have heard our name, there’s a lot you probably don’t know about NEXT. Like how we facilitate eCommerce for numerous other brands that don’t have the scale and know-how we do. And that after over 40 years, we’re growing faster than ever.

Technology drives what we do. Plain and simple. As we’re going through a huge change as a business, we need a solid team with us who are committed to driving our systems forward.

In this 12-month placement, you’ll help us keep our systems safe by actively monitoring and responding to potential threats. You\'ll gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing field, working across the wider Information Security department. This is a unique opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, investigating security incidents and helping our company recover quickly.

You’ll be a key part of our team, contributing to multiple areas of our work. You’ll assist our Engineering team in maintaining our security controls and help the Vulnerability & Threat Management team by investigating vulnerabilities and threats. You will also help our GRC team with important tasks like creating and updating documents and reports, which helps us understand the security landscape and make informed decisions.

You'll help us stay on top of new threats and discover ways to improve our security tools. This role offers the chance to work directly with different teams to test our defenses and find opportunities for growth. If you’re a problem-solver with a passion for technology, we want to hear from you.

You'll be doing all this from our Leicestershire Head Office. A fast-paced, encouraging, and supportive environment in which everyone brings an energy and a commitment to delivering for our customers and their own careers.

Bring your energy. Play to your strengths. Make things bigger and better than before. Be Brave Be You Be NEXT.

About You

• On track for a 2:1 or higher in your degree, or studying a Master's degree that includes a 12-month placement that is information security focused
• You\'re self-motivated and eager to learn, with a self-motivated attitude to handle any new challenge.
• Your ambition is clear through your passion for analytical and programming skills and commitment to building a great career.

We\'re looking for someone who has the attitude, aptitude and ambition to thrive. If you are curious, flexible, and can work with initiative to build strong working relationships, this is the place for you—and your career.

Benefits

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria\'s Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email or call us.