One Stop - Cyber Security Analyst

Tesco PLC; Clayhanger; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the United Kingdom seeks a Security Analyst to monitor cyber threats and respond to security incidents. The role involves conducting vulnerability assessments, supporting penetration testing, and collaborating with IT and compliance teams to maintain robust security controls. Ideal candidates possess experience with AV, EDR, and Microsoft security tools, along with strong analytical skills and relevant certifications. This position offers a chance to contribute to security awareness across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience with AV and EDR tool sets required.
• Experience with Microsoft security tool sets essential.
• Strong analytical skills necessary for the role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to cyber threats in retail systems.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and support testing.
• Investigate security incidents and coordinate responses.
• Maintain and improve security controls across systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Use of vulnerability scanning tools

In-depth knowledge of AV and EDR tool sets

Experience with Microsoft security tool sets

Knowledge of CompTia Security + certification

Knowledge of SC 200 certification

Knowledge of CISSP certification

Knowledge of CEH certification

Job description

In this role, you'll monitor and respond to security incidents, conduct vulnerability assessments, support penetration testing, and maintain robust security controls. You'll also collaborate with IT and compliance teams, analyse security logs, and contribute to security awareness campaigns across the business.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to cyber threats across retail systems, including POS, mobile apps, and cloud platforms
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and support penetration testing activities
• Investigate security incidents and coordinate response and remediation efforts
• Maintain and improve security controls
• Support compliance audits and ensure adherence to regulatory and contractual obligations
• Collaborate with IT, data protection, and compliance teams
• Analyse security logs and alerts from SIEM and endpoint protection tools
• Assist in the development of security awareness campaigns for store and corporate staff
• Stay current with emerging threats, retail-specific attack vectors, and best practices

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience of AV and EDR tool sets.
• Experience of Microsoft security tool sets.
• Use of vulnerability scanning tools.
• Strong Analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a small team., CompTia Security +.
• SC 200.
• CISSP.
• CEH.