Senior Security Analyst - Vulnerability Management

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Security Analyst to join their Vulnerability Management team in London. This role provides an exciting opportunity for a security-focused individual to enhance data reliability and security posture. You will be responsible for maintaining vulnerability scanning platforms, prioritizing remediation efforts, and collaborating with engineering teams. The company offers excellent benefits, including a generous annual bonus scheme, holiday entitlement, and a retirement savings plan. If you are passionate about IT security and eager to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme up to 20%

Colleague Clubcard

25 days holiday plus personal day

Retirement savings plan

Life Assurance

Buy As You Earn and Save As You Earn schemes

Discounts through Tesco Mobile and Tesco Bank

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in IT Security.
• Proficiency with Vulnerability Scanning tools like Qualys and Tenable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vulnerability scanning platforms to identify and analyze vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to remediate issues.

Skills

IT Security

Vulnerability Scanning

Risk Assessment

Networking

Application Testing

Tools

Qualys

Tenable

Job description

Senior Security Analyst - Vulnerability Management, London

Tesco UK • Welwyn Garden City • Hybrid • Full-Time • Apply by 09-May-2025

About the role

Tesco Technology is seeking a Senior Security Analyst to join the Vulnerability Management team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a security-focused individual to contribute to our expanding organization. You will focus on ensuring the availability and reliability of our data and reporting, collaborating with other teams to enhance our prevention, detection, and remediation capabilities. Your primary responsibility will be providing actionable insights into our security posture, prioritizing remediation activities, and ensuring effective security controls across our on-premises and cloud environments.

What is in it for you

We offer excellent benefits, including:

• Annual bonus scheme up to 20% of base salary
• Colleague Clubcard (including a 2nd card for a family member) after 6 months, with 10% off most Tesco purchases
• Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days plus a personal day
• Retirement savings plan (4%-7.5% contribution)
• Life Assurance (5x contractual pay)
• Buy As You Earn and Save As You Earn schemes
• Discounts through Tesco Mobile, Tesco Bank, and external partners

Responsibilities

• Maintain vulnerability scanning platforms to identify and analyze vulnerabilities
• Prioritize remediation efforts based on risk
• Collaborate with engineering teams to remediate issues
• Develop reporting capabilities for stakeholders, including leadership and C-level executives
• Perform data correlation, pattern, and trend analysis
• Review submissions from Bug Bounty Programs
• Develop guardrails and standards to reduce vulnerability exposure

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in IT Security
• Experience responding to security incidents in large-scale environments
• Proficiency with Vulnerability Scanning tools (e.g., Qualys, Tenable)
• Ability to assess vulnerability criticality and risk
• Expertise in networking, web services, and application testing
• Knowledge of DNS and network controls
• Continuous awareness of evolving security threats
• Experience in risk reporting, compliance, and audit documentation

About us

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favorite way to shop, whether at home or on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities, and planet a little better every day.' We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing a welcoming environment for all. We offer flexible working arrangements, including a blend of office and remote work, to support our employees' needs.