Technology - Cyber Security Graduate Scheme

Tesco UK; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket and technology firm is offering a 2-year graduate scheme in Cyber Security in Welwyn Garden City. Candidates are expected to solve large-scale challenges and design security strategies. A salary of £40,000 is provided along with benefits such as a 10% annual bonus, 25 days holiday, and a focus on flexible working. Ideal for those curious to learn and adapt within a technical environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Holiday starting at 25 days

Free virtual GP service

On-site gym membership

Qualifications

• Enjoying problem solving or spotting risks can be useful.
• Being adaptable and open to learning is helpful.
• Interest in working with others to find solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, drive and determine our security strategy to help protect Tesco.
• Solve large-scale challenges to protect colleagues, customers, and our business.

Skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Curiosity about technology

Job description

Overview

About the role

Our Cyber Security team uses the latest technologies to increase visibility and protection of our systems, services, and data. Over this 2-year graduate scheme, you'll use your technical ability to help protect our organisation, while learning about incident response, security platforms and cyber assurance. You'll also spend time in Tesco labs, working with other tech grads, coding and trying our new tech. Salary: £40,000 Programme start date: 7 September 2026

What is 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. Click here to find out more!
• Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 year's 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
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Design, drive and determine our security strategy to help protect Tesco
• Solve large-scale challenges to protect colleagues, customers, and our business

Requirements

• This section is here to help you get a feel for what each scheme is about and what might suit you best. Don't worry if you don't have all the skills listed - we don't expect you to. We're looking for potential, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. We'll support you to build the rest.
• Problem solving is a big part of this area - enjoying problem solving or spotting risks can be useful
• Things move fast, so being adaptable and open to learning is helpful
• We value people who are curious about how things work and how to keep them safe
• You don't need a tech background - just an interest in working with others to find solutions

About us

You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we're all those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues. At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support. We're proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone's welcome. That's why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, click here for more information. And if you're interested in joining our team but don't tick every box, don't let that hold you back from applying. Working at our Welwyn Garden City campus Our leafy, green campus is just 10 minutes' walk from the centre of Welwyn Garden City with its many shops, restaurants, pubs and sports facilities. Close to the A1, and with frequent trains running to Finsbury Park in just 20 minutes (free shuttle buses take you between the station and office), the campus is well connected to the surrounding area. On campus, you'll find subsidised restaurants and coffee shops, as well as a Tesco Express to pick up your lunch or last-minute essentials. You can join the on-site Nuffield Health gym, which has state-of-the-art fitness equipment, two studios for group classes, plus treatment rooms (membership costs £23.50 per month).