Tesco
graduate scheme

Cyber Security Graduate

Job description

We care about cyber security, and it's critical that we protect our data and systems. You’ll receive specific cyber security training and projects to work on, so you can develop your skills and knowledge. You’ll work as part of a global cyber security team, collaborating with, and learning from a range of specialists.

Our cyber security team protect our organisation. We use the newest technologies to increase visibility and protection of systems, services, and data. To do this, we need to stay ahead of the latest threats and continuously improve our tooling, procedures and processes. We work in collaboration with our software and systems engineering teams to support security throughout the development lifecycle. We also build proactive monitoring and responses to security events.

You’ll develop a broad knowledge of cyber security, completing placements across a broad variety of security functions from security operations to vulnerability management, security testing and monitoring and capability. You’ll have the opportunity to work on incident response, security platforms, cyber assurance and much more. You’ll also contribute to a global cyber defence effort by evaluating, securing systems, and responding to incidents.

Shizelle joined us on the Graduate Programme and took the time to share her experiences. She talks about her feelings of imposter syndrome after university, trying to find a role and how family and the Tesco Graduate Programme, helped her find her path.

Programme start date: 1 September 2025.

Everyone’s welcome

To us, inclusivity means everyone’s voice is heard and you feel comfortable bringing every part of yourself to work. We celebrate and value everything that makes you, you. We make sure that all colleagues have equal access to opportunities. We’re a big business with diverse working patterns and lots of business areas. So, we can find something that works for you.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for graduates who want to be part of a multi-functional, diverse and global team. While it’s not essential you have a degree in computer science or a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subject, you must be able to demonstrate your technical ability and a passion for cyber security. This is assessed during the application process.

Accepted degree subjects

Any

Additional job details

Location
Welwyn Garden City
Salary
£40,000

Holiday allowance: 25 days pro rata plus a personal day

How to apply

Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 31 October 2024

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Closing date:  31 October 2024

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