Detection Engineer II: Build Robust Threat Detection

Tesco Plc; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Cyber Security Detection Engineer to enhance its cybersecurity detection capability. You will design robust detection logic and collaborate with teams to respond to incidents. The ideal candidate has experience with threat detection, security technologies, and making data-driven decisions. This full-time role offers a flexible work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package, including bonuses and discounts.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme up to 20% of base salary

10% off most Tesco purchases

25 days of holiday plus a personal day

Retirement savings plan with contributions

Life Assurance – 5× contractual pay

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of detection technologies and security concepts.
• Ability to develop queries that robustly detect threats.
• Independent work and collaboration in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the cyber security detection capability for Tesco.
• Design and implement clear, robust detection logic.
• Collaborate with security teams and provide incident support.

Skills

Threat assessment and validation

Testing-driven engineering

Research and analysis

Automation scripting (Bash, Python)

Tools

KQL

SPL

Job description

A leading retail company is seeking a Cyber Security Detection Engineer to enhance its cybersecurity detection capability. You will design robust detection logic and collaborate with teams to respond to incidents. The ideal candidate has experience with threat detection, security technologies, and making data-driven decisions. This full-time role offers a flexible work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package, including bonuses and discounts.