Cyber Security jobs in United Kingdom

The Security Engineer is a technical, hands-on role responsible for protecting computer systems, colleagues, and information from security risks.

You will design and implement security measures, conduct audits, monitor systems, respond to incidents, and educate staff on common threats and misconceptions. You will also provide oversight and support for SOC operations and may participate in security-related projects.

This role requires expertise in vulnerability management, patch management, and security platforms, with a strong general knowledge of IT services.

We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions:

Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority.

Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

• Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue QUALIFICATION through our apprenticeship programme.
• Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
• Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.
• Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks.
• Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs.
• My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services.
• Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day’s holiday because we believe birthdays are important.
• Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.

• Design, implement, and maintain security measures to protect information and network infrastructure.
• Conduct regular security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability scans (using tools such as Qualys).
• Manage and monitoring of technical vulnerabilities and manage remediation across IT assets.
• Monitor systems and networks for security breaches, irregular behavior, and abuse of permissions.
• Administer and optimize Email Security platforms (e.g., Darktrace) and Security Awareness & Training platforms.
• Collaborate with IT, architecture, and project teams to improve security posture and integrate security into business processes.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents, participate in troubleshooting and incident response activities.
• Provide oversight and support for Security Operations Center (SOC) activities.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Educate and mentor staff on security best practices, common threats, and misconceptions.
• Prepare reports on security posture, maturity, and compliance.
• Support governance, risk, and compliance initiatives.
• Participate in and/or manage security-related projects as required.
• Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and industry trends.

• A minimum of 10 years experience in IT.
• Hands‑on experience with vulnerability management, patch management, and security platforms.
• Experience developing and auditing governance, risk, and compliance controls.
• Experience in incident response and security project delivery.
• Experience managing or participating in security‑related projects is a plus.
• Excellent IT skills, including networking, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and security tools.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to educate and mentor staff.
• Project management skills are a plus.
• Expertise in vulnerability management and patch management (Qualys or similar platforms).
• Understanding of Email Security platforms (e.g., Darktrace) and Security Awareness & Training platforms.
• Knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc.).
• Familiarity with SIEM, security system administration, and incident response.
• Understanding of SOC operations and monitoring.

No formal qualifications required, although a security or IT‑related certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM) are desirable.

Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 700 stores and nearly 13,000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings.

At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers.

Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. Our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues make it all possible.

We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do and keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds and Euros. By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land that is fun, friendly, and full of surprises—a place where our people can truly be the best versions of themselves!