Senior Threat Detection and Validation Engineer

We’re looking

for a Senior Threat Detection Engineer who expects more from their career. It’s a chance to extend and improve dunnhumby’s Information Security team. It’s an opportunity to work with a market-leading business to explore new opportunities for us and influence global retailers.

Joining our team, you’ll work with world class and passionate people to… be responsible for identifying potential security gaps and making continuous improvements in our organization's security controls. Your role is crucial in ensuring the effectiveness of our security measures and protecting our systems and data from potential threats.

What you’ll be working on

• Maintain up to date knowledge of the Cyber Security threat landscape, its associated Threat Intelligence, emerging threats, and attack techniques.
• Identifying methods by which to detect specific attacks and threats identified in the wild
• Conduct periodic validation testing to validate the effectiveness or identify security gaps and vulnerabilities in the organization's security controls.
• Analyse the results of testing and simulation exercises to identify trends and patterns and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Work with other members of the security team to implement recommended improvements to the organization's security controls.
• Develop and maintain testing and simulation frameworks to ensure the continued effectiveness of the organization's security controls.
• Conduct security investigations and threat hunting activities to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.

What we expect from you

What you can expect from us

We won’t just meet your expectations. We’ll defy them. So you’ll enjoy the comprehensive rewards package you’d expect from a leading technology company. But also, a degree of personal flexibility you might not expect. Plus, thoughtful perks, like flexible working hours and your birthday off.

You’ll also benefit from an investment in cutting-edge technology that reflects our global ambition. But with a nimble, small-business feel that gives you the freedom to play, experiment and learn.

And we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion. We live it every day – with thriving networks including dh Gender Equality Network, dh Proud, dh Family, dh One and dh Thrive as the living proof. We want everyone to have the opportunity to shine and perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. Please let us know how we can make this process work best for you. For an informal and confidential chat please contact to discuss how we can meet your needs.

Our approach to Flexible Working

At dunnhumby, we value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work.

We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruiter, as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.