About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Tesco's Cyber Assurance team as an individual contributor, part of the wider Cyber Risk function. The Cyber Assurance Team is our second line in Technology working with stakeholders to ensure the implementation of proportionate controls to mitigate Tesco's cyber risk exposure.
You will be responsible for
Carry out Cyber Assurance initiatives independently while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
- Perform risk-based control testing across security domains using security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS) to determine control effectiveness and provide implementable recommendations.
- Review and validate evidence provided by Technology teams as part of control assurance activities, ensuring completeness and compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
- Collaborate with Security and Technology teams to drive remediation of identified control gaps and ensure implementation of cyber security safeguards to improve security posture across the organisation.
- Drive compliance programs such as GDPR, NIS2 and PCI DSS etc., including gap assessments, evidence reviews, and reporting.
- Drive reporting across different Cyber Assurance initiatives, including reporting to Security Leadership and Cyber/Technology governance committees.
- Identify, drive, and implement opportunities for process improvement across various initiatives within the Cyber Assurance team.
- Build strong relationships with the stakeholders and lead meetings with Technology and Business Process teams.
- Stay updated on evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices and provide insights to management to continuously enhance the organisation's assurance posture.
You will need
7 to 10 years cyber security experience
- IT control testing, control assurance and IT risk management
- Experience of assessing security controls across a variety of technologies and products, recommending improvements where necessary.
Critical thinking with strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
- Strong written, verbal communication, documentation and presentation skills, working with all levels of seniority and disciplines within the organisation.
- Able to build solid working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- At least one professional qualification such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CRISC or equivalent.
Whats in it for you

At Tesco, we are committed to providing the best for you.

As a result, our colleagues enjoy a unique, differentiated, market- competitive reward package, based on the current industry practices, for all the work they put into serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day.

Our Tesco Rewards framework consists of pillars - Fixed Pay, Incentives, and Benefits.

Total Rewards offered at Tesco is determined by four principles -simple, fair, competitive, and sustainable.

Salary - Your fixed pay is the guaranteed pay as per your contract of employment.

Leave & Time-off - Colleagues are entitled to 30 days of leave (18 days of Earned Leave, 12 days of Casual/Sick Leave) and 10 national and festival holidays, as per the company's policy.

Making Retirement Tension-FreeSalary - In addition to Statutory retirement beneets, Tesco enables colleagues to participate in voluntary programmes like NPS and VPF.

Health is Wealth - Tesco promotes programmes that support a culture of health and wellness including insurance for colleagues and their family. Our medical insurance provides coverage for dependents including parents or in-laws.

Mental Wellbeing - We offer mental health support through self-help tools, community groups, ally networks, face-to-face counselling, and more for both colleagues and dependents.

Financial Wellbeing - Through our financial literacy partner, we offer one-to-one financial coaching at discounted rates, as well as salary advances on earned wages upon request.

Save As You Earn (SAYE) - Our SAYE programme allows colleagues to transition from being employees to Tesco shareholders through a structured 3-year savings plan.

Physical Wellbeing - Our green campus promotes physical wellbeing with facilities that include a cricket pitch, football field, badminton and volleyball courts, along with indoor games, encouraging a healthier lifestyle.

About Us
At Tesco, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating everyone fairly and with respect, valuing individuality and uniqueness to create a true sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in our values—we treat people how they want to be treated. Our goal is for all colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work, and we are committed to helping them thrive. Across the Tesco group, we are building an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn contribute to the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

At Tesco Bengaluru, we are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, highlighting our commitment to creating a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to offering equal opportunities for all candidates and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Our recruitment process is fully accessible, and we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during interviews. If you need any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to ensure that everyone has the chance to succeed.

We also believe in fostering a work environment where you can excel both professionally and personally. Our hybrid model allows you to work flexibly—spend 60% of your week collaborating in person with colleagues at our office locations or local sites, and the rest of the time working remotely. We understand that everyone's life journey is unique, whether you are starting your career, pursuing passions, or navigating life changes, and we are here to support you. Flexibility is a core part of our culture, and we encourage open conversations about how we can best accommodate your needs, so talk to us throughout your application process on the support required.

Cyber Risk and Assurance Manager