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Willenhall, or Talbot Green based.
Travel expected.
Key Accountabilities
* Administer and maintain Cyber Security Applications – email filtering / EDR / SIEM
* Monitor and react to Cyber Security Technology dashboards and alerts with incident remediation
* Monitor and administer Service Desk - Security related tickets
* Provide Cyber Security support for AFB colleagues
* Logging support calls with external Cyber Security Vendors & third parties
* Vulnerability management on AFB endpoints
* Ensure Cyber Security documentation is current and up to date
* Shift work / Out of Hours Support when required
* Provide analytical Cyber Security reporting for key stakeholders
* Support any additional Cyber Security initiatives as required
Generic Responsibilities
* Ensure compliance with “The Blakemore Way” and appropriate levels of the competency framework
* Maintain employee and organisational confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act / GDPR
* Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity
* Comply with Health and Safety responsibilities in line with the Company Health, Safety and Environmental Policy
* Comply with all other policy and legal requirements in relation to role
Essential
Key knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required
* Good telephone manner
* Experience of end user IT support
* Working knowledge of Windows Operating systems
* Full clean Driving License
Desirable
* Anti-Virus, EDR or SIEM solution knowledge
* Basic understanding of Cyber Security Principles
* Knowledge of ITIL
* Experience of Active Directory / Office 365 / Mobile Device Management
About Us
A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK. Our forward-thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now owns 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion. As one of the largest convenience retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference. Food and drink have always been our lifeblood, and today our business has multiple divisions specialising in retail, food service and wholesale distribution.
What's in it for you?
Excellent Benefits Package Including
* Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
* Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
* Outstanding Training & Development
* Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store
* Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
* Proactive promotion of internal candidates
* Paid Breaks
* Free Tea & Coffee
* Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
* 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal
* Well being support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
* Company Pension Scheme
* NEST pension scheme
* Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
* Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme
* Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme
* Long Service Awards
For more information on the role, please download the job description.
Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
40 hours per week
Salary
Competitive
Closing date for applications
22nd August, 2025
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