Security Assurance Analyst

Because we strive to put people first.  

Culture, our way. 

Technology at Primark

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

Our technology team is actively shaping the next wave of advancements. Engaged with innovative initiatives, your expertise will propel our business into the future. Collaborating with a creative team of tech enthusiasts, you’ll contribute your unique skills to fuel our technological advancements. 

What You’ll Do as a Security Assurance Analyst                                                                                              

In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:  

• Support assurance activities by conducting project and third‑party reviews, helping identify risks in project delivery and in the security posture of new and existing vendors.
• Maintain key repositories and tools, ensuring items like the Supplier Register, Project Assurance lists, and the Third‑Party Risk Management tool are complete, accurate, and up to date.
• Coordinate penetration testing logistics, ensuring tests are scheduled, arranged, and supported, with all required inputs and communications in place.
• Ensure project compliance, supporting project managers in completing required documentation on time and confirming all security controls are implemented before go‑live.
• Manage third‑party documentation, including collecting and reviewing SOC, PCI, and ISO 27000 certifications, and flagging outdated or missing information to vendors.
• Support risk tracking, collaborating with the Risk Management team to ensure all third‑party risks are accurately captured, monitored, and kept current in the GRC tool.

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best.  

Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.  

What You’ll Bring 

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular: 

• Strong security and risk management expertise, including hands‑on experience with GRC tools (e.g., OneTrust), TPRM modules, and the ability to analyse third‑party risks based on service offering, security posture, supporting evidence, and relevant security certifications (ISO27K, Cyber Essentials).
• Solid understanding of security frameworks and regulations, including ISO, NIST, GDPR, and PCI, with the ability to interpret their impact on project requirements and third‑party assurance activities.
• Knowledge of project delivery methodologies, such as Waterfall and Agile, combined with a clear understanding of security‑by‑design principles and how to embed them into project lifecycles.
• Penetration testing awareness, including knowledge of testing approaches and experience advising projects on remediation measures following test results.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and data skills, demonstrated through attention to detail, ability to present data effectively, and experience using data analytics tools like Power BI.
• Relevant professional background and qualifications, including a minimum of 3 years in an Information Security role with a focus on security assurance, an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification, and desirable experience working on accreditation projects (ISO27K, PCI, Cyber Essentials).

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.  

About Primark 

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.     

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.  

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss. 

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.