Cyber Security Graduate

About the role

Are you interested in specialising in Cyber Security? The Cyber Security team are instrumental in protecting and providing integrity of data for our clients and their clients by ensuring confidential and commercially sensitive data are secure and not at risk of data breaches and cyber-attacks.

This role is in our client's global IT team, spread across their London, Manchester, Leeds and Edinburgh offices.

You will build knowledge in the following areas:

Security Policies and Procedures: Rules and guidelines explaining how to use computers securely, escalation methods, and how to handle sensitive information. This helps staff help protect the firm from threats.

Risk Assessment: This is identifying and evaluating weaknesses that could be exploited by cyber attackers and recommending ways to reduce or manage risks, such as improving security measures or training staff.

Security Systems: These are the tools and technologies used to protect the firm's computers, networks, and data. Examples include antivirus software, firewalls, and systems that prevent unauthorised access.

Network Activity and Security Incidents: This involves monitoring the firm's computer network to spot unusual activity and quickly investigating and responding to threats, supporting future prevention.

The Cyber Security Graduate will support cyber security controls and processes, assisting to protect the firm's information assets and IT infrastructure against internal and external threats.

What our client is looking for:

As a firm, our client is shaped by different perspectives, and know their success depends on giving opportunities to people from a range of backgrounds, locations and perspectives.

As a Cyber Security Graduate at our client's firm, a typical day might look like:

You start your day by checking for any alerts from the security systems, helping monitor for unusual activity or potential threats. If there are any incidents, you'll support the investigation, gathering information, analysing and documenting findings.

You take part in vulnerability scanning, working to identify weaknesses in the firm's systems and track progress as they are fixed.

You review and help update security policies and procedures, making sure rules and guidelines are effective.

In collaboration with IT teams, you make sure computers and systems are set up securely and maintained.

Later, you spend time researching the latest cyber security threats and trends, sharing what you learn with the team.

You will focus on your learning and development by attending training sessions or shadowing colleagues.

In this role, you will spend time collaborating with colleagues across the firm, asking questions, and contributing ideas to help keep our client's systems and data safe.

There are some qualities our client would like you to bring to this role. Please don't be put off if you don't meet all of them, our client will build your skillset.

Strong Communication: You can talk and write clearly and can adapt your style depending on the audience and the context.

Team Player: You enjoy working with others and helping the team achieve its goals.

Organised: You keep track of your tasks and can manage your time well, even when things get busy.

Problem Solver: You like to manage projects, find proactive solutions and try new ways of working.

Attention to Detail: You check your work to make sure information is accurate and nothing is missed.

Willing to Learn: You're open to learning new skills, including using new technology, software and AI tools over time

Analytical: You have an analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data or trends.

Motivation & Experience: You have a desire to succeed within Cyber Security, particularly within professional services. You should understand information security principles and have awareness of common cyber threats and attacks vectors. Previous skills or experience is desirable, but not essential.

What you can expect

You can expect a supportive team culture, a flexible, friendly and state-of-the-art working environment, and an attractive salary and benefits package.

For the role of Cyber Security Graduate, our client will reward you with a first-year salary of £26,000.

They have a range of benefits, including access to healthcare, mental health support and wellbeing and lifestyle initiatives.

Our client operates a hybrid working model, requiring employees to attend the office for a minimum 3 days per week, with the remaining days available for remote working. Specific office attendance requirements may vary by role and business needs.

To be eligible for the role, you must have achieved a 2:1 degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) subject. Undergraduates must be graduating before September 2026.

Our client welcome applications from those with knowledge or experience of Cyber Security qualifications (independent or via institution), or those with relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, SSCP).