Cyber Security Consultant Graduate

Job Description:
Our 12-month Graduate Programme
Joining the Leonardo Graduate Scheme is the opportunity to be part of the next generation of our business. As a Graduate, you will join us on £33,000 with a welcome bonus and could receive a generous Temporary Accommodation Allowance if you move more than 40 miles away from home for the role.
You will be provided with a wealth of development opportunities in both virtual and applied working environments. On our programme, you will engage with challenging and exciting project work and deliver innovative business or technical solutions as part of a team of subject matter experts. Throughout the programme, you will receive coaching and support from your team to achieve your objectives as well as your personal development goals. We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals, and as such we will also support you through your preferred route for chartership.
At Leonardo, we value individuals who continuously demonstrate a dedication to their personal development, and this is no different for our graduates. We have partnered with Coursera, the world-leading online training platform that offers around 4,000 courses you can sign up for, according to your professional and personal interests. Self-directed learning thrives in this environment.
The opportunity:
We are currently expanding our Bristol-based Cyber Security Consulting Team practice and are looking to recruit a number of Cyber Security Consultant Graduates. You must be a recent Graduate in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or Systems Engineering who has the drive, a keen passion for all things IT, and the enthusiasm to play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of cyber security across our external customers and in-house product delivery teams. This role will provide you with a unique opportunity to work on some of the UK’s leading-edge cyber security projects, that will have a direct impact on protecting the UK now and in the future.
Reporting to a Senior Cyber Security Consultant, with tasking guided by our Head of Consulting, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge helping to provide comprehensive and effective cyber security and resilience support to a number of customer delivery scenarios as well as on your own assigned cyber security development project.
As a Cyber Security Consultant Graduate, you will work alongside experienced IT professionals to identify and mitigate potential security risks, analyze security threats, and develop solutions to protect our customers' systems and data. Within this time, you will be provided the opportunity and fully supported to work towards industry-recognized professional cyber security certifications and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities:
The primary role of a Cyber Security Consultant Graduate is to apply an understanding of cyber threats, hazards, risks, controls, measures, and mitigation to protect organisations and people.
Those focused on the technical side will work on areas such as security design and architecture, security testing, investigations & response.
Those focused on the risk analysis side will work on areas such as operations, risk, governance, and compliance.
Whether focused on the technical or risk analysis side, all people in this occupation work to achieve required security outcomes in a legal and regulatory context. You will develop and apply practical knowledge in information security to deliver solutions that fulfill the organisation's requirements.
Gain invaluable experience by learning challenging theory and applying this on-the-job.
Develop the knowledge and skills required, such as how to defend against attack techniques and sources of threat, risk management, and building a security case, to equip you to be a future Cyber Security Consultant.
Requirements:
All of our roles require (a) a minimum of a 2:2 Bachelors/Integrated Master’s degree, or (b) a higher degree, such as an MSc or PhD in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a suitably related subject.
Please note that in order to apply for this opportunity you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance . Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business which includes having a minimum of five years permanent residency in the UK .
Life at Leonardo
With a company-funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
Flexible Working: Flexible hours with the possibility of some hybrid working.
Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology, and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
Pension: Award-winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers).
Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.
Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera.
Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.

At Leonardo, we are strongly committed to supporting all our people, and, as society and the environment we work in change, our approach to Inclusion and Diversity continues to evolve and adapt to reflect this. A culture of inclusion goes on to create an environment for greater collaboration, innovation, and opportunities to develop as an organisation. If you are willing and able to commit to giving your best performance, you will find Leonardo a very rewarding place to work!
Primary Location:
GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane
Contract Type:
Fixed term
Hybrid Working:
Hybrid

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