Cybersecurity Undergraduate

Uniper
Birmingham
1 year ago
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We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

Uniper UK is looking for an undergraduate to join us in September 2024 for 12 months. You will work within our information security management team to support our journey to continuously improve the security of our UK assets. We are looking for an undergraduate with a range of interpersonal and cybersecurity skills to work directly with our UK Information Security managers. 

Assist and support the UK Information Security Manager in implementing cyber security improvements and initiatives. Work closely and maintain communication with all our UK sites and information security personnel working on site. Maintain communication with our cybersecurity departments and technical departments. Take ownership of specific security initiatives e.g. supplier portal management. Maintain security dashboards across UK sites

Your profile

Essential

Demonstratable knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity principles. Must have understanding of information security standards assessment frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, CAF) Ability to communicate at all levels of the business including senior stakeholders with confidence. Passionate about security and continuous improvement. Ability to work under pressure and independently with little or no supervision. Domestic and international travel will required as part of this role.


Desirable:

A student studying in a field like information security or computer science. Interest within the energy sector. Understanding of Operational Technology (OT). UK Driving license.

Your qualities

At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment. Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas: Competitive salary Personal development and Learning opportunities Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Electric vehicle charging at our sites In house Occupational Health Services Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service Performance related benefits Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, Health Care Cash plan or buy and sell extra holiday Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

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