Junior Cyber Security Engineer - Blue Team (CyberMillion) - Bristol, UK

Immersive
Bristol
2 months ago
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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS- Monday 31st March

***PLEASE NOTE: If you'd like to apply for this role you MUST first complete the Defensive CyberSecurity Pathway which you can do by registering for Cyber Million using the link below. If you're completely new to cybersecurity you may wish to complete the optional Fundamentals Pathway first, as this will help you with the basics first.***

https://cybermillion.immersivelabs.online/register

Immersive is the leader in people-centric cyber resilience. We help organizations continuously assess, build, and prove their cyber workforce resilience for teams across the entire organization, from front-line cybersecurity and development teams to Board-level executives. We provide realistic simulations and hands-on cybersecurity labs to evaluate individual and team capabilities and decision-making against the latest threats.

Where We Are Now

Immersive was founded in 2017, from a cargo container in Bristol, UK we’ve grown to over 300 employees globally, announced funding of more than £150 million and been voted a Best place to work for the last 3 years running! We are trusted by the world’s largest organizations including KPMG, Sophos and the NHS to measure, map to risk, and optimize the human cyber abilities of their entire workforce.

We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, supportive place for you to be you and do your very best work.

Junior Cyber Engineer - Defensive Security

In 2023, Immersive launched Cyber Million - an initiative to enable people from all backgrounds and skillsets to utilise their transferable skills to secure their first role in cyber security.

At that time we hired a Junior Cyber Engineer through that very programme and they have absolutely thrived here quickly becoming a valued and productive team member - therefore we have a NEW opportunity within our Cyber team for a Junior Cyber Engineer to join our Product team via the Cyber Million programme.

If successful, you will write content for labs on our game-changing platform; these will focus on IT/Computing and Defensive Cyber.

This is an exciting opportunity to start your career in cyber security. You will be provided with supportive mentoring throughout this role by our experienced and dedicated cyber engineers and the wider Immersive team.

ALL you have to do to be considered for the role is:

  1. A) Be based in Bristol or a nearby reasonable commutable distance (we will prioritise local applicants for interview due to our pledge to support the local tech community)

  2. B) Register on our Cyber Million pathway and complete the Defensive CyberSecurity Pathway which you can do by using the link below. If you're completely new to cybersecurity you may wish to complete the optional Fundamentals Pathway first, as this will help you with the basics first.

    https://www.immersivelabs.com/resources/cybermillion

**Unfortunately, we are unable to offer VISA sponsorship on this particular role**

Your main responsibilities:

  • Work with the technical teams to learn how to create labs and content.

  • Work with the broader cyber content team to test and validate lab content based on user feedback.

  • Researching cybersecurity, technology and technical concepts to understand the learnings and translate them to a non-technical audience.

  • Collaborating on exercises & content creation based on research.

  • Support various events such as Capture the Flag & Crisis Exercising.

  • Produce multi-format content utilising various teaching methods; written, exercises, questions and gamification.

You should apply if you have:

  • Completed the Defensive Security Operations career path in Cyber Million - this is essential as it will give you knowledge of core Defensive Security concepts such as Incident Response, digital forensics, and vulnerability management.https://cybermillion.immersivelabs.online/register

  • Clear, accurate and articulate English writing skills.

  • Desire to learn and develop your skills.

  • Be able to write technical content in simple, non-technical language.

  • Ability to work both as part of a dynamic team and individually.

  • Based in Bristoland able to be in the office 2-3 times a week.

Immersive Labs’ growth has been fuelled by our values that underpin everything we do, here's how they relate to this role:

  • Driven- We push the boundaries of innovation, acting swiftly to achieve ambitious outcomes. Our drive embodies a culture of ambition, where challenges are stepping stones to excellence.

  • Inclusive- Our strength lies in diversity, fostering a culture where every individual contributes to our collective strength. We champion open dialogue and empathy, ensuring a collaborative, inclusive workplace.

  • Customer Centric- We seek to develop deep relationships with our customers to help them achieve their business outcomes. We exceed our customers and partners expectations by crafting products, services and experience that surprise, delight and ensuring they feel valued and supported every day.

  • One Team- We are a talented global team working together to achieve our vision. Central to our ethos, resilience means adapting and thriving in adversity. It guides our innovation, ensuring we and our clients are prepared for the future.

If you would like to read more about what you can expect from our recruitment process, you can visit our dedicatedinterview processpage.

As well as an inclusive, supportive place for you to be you. We offer an extensive range of benefits so you can do your very best work:

  • Time off, flexible and remote working so you can work when is best for you, includes 25 days annual leave + 2 volunteering days and your birthday day off.

  • Look after your family and yourself with enhanced parental leave, mindfulness groups, critical illness cover, pension, health plan and more.

  • Career and learning development through the platform and our ‘Learn Anything’ fund.

  • Recognition & Rewards for doing great work and living our values and behaviours.

  • Informal or formal flexible working options, e.g. flexible start and finish times, reduced hours, job share, remote working.

  • We’re a sociable, tight-knit team with monthly socials, sports clubs and quarterly parties. Our socials have included everything from pottery painting and paper mask making, to movie nights and escape rooms.

  • When you do visit the UK hub getting there is easy: we’re based in the centre of Bristol, just a 10 minute walk from the train station. We also offer railcard loan and cycle scheme to buy a new bike.

Find out more athttps://www.immersivelabs.com/company/careers

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