Information Assurance Graduate 2023

This role can be offered in multiple of our Frazer-Nash offices, including: Bristol & Gloucester.

What we do in Consulting

The world and our clients have lots of challenges, and at Frazer-Nash Consultancy we take pride in providing our clients with innovative and meaningful solutions to those challenges, helping to make lives safer, more secure, sustainable, and affordable. 

• National infrastructure ­– how do we safeguard the security of the Nation’s critical infrastructure and ensure our data is safe and secure?
• Energy generation – how do we ensure our future energy needs are delivered securely, safely and sustainably?
• Submarines - How do we balance the competing demands for enhanced military capability, reduced cost and the need for secure operation in new submarine designs?
• Ships – How do we provide assurance that ships and systems are securely operated and are environmentally compliant?
• Military Systems – How do we ensure military capability is maximised through the application of Information Assurance and Security?
• Artificial Intelligence - How do we develop trusted autonomous systems and secure them from unauthorised interference?
• Digital future - How do we develop a secure, smart and affordable infrastructure?

With recent rapid technological advances, the world faces an unprecedented array of complex engineering challenges and opportunities.

Are you a post-graduate in Information Assurance, Cyber security or a related discipline, or do you have another degree with a burning desire to join the world of cyber security? Do you crave exciting challenges? Do you want to become part of a vibrant and expanding organisation that genuinely cares? Do you want to work in an environment where you are empowered and trusted to deliver success? If the answer is a resounding yes, then let us start the conversation and help you explore what we have to offer, so you can decide for yourself whether you would like to kick-start your career at Frazer-Nash.

Team Information

The IA and Security Team at Frazer-Nash is a team of IA and Security experts with experience across multiple domains. As an integrated member of the team you will have the opportunity to get involved in several different projects. Currently the team are working across projects including:

• Defence systems:
• Security aspects of the new frigates and new submarines under development; and
• Military satellite systems.
• The security of the next generation of nuclear power, including Operational Technology;
• Security governance arrangements for the decommissioning of nuclear sites; and
• Cyber security audits and reviews for commercial companies.

Our projects require expertise in the cyber security and risk management of systems and we will identify where your skills will best fit and provide you with experience of interesting projects as you develop your career with us.

Across Frazer-Nash we have a variety of teams whom we work closely with on multi-disciplinary engineering projects that can offer you a range of opportunities to suit the career path that you want. It is our aim to help guide you as you develop your experience and skills within the IA and Security team.

What you’ll be doing at Frazer-Nash?

Our growing IA and Security Team works closely with a diverse range of cutting-edge customers and supports different business groups within Frazer-Nash. We are seeking proactive and enthusiastic individuals to join this busy team. Our work spans different domains and it is likely you will primarily be involved in defence and/or nuclear work.

We place a great deal of importance on teamwork, mentoring and support and working within the team your experience will develop quickly and you could soon be the IA project lead as you work alongside colleagues from across the team or from other teams such as the Behavioural Psychology Unit.

Below are just a few recent examples of projects that we have been working on, to give you a flavour of the type of work you will have the opportunity to get involved in:

• Security of the new national Flagship;
• Security aspects of military satellite systems;
• Contributing to the design of the Royal Navy’s new frigates;
• Supporting the security work for the Royal Navy’s new submarine design; and
• Security of nuclear energy sites.

In addition to your cyber skills, we will equip you with project management skills so you can manage your own projects as you progress through your career.

What you’ll need?

We are looking for ambitious, intelligent and inquisitive individuals, who can solve challenging IA and Security problems. You will have a related Masters or Undergraduate degree in a relevant area ideally with a significant emphasis on system security, however, you will also be considered if you have another degree but demonstrate a significant passion to follow a career in IA and Security.

As this is a Graduate position experience is not essential, but you will be expected to demonstrate the importance of IA and Security and how this relates to your career plans. Through our selection process you will be able to demonstrate capability and potential which will stand you in good stead as you embark on your career in IA and Security. This includes:

• Cyber and Risk Management Knowledge. You demonstrate a broad understanding of the domain and are able to explore how this can be used in the workplace.
• Interpersonal skills. You engage with colleagues and clients and take an interest in ideas and perspectives of others.
• Communication skills. You are confident when speaking and can clearly explain complex technical matters verbally and in writing.
• Success. You strive to deliver to the best of your abilities and are open to learning and developing new skills.
• Resilience. You can work with minimal supervision and display an enthusiastic attitude to problem solving.

We want to learn as much about what interests you as possible, so please share with us any academic or personal achievements you think we would like to hear about in your cover letter of your application.

What can Frazer-Nash offer you?

At Frazer-Nash, we will support your career development so that you achieve further professional qualifications. Our Professional Development Scheme (PDS) is accredited by five professional institutions, and you will be assigned a mentor who will work with you to develop your own individual development plan. You will also be joining with a large cohort of other graduates so you can be confident you will receive excellent support and guidance:

• We do not just offer a graduate programme; we offer a career!
• Industry recognised training; and
• Support and guidance from passionate and driven Engineers and Consultants

You will join a thriving and supportive team as you assist in delivering a range of interesting projects. Across Frazer-Nash the role of IA and Security is a recognised and growing asset, so you will be welcomed into existing teams within Frazer-Nash in order to assist in identifying and delivering high value work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: [£31,000 + 2k joining bonus]
• Happy to talk flexible working
• Holiday sale and purchase scheme
• Enhanced parental benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Targeted professional development
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare membership
• Bonus scheme linked into company performance
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution
• Support in attaining professional membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season rail ticket loan