Graduate IT Cyber Security 2023
We have several Cyber Security graduate positions including Cyber Security Analysts and Cyber Security Engineering.
You will be working in a varied environment where no two days are the same, at the heart of a team protecting National Grid’s assets. You’ll develop your capabilities so that you can join this department who make sure all our people, premises and systems stay safe and secure. As part of the team you could be helping manage the risk of cyber threats which continually evolve and increase in sophistication and persistence, to protect our vital infrastructure.
This position gives you the opportunity to participate in our IT Graduate Development Programme, an 18-month experience consisting of three 6-month placements in varying IT departments. Your first placement will be in the role outlined below and you will return to this role following two broadening 6-month rotations where your knowledge of IT at National Grid will be expanded
- The services underpinning digital security are wide-ranging. You could make your mark in:
- Cyber Security Services: Product and Engineering – plan, design, implement and support effective cyber security solutions
- Operations – protect, detect, and respond to cyber incidents, provide specialist digital forensic support
- Security Business Partnering – make projects secure and the business successful
- Technology Risk – manage technology risks and assure controls across National Grid
- Strategic Risk & Governance – prevent and reduce the time to discover attacks via effective use of intelligence, define the risk view and develop the talent for success
- Performance – define strategy and report security performance
As a member of the Security team, you will help protect our people, our premises, and digital systems to maintain trust in National Grid’s services. You will be expected to deliver successful outcomes from a selection of the above work areas, and you will have the chance to experience how we manage cyber risk. For instance, you could:
- Analyse and assess potential security risks
- Develop plans to deal with security incidents by putting measures in place
- Prepare technical reports to support our strategy
- Carry out tests on a system to expose weaknesses in security
- Develop and maintain security products and services to protect our environments
- Keep detailed records of investigations
- Report on your findings to inform decisions about whether upgrades or remediation are required.
About You
As one of our Graduates, you’ll have the chance to start putting your studies into practice! You’ll need to be curious, interested, and proactive, and have a minimum 2.1 Degree classification in a Cyber Security related degree (preferred) or Computing related degree (acceptable).
You will also have a valid full UK Driving Licence at time of application (essential for the Cyber Security Engineering roles).
What Youll Get
We are proud to offer a starting salary of £30,278 (Bachelors) or £31,379 (Masters).
As a first step to your career in the energy industry, our Graduate Programmes are like no other! You’ll gain an insight into how we work at National Grid, understand what a career with us can offer, and receive some great rewards and benefits:
- £2,000 bonus, once joined and started on programme
- 25 days holiday
- £2,400 payment on successful completion of the programme
- Up to £200 per month accommodation allowance as you move around the business, and additional annual leave for when you move between placements plus assistance with moving personal belongings
- Cost of living allowance (inner London, Metropolitan and Outer Metropolitan areas)
- Other benefits include pension and share-option schemes, Flexible Benefits, close mentorship with regular feedback and volunteering opportunities.
Along with all of this, you’ll be working in a varied environment where no two days are the same, at the heart of a team protecting National Grid assets from cyber-crime. Our Security team continue to evolve to provide services that keep our people and assets safe, as the Security threats facing National Grid continually change and increase in sophistication and persistence. Digital investigation supports our Legal & Business Conduct teams and the more serious of Cyber security incidents. This role will provide real-time experience of cyber security management at different levels with the organization and provides an ideal introduction to a career in Cyber Security.
About Us
National Grid is at the heart of the energy future, and our people are at the heart of National Grid. We’re 30,000 colleagues strong. In the UK, National Grid don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.
The world of energy is changing beyond recognition as we focus on building a cleaner, greener future. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.
Our values and principles
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.
Further Information
The closing date for this role is 13th November 2022, however, we encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process.
Assessment centres will be held from 5th December.
Some of our Cyber Security roles are subject to National Security Vetting (NSV) in addition to our standard background checks being undertaken. National Security Vetting requires that you meet the Minimum Residency Criteria (MRC). You will have lived continuously in the United Kingdom for the required period of time which is 5 years.
At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.