Graduate Cyber Security Consultant

Package:Competitive Salary Benefits

Role ID:SF18838

Are you ready to be part of the future At QinetiQ were not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting edge defence technology to ground breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Graduate Cyber Security Consultant at one of our QinetiQ UK sites where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Graduate Cyber Security Consultant you will apply cyber security skills and knowledge to risk modelling audit and compliance risk and vulnerability analysis and security culture improvement with the guidance and direction from more senior consultants.

Day-to-day you willsupport the team in the creating of business risk models and associated material in support of operation cyber security.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting cyber security audit processes in support of operational and business planning activity across a range of different domains or sectors
• Supporting cyber security vulnerability analysis that provide a rich picture of organisational and business planning activity across a range of different domains or sectors
• Understanding mitigations for cyber risk in each business or operation scenario and threat environment
• Supporting the development of cyber security risk cases in each business or operational context
• Contributing towards the development of cyber security risk cases in each business or operational context

Essential experience of the Graduate Cyber Security Consultant:

• The ability to understand cyber risk impact on business outcomes and communicating effectively
• Previous experience articulating evidenced convincing arguments for recommended courses of action
• The ability to understand how architects and designers employ technology to build systems of interest
• Digitally literate (including fluency in Microsoft Office tools)
• Able to understand relevant NIST frameworks and ISO27001 standards and how to apply in practice

Essential qualifications for the Graduate Cyber Security Consultant:

• STEM degree or equivalent
• The ability to demonstrate an inquisitive and questioning approach with a willingness to challenge and solve problems
• Digitally literate (including fluency in Microsoft Office tools)
• Awareness of relevant NIST frameworks and ISO27001 standards
• A good awareness of digital technology (computer and computer networks)
• Awareness of other cyber security professions and what they contribute

We value difference and we dont have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at multiple UK sites. Hybrid working patterns available. Travel to customer sites will be expected.

Why Join QinetiQ

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world theres never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee youll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork and pulling together youll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives blend disciplines and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance Travel Insurance Restaurants Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels value heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions which mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.

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