Cyber Security Graduate Scheme UK 2023

Digitally transforming our future.

On our Graduate Development Programme, join a well-respected team that has a strong reputation in the engineering industry. You'll be part of something big, enjoying all-level support from line managers to senior leaders.

While you grow in areas that excite you, we also encourage you to maintain a positive work-life balance. So, during our recruitment process, tell us what matters to you.

Speak to us about how we support wellbeing in and out of the office – including different ways to be flexible around work. Let's also talk about some of our recent pledges for women's equality and how we're Disability Confident and an inclusive employer.

With Atkins, you'll be in great company.

Where you could work

• Locations: London, Bristol, Manchester.
• Degree requirements: Minimum 2.2 Bachelors or above in Science, Engineering, Legal Technology, Economics, Cyber Security, Electronics & Information or similar.

Our Aerospace, Defence, Security & Technology (ADS&T) team provides trusted advice and expert support to organisations in mission critical industries. So, when we say you’ll be making a difference, we mean your work will help to keep people safe, protect our national interests, and overcome some of the biggest challenges our global community has ever faced.

The Cyber Security Team in Atkins are looking for ambitious, pro-active and enthusiastic individuals with a passion for a career in Cyber Security. You will be responsible for supporting the Atkins core Cyber Security operations capability which we deliver to our clients; covering disciplines such as: service management; protective monitoring; vulnerability and maturity assessments / coordination; assurance, security change/risk management, incident response and more.

Acting with drive, passion and confidence, you will ensure seamless security controls are integrated into our client’s business operations, verifying the effectiveness of estate-wide security measures and effective response to security incidents. Understanding data security and architecture, you will deliver consistent security advice

What you’ll be doing

Our graduate development programme will provide you with the foundations to maximise your full potential; you will

• Work across different locations on a variety of projects across the Aerospace, Defence and the National Infrastructure, constantly developing your skills and experience
• Become a trusted adviser to our customers, helping them to understand their goals and delivering innovative solutions to meet their needs and business continuity goals
• Use your strong technical skills to collaborate and innovate enabling our customers to maximise their potential and find better ways of working and protecting their operations
• Continue your development by working towards a recognised qualifications and professional statuses
• Seize every opportunity to develop personally and professionally in a strong team environment
• Enjoy collaborating within multidisciplinary and diverse teams on projects that make a real difference

At Atkins you are joining an exciting and forward-thinking team of highly driven professionals, working on and contributing to interesting projects that are shaping the future of the UK.

We offer a world of opportunities that will enable you to shape your career in the way you want to, working on real life projects and given a variety of assignments.

The Atkins team are here to help you grow, you will be supported by experienced consultants and engineers, but will be given the independence and responsibility to drive your own career in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Our early careers programme features signature events, core training modules, professional development mentoring and on-the-job experience. We support a culture which allows you to have a good work/life balance as well as a great social focus to allow you to network and build professional relationships which will enhance your development and career.

About You

We’re not all the same, and that’s our greatest strength. Different views and opinions enhance our ability to provide value-added performance and better services for our clients. That’s why we believe different, makes a difference. Reaching your full potential means being able to bring your whole self to work and being respected for the different opinions, strengths and experience you bring.

Our graduate programme has been designed to give you an insight into the huge variety and the chance to explore where your own skills and interests lie.

Through a combination of on-the-job learning and practical skills development within your chosen role, you’ll work on real projects from day one that offer scale and variety collaborating with others and creating meaningful impact on the world around us. You’ll work towards your professional accreditation; whichever path you take, your future starts here.

What you’ll need?

• An appetite to learn and work in the Cyber Security domain gaining understanding of the concepts, applications, challenges and risks associated with Cyber Security and Data Management
• A desire to develop as a Cyber Specialist gaining an understanding of many disciplines with the industry. e.g., Security Auditing, Information Risk Management and Security Architecture
• A desire to apply your new technical knowledge to analyse problems, create innovative solutions and make decisions
• A passion for working in a consultancy environment
• Embracing equality, diversity and inclusion in everything you do
• A desire to work collaboratively with a curious approach, challenging yourself to find new solutions
• Enthusiasm and drive to develop your skillset and seek out development opportunities within a supportive team
• Motivation to achieve professional accreditation (where applicable)
• Confortable to embrace agile ways of working and learning new technologies

Meeting your needs

We aim to promote a workplace which allows our people to perform at their best. So, as well as ensuring you’re rewarded for your efforts, we also have a variety of initiatives in place to create a healthy workplace and support your well-being:

• A settling in payment of £2,500 when you join and a further payment of £2,500 when you achieve chartered status or reach an equivalent stage in your professional development
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays. You also have the option to buy an additional 15 days or sell up to 5 days
• Flexible working arrangements
• An enhanced maternity scheme and family friendly policies
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing you with immediate and confidential help for any work, health or life matters
• Two paid annual volunteer days to be used with a charity or initiative of your choice
• Join any of our employee networks for social interaction, peer support and personal development, as well as contributing to the development of policies and working practices
• Opportunities to further develop yourself by applying to our Women’s Professional Development Programme and ethnic minority Empowering Programme

How do I apply?

Please click "Apply Now" below to register your details and start your application journey. To find out more and for advice on how to play to your strengths, visit us on Connectr.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are able to support you to perform at your best at each stage of our recruitment process and can make adjustments to ensure this. So, whether you consider yourself to have a disability or not, or would simply like to know how we can support you better, please contact us confidentially on 0121 483 5089 or graduates@atkinsglobal.com

Our deadline for applications is Friday 6th January 2023. Remember, our programmes are incredibly popular, and some roles may close early. So, avoid disappointment by getting your application in as soon as possible.

More about us

Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is a leading global consultancy with over 80 years' design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll join a team of people who ask questions, who dare to see things differently and want to build a better world.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview.

If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

Atkins are an A rated sponsor, if you have any queries regarding sponsorship, please visit our International Student careers page.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.