Here at National Gas, we are at the forefront of the UK's move towards sustainable energy and achieving our Net Zero goals by 2050. Whilst our teams work behind the scenes to develop the future of our energy systems, our engineers are out in the field delivering the natural gas demands of today.
About the Role
As a Cyber Security Analyst, you’ll join our join our dynamic protect & defend teams. You’ll work across both high technical and specialised teams to ensure you’ll develop in a rounded cyber security role and relevant training. As an analyst you’ll get the opportunity to work within our cyber security operations teams such as our Security Operations Centre and our Incident Response team, alongside areas such as Cyber Architecture.
You’ll get stuck into:
- Assisting in the Secure by Design team, ensuring all IT activities are built, designed, and managed securely.
- Monitoring our IT estate for cyber security alerts and respond to them in a timely manner.
- Working alongside our engineering teams to better tune and maintain our security tooling.
- Participating in troubleshooting and resolving security issues, ensuring high availability and reliability.
- Working with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and deliver security solutions that meet business needs.
- Staying up to date with the latest technologies and best practices, continuously improving your skills and knowledge.
About You
For you to thrive as an analyst, you’ll need to have a basic understanding of cyber security concepts and services. Your communication skills will need to be excellent, with a real willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies. We’d love to hear about any relevant cyber security qualification you may have, so be sure to include these in your cover letter.
We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
What youll need
You’ll need a bachelor’s degree in a relevant area. It could any anything related to:
- Cyber Security
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
Additional Qualifications:
- Any relevant cyber security qualifications
- Previous internships or work experience in cybersecurity would be advantageous
A cover letter is essential to help us understand why you're a great fit for the role. Be sure to include any other relevant experience or university modules.
You'll need to have permanent right to work in the UK for the entirety of this programme, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
This role works closely with the UK Critical National Infrastructure, so requires National Security Vetting. This means that you can’t have a criminal record and in the last 5 years you can’t have been out of the UK for cumulatively 6 months or greater.
Studies suggest that women tend to apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. If you resonate with our mission, the role excites you and your skills align, we encourage you to apply.
What you can expect from us
At National Gas, we pride ourselves on a supportive and collaborative work environment. We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and support our employees in achieving it. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can perform at their best, where every team member feels valued and supported.
You'll be mentored by experienced professionals and have opportunities to work on impactful projects. We ensure that you gain hands-on experience, with opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
- Hands-on experience in an key area of cybersecurity, and with the latest cloud technologies and DevOps practices.
- Mentorship from experienced engineers and opportunities to work on impactful projects.
We encourage all graduates to take ownership of their journey. You'll strive to grow and develop, taking advantage of all that National Gas has to offer.
In return, you’ll receive a range of benefits that reward your great work. Your starting annual salary will be £34,646, plus a bonus scheme and a welcome payment of £2000. You'll receive a generous holiday allowance with the option to buy and sell additional days.
The nice to knows
As part of our Hybrid working approach, your time will be split between office days, site visits and working from home.
You'll start in a large cohort of other graduates and apprentices, where you'll attend an in person induction in September 2025, fostering strong workplace relationships that will build the foundation of your future networks.
Your next steps
You'll be offered support and guidance throughout the application process by our Early Careers team. Eligible applications will be reviewed by a human, every step of the way. We encourage you to only apply for one scheme, so please consider this carefully. When reviewing your application, if we feel you might be a good fit for something else, we'll be sure to let you know.
If your online application is successful, you’ll be invited to a virtual solo interview. The final stage is an in-person Assessment Centre at our Warwick Head Office on Friday 6th December 2024, so you must be available on this date. You will get support towards travel costs.
Applications close on Sunday 27th October 2024. Each year, we receive a large volume of applications, so we'd encourage you to apply early.
