2027 Group IT - Cyber Security Graduate

Laing O'Rourke; Dartford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is offering a Graduate Development Programme with a Cyber Security Analyst role based in Dartford, UK. Graduates will gain hands-on experience in security operations, threat investigations and project work across UK locations.

You will develop your skills toward professional accreditation (e.g., CISSP) while supporting risk, compliance and user awareness initiatives within a dynamic construction and engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in cyber security or related field.
• Strong awareness of security concepts and controls.
• Interest in security operations and threat management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and triage security alerts and suspicious activity
• Investigate and escalation potential security incidents
• Review vulnerability reports and track remediation actions
• Maintain security documentation
• Support audit compliance and certification evidence collection
• Assist with security tool and platform administration

Skills

Cyber security

Security operations

Threat detection

Incident response

Identity & access management

Risk & compliance

Education

BSc Cyber Security

BSc Cyber Security and Networks

BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

BEng Cyber Security and Forensics

BSc Computer Science

Job description

At Laing O'Rourke, we deliver complex engineering and construction projects that shape the built environment. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our Early Talent programmes and help drive innovation across our business. We're seeking ambitious graduates who are ready to make an impact. If you're passionate, curious and eager to challenge the status quo, you'll help us drive innovation, transform our industry and shape the future of construction and engineering.

About The Programme

Through Laing O'Rourke's Graduate Development Programme, we help graduates gain practical experience, achieve professional accreditation and build the skills needed to become future leaders in the construction and engineering industry. Our Early Talent Programme will enable you to expand your networks, achieve professional and personal development, gain exposure to a variety of projects and disciplines, and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to build a successful and rewarding career.

What Professional Accreditation Can Be Achieved Through This Role

CISSP

Role Overview And The Purpose Of The Role

A Cyber Security Analyst helps protect the organisation's systems, data and technology from cyber threats. The role supports security monitoring, threat investigations and cyber projects while maintaining a strong security posture. Graduates gain hands‑on experience in security operations, vulnerability management, incident response, identity and access management, risk, compliance and user awareness.

Key Responsibilities – What You'll Do

A Cyber Security Analyst helps protect the organisation's systems, data and technology from cyber threats. The role supports security monitoring, threat investigations and cyber projects while maintaining a strong security posture. Graduates gain hands‑on experience in security operations, vulnerability management, incident response, identity and access management, risk, compliance and user awareness.

• Monitor and triage security alerts and suspicious activity
• Investigate and escalation potential security incidents
• Review vulnerability reports and track remediation actions
• Maintain security documentation
• Support audit compliance and certification evidence collection
• Assist with security tool and platform administration

Teams And Departments This Role Will Interact With Most

IT Service Desk, IT Infrastructure Operations, IT Infrastructure Engineering

The Following Degree Subjects Are Suitable For This Role

BSc Cyber Security, BSc Cyber Security and Networks, BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, BEng Cyber Security and Forensics, BSc Computer Science

Location:

Dartford

We are recruiting for locations that we anticipate having Early Talent roles for at the time of our next programme commencement. Please note that due to the nature of the business, there could be changes to locations noted.

Our projects are based across the UK (National) so you'll need to be prepared to be flexible about where you work. Depending on project requirements, this may involve travelling, staying away from home during the week, or relocating closer to a project site. In return, you'll gain valuable experience working on a variety of projects, helping you develop your skills and broaden your career opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all candidates. If you require any adjustments or support with your application, or at any stage of the process, please do not hesitate to contact us.