Cyber Security Analyst

AWE plc; Spencers Wood; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace organization is offering a one-year placement as an Undergraduate Cyber Security Analyst. This role involves supporting cyber security efforts by detecting and responding to threats. Candidates should be studying towards a degree related to cyber security and must be British Nationals eligible for security clearance. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

270 hours of holiday annually

9-day working fortnight

Salary-sacrifice benefit scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Studying towards a relevant degree with an interest in cyber security.
• Minimum 2:2 expected in your degree by August 2026.
• Must be a British National eligible for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to cyber security tasks in monitoring, detection, and response.
• Support the team in developing monitoring and response strategies.

Skills

Curiosity

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing a degree in Information Technology or Cyber Security

Job description

Overview

We are offering a rewarding one-year placement as an Undergraduate Cyber Security Analyst at AWE. This role supports the Cyber SOC in protecting AWE assets by detecting and responding to cyber threats, including monitoring traditional networks and cloud environments, threat hunting, incident response, forensics and investigation. The programme provides opportunities to develop self-driven skills, shape monitoring and response approaches, and gain exposure to a range of tooling and real-world challenges.

Responsibilities

• As an Undergraduate Student within the Cyber SOC Team, contribute to the growing area of cyber security and work on tasks related to threat monitoring, detection, and response.
• Support the team in growing and shaping what is monitored and how responses are executed.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a degree in Information Technology, Computer Networks and Security, Cyber Security, Mathematics or similar, with an interest or specialism in cyber security.
• Evidence of a minimum 2:2 in your degree by August 2026.
• Available to join AWE in August 2026.
• Must be a British National, able to start in August 2026, and eligible for security clearance.
• Curious, problem-solvers with integrity, resilience and a collaborative mindset; eager to grow and apply skills to real-world challenges.
• Accepted degree subjects include computer sciences and information technology.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: £23,500.
• Holiday entitlement: 270 hours of leave annually including bank holidays.
• Excellent work/life balance and a vibrant and welcoming grad social scene.
• 9-day working fortnight – every other Friday off.
• Salary-sacrifice benefit scheme.
• A welcome payment.
• Potential to secure a Graduate role upon graduation, subject to availability.
• Access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending across retail, hospitality and leisure.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to Occupational Health Services.

Why AWE?

• Build leadership skills, self-awareness, and teamwork.
• Join a vibrant early careers community with events, ERGs and networking opportunities.
• Benefit from continual support: a line manager, pathway lead, and a buddy to guide your journey.