Cyber Security & Digital Trust Internship (12 months)

PA Consulting; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and lifestyle perks including私人

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Annual performance-based bonus

Cycle to work

Community/charity involvement

Job summary

PA Consulting in London seeks an industrial placement student to dive into cyber security projects from day one, whether from a specialist background or not. You’ll gain hands-on experience in consulting and contribute to vital client work while developing practical skills in security, data protection, and cyber risk management.

Based at our Victoria office, the 12-month placement starts July 2027 with a salary of £28,860 per annum.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in CS, cyber security or IT preferred.
• Good grasp of latest cyber security trends and knowledge of information security at business or technical levels.
• Growth-oriented and curious; open to change and eager to broaden understanding.
• Collaborative and relationship-focused; thrives in dynamic teams and with clients.
• Credible and communicative; strong written and verbal skills.
• Analytical and adaptable; strong problem-solving abilities.
• Professional and reliable; punctual and respectful of workplace expectations.
• Coding experience welcomed; Python and SQL knowledge a plus.
• Understanding data; experience processing and deriving insights would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist on cyber security projects and assessments.
• Help build client trust by ensuring security of systems and data.
• Spot digital security risks with experts and help define controls.
• Support resilience initiatives to reduce impact of cyber-attacks.
• Participate in shortlisting and technical assessments.

Skills

Coding experience

Python

SQL

Analytical

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in CS/Cyber Security/IT

Job description

PA Consulting in London seeks an industrial placement student to dive into cyber security projects from day one, whether from a specialist background or not. You’ll gain hands-on experience in consulting and contribute to vital client work while developing practical skills in security, data protection, and cyber risk management.

Based at our Victoria office, the 12-month placement starts July 2027 with a salary of £28,860 per annum.