Cyber Security Engineer Graduate Scheme

targetjobs UK; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lloyds Banking Group is inviting graduates to join its Cyber Security Engineer graduate scheme within the Chief Security Office. You’ll work across cloud security, threat detection, and secure development, building skills in Python, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD while protecting millions of customers.

The two-year programme emphasizes secure design, automation, and risk reduction, with hybrid UK locations including Leeds, Edinburgh, and Manchester, and opportunities to advance through

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Python coding.
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP / Azure).
• Familiarity with security tooling, detection logic and secure design.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve security tools and services that help us innovate and safely go faster.
• Embed security into designs, delivery processes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate repetitive security checks to reduce risk and human error.
• Collaborate with software, cloud, and DevOps teams to secure systems.

Skills

Python

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

Cloud security

Google Cloud

Microsoft Azure

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Node.js

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Job Description Summary

Prior to submitting your application, please visit our early careers website to find out more about the schemes we offer and the recruitment journey. Our graduate schemes may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so it’s best to apply as soon as you can. If you have any questions, please do contact the team.

Job Description

Engineer the safety net that protects millions

The Chief Security Office helps us move fast without compromising security, resilience, or control. It protects our people, customers, data, and technology while building security into the products, platforms, and journeys people use every day.

As a Cyber Security Engineer graduate, your work will be nothing short of impactful. You’ll work in the enabling layer of CSO, doing the hard yards of reducing cyber risk at every level. That includes designing and building controls, tooling, detection logic, and securing systems that protect millions.

Two years. Real impact

Throughout this two-year scheme, you’ll go beyond just putting out fires. Your work will be centered on secure design, detection capability, and risk reduction – as you build security into the bones of every system, platform, and delivery process.

Expect To

• Build and improve security tools and services that help us innovate and safely go faster


• Create solutions that protect customers, colleagues, and data from cyber threats


• Automate repetitive tasks and security checks to make processes faster, simpler, and more reliable


• Help keep critical systems secure, resilient, and available when they are needed most


• Work across software engineering, cloud, infrastructure, and DevOps to design and deliver secure technology solutions

What your work could look like

• Helping engineering teams embed security into every design and deliverable


• Taking our detection capability, response logic, rules, and controls to the next level


• Building secure infrastructure using code, laying strong and scalable foundations


• Improving the way we build, test, and release pipelines (CI/CD)


• Automating the stuff that doesn’t need to be manual – reducing risk and room for error


• Contributing to a security-minded engineering culture

Skills you’d own

By The End Of The Scheme, You’ll

• Get comfortable in the cloud and learn how modern cloud technology powers secure digital services working with platforms such as Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure


• Build things that are safe from the start, using tools like Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines


• Use code to solve real problems, developing practical skills in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Node.js


• Explore how security works behind the scenes, from protecting sensitive information to identifying and responding to cyber threats


• Automate the repetitive stuff – to make security faster, simpler, and more reliable with less risk and fewer mistakes


• Build skills that can keep up – because the tools, projects, and cyber threats may change, but adaptable strong engineering thinking will always matter

Teams you’d touch base with

This is a role with real variety and impact. You’ll work with teams across different security labs and teams, gaining experience in everything from cloud security and cyber defence to AI, digital identity, and threat protection. Along the way, you’ll see how different technologies, teams, and security capabilities come together to help protect millions of customers and how they work together to protect the business and enable us to safely go faster.

What you’ll take away

• Being an expert in design discussions and risk-based decision-making


• Going beyond prevention into detection thinking


• Taking automation, scripting, and configuration-driven engineering head-on


• Mastering tools like Python, Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, APIs, and data platforms

Support in your corner

You’ll Get

• Opportunities to acquire certifications in Google Cloud Platform and Associate Cloud Engineer.


• Access to the CSO Security Engineering Guild, where engineers connect, learn, share knowledge, and build their skills together.


• Hands-on Tech Days where you’ll participate in Catch the Flag (CTF) challenges, hackathons, and real-world problem solving.


• Anchor Days across hub locations that bring colleagues together for hands-on learning, collaboration, and community building.


• Specifically curated Security Learning Pathways to support your skill build and bringing security skills to life.

Requirements

• While we do not require a set minimum degree achievement, we strongly recommend the ability to demonstrate sound knowledge, understanding, and technical skills aligned to the role. Some aspects of this will be assessed through the application process.


• Note: We cannot sponsor visas.


• A strong foundation in Python coding, as it is the main language used across Security Engineering.

Locations

This programme operates in various UK regional locations, including Leeds, Edinburgh, and Manchester. You’ll select one of these regional locations and will be based in various offices for the duration of your programme. We support hybrid working, where you’ll be expected to spend a minimum of two days each week in the office where you have been placed.

About Us

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses, and communities. With us, you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow, and develop.

We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us, which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.

We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.