Graduate Cyber Security Consultant

Actica Consulting Limited; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days paid leave

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car leasing

Job summary

Actica Consulting Limited in Guildford is seeking a Graduate Cyber Security Consultant to start a career in cyber security consulting. You will work on meaningful projects for UK public sector clients and gain structured mentoring as you develop both cyber security expertise and consulting skills.

You will contribute to cyber risk assessments, security strategies and security architecture while learning from experienced consultants in a collaborative team. Hybrid working available.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Interest in cyber security and technology with a problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support cyber security consultancy projects with technical analysis and business engagement.
• Contribute to security strategy, policies and standards development.
• Assist in security architecture and system design activities.
• Support security assurance and accreditation activities.
• Research emerging cyber threats and security technologies.
• Prepare reports, presentations and recommendations for clients.
• Engage with clients to understand needs and priorities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Degree in STEM / cyber security / CS / engineering / maths / physics

Job description

Graduate Cyber Security Consultant

Department: Early Careers

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Guildford

Description

Are you a recent graduate interested in building a career in cyber security consulting? Join us as a Graduate Cyber Security Consultant and take on meaningful project work from an early stage, helping you develop both your cyber security expertise and consulting skills.

Actica delivers complex, technology-driven projects primarily within the UK public sector. Our clients include organisations such as the Home Office, Ministry of Defence, Department for Transport, Ministry of Justice, police forces, and the Department for Education.

Our work spans a range of areas including cyber security, technical architecture, programme delivery, digital transformation, and data and AI. As part of our cyber security teams, you will help clients understand and manage cyber risks while supporting the delivery of secure technology-enabled change.

Working alongside experienced consultants, you will receive structured support and mentoring as you develop your skills and build your career.

Key Responsibilities

As part of a collaborative team, you will contribute to cyber security consultancy projects that combine technical analysis with business engagement. You will work with stakeholders to help deliver solutions that are effective, secure, and aligned to client requirements.

• Supporting cyber risk assessments and security reviews
• Assisting with the development of security strategies, policies and standards
• Contributing to security architecture and system design activities
• Supporting security assurance and accreditation activities
• Researching emerging cyber threats and security technologies
• Analysing technical and business information to identify risks and opportunities
• Preparing reports, presentations and recommendations for clients
• Engaging with clients and stakeholders to understand their needs and priorities

As your career develops, you will have opportunities to build expertise in areas such as:

• Cyber Risk Management
• Security Architecture
• Security Assurance and Accreditation
• Security Testing and Vulnerability Management
• Information Assurance and Governance
• Secure System Design
• Cyber Strategy and Transformation

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

We welcome applicants with strong analytical and critical thinking skills, an interest in cyber security and technology, and a desire to solve complex problems.

We value curiosity, a willingness to learn, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients. Our work can be varied and fast-paced, so we look for people who are adaptable, proactive, and comfortable approaching unfamiliar challenges.

You are likely to have:

• A degree in a STEM, cyber security, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or related discipline
• A strong interest in cyber security, technology, and digital systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to analyse complex information and develop structured solutions

The following would be beneficial, but are not essential:

• Exposure to cyber security concepts through academic study, projects, placements, internships, or self-directed learning
• Awareness of cyber security frameworks, standards, or risk management approaches
• Experience working on technical projects individually or as part of a team
• Knowledge of networking, cloud technologies, operating systems, software development, or security tooling
• Experience presenting information or recommendations to different audiences

What Helps You Succeed

• An aptitude for solving complex problems through logical and structured thinking
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A willingness to learn, adapt, and develop specialist cyber security expertise
• Confidence working independently while also contributing effectively within a team
• An interest in how technology can be used to solve real-world challenges

Additional Requirements

• Eligibility and willingness to obtain UK Government Security Clearance. Find out more information about the Security Clearance (SC) process and requirements here.

Working Arrangements

We offer a hybrid working model, with an office base in Guildford and access to our other locations in London, Swindon, and Cheltenham.

Project needs may involve a mix of:

• Working from home
• Time in the office
• Time on client sites (often 2–3 days per week, though some projects may require more on-site presence)

Some roles may involve occasional travel or short stays away from home during the working week.

You will work within a team-based environment, with opportunities to contribute to internal initiatives.

Career Development

We are committed to investing in our people from the start of their careers. You will be supported through a structured development programme that combines practical project experience, mentoring, formal training and professional development opportunities.

As your experience grows, you will have opportunities to specialise in areas of cyber security that align with your strengths and interests, while developing the broader consulting skills needed to build a successful career.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are pledged to building an inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We aim to ensure fair and equitable recruitment processes and make informed choices based on skills, potential, and experience. We actively promote a respectful working environment and uphold our responsibilities to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Benefits

• 25 days of paid leave per annum plus 8 UK bank holidays
• Participation in a discretionary bonus scheme
• Participation in our stakeholder pension scheme
• Participation in cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric Car leasing Scheme