Graduate Digital Intelligence Security Consultant

BAE Systems; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in the UK is seeking a Security Consultant to investigate security breaches, develop security policies, and improve security operations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a STEM subject and be prepared for security clearance. Attractive salary of £34,000 plus benefits, including a welcome bonus and flexible health perks.

Benefits

£2,000 Welcome Bonus

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 in a STEM-related degree.
• Continuity of UK residency for security vetting.

Responsibilities

• Investigate security breaches and incidents.
• Develop and review security policies.
• Conduct application and system-level risk assessments.
• Deliver security improvement programs.

Skills

Security breach investigation

Information security governance

Risk assessment

Cyber threat analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM subject

Job description

Overview

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. For this role, you will be expected to attend your BAE Systems base location (or our customer sites) 3-5 days per week. Security Consultants help our customers understand and manage their cyber risk, secure their business and improve their security operations. We are the people they trust to defend, or recover from cyber attack through technical services, assurance and support.

Responsibilities

• The investigation of security breaches and incidents
• Information security governance and management
• Development and review of security policies and processes
• Security maturity and compliance activities
• Application and system-level risk assessments
• Delivery of security improvement, remediation and hardening programmes
• Research into cyber threats and strategies to defend from them
• Analysis of security technologies and development of innovative solutions

Embark on a Security Consultant career at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, where your business acumen and security expertise will be pivotal in crafting solutions that safeguard critical assets and drive strategic success.

Qualifications

• As a minimum requirement you’ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM subject.

Security and Eligibility

This role involves security considerations and eligibility checks. All applicants must, as a minimum, achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, for which applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency, depending on the vetting level. Some roles are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality or place of birth. Where applicable, discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter if you have a disability or health condition that may affect assessment performance.

Benefits and Compensation

Salary: £34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus. In addition, you’ll have access to a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.