Graduate Digital Intelligence Security Consultant

BAE Systems; Frimley; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and security firm in the UK is looking for a Security Consultant focused on investigating security breaches and developing security policies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM subject and a strong interest in information security. This role includes flexible working arrangements and competitive benefits, including a welcome bonus and pension scheme.

Benefits

£2,000 Welcome Bonus

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Qualifications

• Predicted to obtain a 2:2 in a relevant degree.
• Strong understanding of information security principles.
• Ability to engage with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Investigate security breaches and incidents.
• Develop and review security policies.
• Conduct application and system-level risk assessments.
• Research cyber threats and develop defense strategies.
• Deliver security improvement and remediation programs.

Skills

Information security governance

Security maturity and compliance

Risk assessments

Cyber threat research

Analytical skills

Education

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

Job description

Overview

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. However for this role you will be expected to attend your BAE Systems base location (or our customer sites) 3-5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• The investigation of security breaches and incidents
• Information security governance and management
• Development & 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.

Additional Information

Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under represented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Salary: £34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus, As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.