Graduate Product Security Advisor

Leonardo UK Ltd; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A global defense and aerospace company is seeking graduates for a 12-month Graduate Program in cyber security. This position offers the opportunity to work on real-world projects, gain skills, and receive a starting salary of £34,000 per annum, plus bonuses. Successful candidates will provide cyber security support and work towards professional certifications. Benefits include generous leave, pension contributions, mental health support, and more.

Benefits

Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days

15% employer contribution pension scheme

Free mental health support

Bonus scheme eligible

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Up to £500 for flexible benefits

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive cyber security support to various projects.
• Analyze security threats and develop solutions to protect products.
• Work towards professional cyber security certifications.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Core consulting skills

Education

Minimum of a 2:2 degree in engineering or cyber security

Higher degree such as MSc or PhD in engineering or cyber security

Job description

Job Description

Job Description:

Your impact

Are you ready to launch your career and make an impact on real‑world projects from day one?

At Leonardo, we’re looking for graduates who want to be part of something bigger—shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals, and as such we will also support you through your preferred route for professional development.

Our 12‑month Graduate Programmes give you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects alongside subject matter experts.

On joining, you will receive a starting salary of £34,000 per annum, plus a £1,000 welcome bonus. You’ll also be eligible for a £1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme. In addition, you may be eligible for a Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA), subject to specific criteria.

We encourage you to spend at least three days each week on site to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experience.

During the programme

Be reporting to a Senior Product Security Advisor, with tasking guided by the Head of Consulting, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge helping to provide comprehensive and effective cyber security and resilience support to a number of customer delivery scenarios as well as on your own assigned cyber security development project.

Work alongside experienced IT professionals and engineers to analyse security threats, identify and mitigate potential security risks, and develop solutions to protect our products (radars, lasers, etc.), customers' systems and data. Within this time, you are provided the opportunity and are fully supported to work towards industry‑recognised professional cyber security certifications and qualifications.

What you’ll bring

Qualifications

• A minimum of a 2:2 degree in an engineering discipline, and/or cyber security discipline.
• A higher degree, such as MSc or PhD in an engineering discipline and/or cyber security discipline.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team, and be able to make sound decisions based on information available.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels. Both internally and with customers.
• Core consulting skills – building client relations; adaptability to changing schedules; reliability and quality of task delivery; flexibility in working hours and locations; team player.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do, key contributors in shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

We offer a comprehensive, company‑funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work‑life balance. Whether you’re looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Secure your future: Benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your wellbeing matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Rewarding performance: All employees are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Join in our success: Our annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides you the opportunity to own shares in Leonardo.
• Tailored perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/company-benefits

We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people, communities, and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Be part of something bigger – apply now!

Primary Location: GB – Edinburgh

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid