Graduate Security Analyst - Preston - 2027

Ocu Group; Rishton; In loco; GBP 28.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

OCU Group’s Graduate Programme in cyber security is based in Preston. Graduates join our Security and IT teams to gain hands-on experience across monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, risk assessment, and compliance, helping safeguard critical infrastructure.

The two-year programme blends structured training with real responsibilities from day one, including involvement in audits, security controls, and ongoing professional development.

Competenze

• Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related subject with a minimum 2:2 classification.
• Willingness to travel between site locations; driving licence is essential.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are required.

Mansioni

• Gain hands-on experience across security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, risk assessment and compliance.
• Identify and mitigate security risks, investigate potential threats and support the implementation of security controls.
• Contribute to security awareness and culture; assist with audits and ongoing security processes.

Conoscenze

Passion for cyber security

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Formazione

Degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science (2:2)

Descrizione del lavoro

You'll play a key role in helping protect OCU's people, information, systems and critical infrastructure from evolving cyber security threats. Based in Preston, you'll work as part of our Security and IT teams, supporting the delivery of security initiatives that help safeguard business operations across our diverse sectors and services.

You'll gain exposure to a broad range of cyber security activities, including security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, risk assessment, compliance and security awareness. Working alongside experienced security professionals, IT teams and business stakeholders, you'll help identify and mitigate security risks, investigate potential threats, support the implementation of security controls and contribute to maintaining a strong security culture across the organisation.

As part of the role, you'll assist with monitoring security alerts, analysing threats, supporting audits and compliance activities, reviewing vulnerabilities and helping to develop security processes and best practices. You'll also have opportunities to work with a variety of technologies, security tools and frameworks, gaining practical experience across the full security lifecycle. As your knowledge and confidence grow, you'll take on increasing responsibility and become an important contributor to protecting OCU's digital assets and operational resilience.

Perfect for

Graduates who are passionate about cyber security and technology and want to play an active role in protecting critical business systems and infrastructure. You'll be naturally curious, analytical and eager to learn, with strong problem-solving skills and an interest in information security, risk management and emerging technologies.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys investigating issues, identifying patterns and working collaboratively to solve complex challenges. You'll be keen to develop your technical expertise, communication skills and understanding of cyber security best practices while working closely with security specialists, IT professionals and business stakeholders. You'll help strengthen OCU's security posture and contribute to creating a secure and resilient environment for our people, customers and operations.

Entry Requirements

You’ll need (or be on track to achieve) a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related subject with a minimum 2:2 classification.

Due to travel and support across various site locations driving licence is essential before starting the role.

Training Programme

Our 2 year Graduate Programme combines structured training with hands‑on experience, giving you real responsibility from day one. You'll learn directly alongside industry experts in a collaborative, supportive environment. We invest in your continuous professional development, giving you the tools, confidence and clear progression path to build a long term career within OCU.

To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing [e-mail].

At OCU Group, we don’t just deliver infrastructure - we help power modern life.

As one of the UK’s fastest‑growing utility and infrastructure businesses, we deliver complex, nationally critical projects across power, energy transition, water, telecoms, and digital infrastructure. Over the last five years, OCU has grown five‑fold to a £1.1bn organisation, expanding both organically and through strategic acquisitions across the UK, Australia, New Zealand and India.

Our growth is driven by ambitious people, operational excellence, and a commitment to doing things properly. We work on projects that genuinely matter by supporting the UK’s energy transition, strengthening essential infrastructure, and helping build more sustainable communities for the future.

Whether you’re an experienced professional looking to take ownership of major projects and influence delivery at scale, or someone starting your career through an apprenticeship, graduate programme, or placement route, OCU offers real opportunity to grow, develop, and make an impact.

We are building a business where high performance, collaboration, innovation, and accountability sit at the centre of our culture. Our people are trusted to lead, encouraged to challenge thinking, and supported to continuously develop their skills and careers.

At OCU, you won’t just join a growing business, you’ll help shape it.

Our Culture & Values

At OCU, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We care about safety, lead with integrity, strive to be better every day, make a positive impact, and deliver to grow, together, as One Company United.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At OCU Group, we believe diversity, inclusion, and belonging are fundamental to building stronger teams, better ideas, and a more successful business. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

As part of our commitment to fairness and equality, candidates may be asked to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form during the recruitment process. This information is used for monitoring purposes only and plays no part in hiring decisions.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to offering interviews to candidates with disabilities or long‑term health conditions who meet the essential criteria for the role.