Year In Industry

About Network Rail
Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.
Network Rail owns and operates the largest estate of Critical National Infrastructure in the UK, which includes 20 of the busiest stations and dozens of critical railway control centres.
Millions of people pass through our stations and rely on the people and the digital systems operated from our control centres and other infrastructure to get them to their destination safely and securely, so that everyone can get home safe every day.
We have a moral and legal obligation to protect people from harm whilst they travel and work on the railway and you will work within the Technical Authority for Railway security, where we define and discharge accountabilities for protective security policy, strategy, and the security control framework (including assurance).
This is your chance to play a part in developing and delivering physical and cyber security and resilience solutions that will keep Great Britain moving.
You will spend just under a year with our Group security team and will have the opportunity to work alongside our technical leads across Counter Terrorism, Railway Crime, Protecting our workforce from acts of violence, Cyber Security, Security Resilience and security Innovation, Research and Development.
Researching and writing case studies and guidancenotes for the wider business,
Supporting security awareness activities,
Offering technical support,
Collecting and analysing security and crime data, and
Supporting the business to maintain its legal security obligations
Cyber Security and/or Digital Forensics
Crime, Threat Intelligence or Criminal Justice
Security and Resilience
Security Management or Risk and Security Management
We are looking for a Year in Industry Student to work within the Group Security team, based in Milton Keynes.
While we would love to see candidates who are currently studying Security-related courses, such as Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Crime and/or Intelligence or Security and Resilience, we warmly welcome all applicants who have a passion for managing risk, protecting people and reducing the impact of crime.
We value openness and encourage fresh perspectives, as our Year in Industry students contribute valuable new ideas. Familiarity with IT applications like Excel and PowerBI, along with experience in data analysis and creating communication materials, would be an advantage.
Closing date: 05 th January 2026 However, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early based on application volumes.
Next Steps: Interviews will be mid-January, depending on business requirements.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.
#Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
#Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
Defined benefit pension scheme
#Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
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