Cyber Security Specialist

21 hours ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom AWE Full time
About AWE

AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development for nearly 70 years, providing wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.

About the Role

This 12-month placement is designed for university students to join our growing Cyber SOC team, working alongside experienced professionals to protect AWE assets from cyber threats.

Information Services (IT) plays a critical role in facilitating data collection, management, and storage to optimize its efficient retrieval. Our team combines technical skills with business acumen to enable AWE in achieving its strategic goals and supporting National Nuclear Security.

The Cyber SOC's mission is to detect and respond to cyber threats through monitoring, threat hunting, incident response, forensics, and investigation. Analysts within the SOC team can help shape what we monitor and how we respond to threats.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor and analyze cyber threats to protect AWE assets
  • Collaborate with the SOC team to develop and implement threat detection and response strategies
  • Contribute to the growth and development of the SOC team
  • Participate in incident response and forensics activities
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary of £22,250
  • A market-leading contributory pension scheme
  • 270 hours of annual leave, including bank holidays
  • Access to the employee discounts portal
Security Clearance

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants.



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