Cyber Security Specialist

3 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. We leverage our unique skills to provide counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions to the UK government.

About the Role

This 12-month placement is designed for university students to join our growing Cyber SOC team. As a Cyber Security Advisor, you will play a crucial role in protecting AWE assets by detecting and responding to cyber threats.

Our Cyber SOC team combines technical skills with a deep understanding of business objectives to enable AWE in achieving its strategic goals and supporting National Nuclear Security. We monitor both traditional networks and cloud environments, utilizing a wide range of tooling available to our analysts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor and respond to cyber threats, utilizing threat hunting, incident response, forensics, and investigation techniques.
  • Collaborate with the SOC team to grow and shape our monitoring and response capabilities.
  • Contribute to the development of our cyber security strategy and operations.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary of £22,250.
  • A market-leading contributory pension scheme.
  • 270 hours of annual leave, including an allowance for bank holidays.
  • Access to our employee discounts portal, offering everyday savings on retail, hospitality, and leisure.
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, encouraging diverse applicants.



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