Cyber Security Graduate

6 days ago


Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom National Grid plc Full time
About National Energy System Operator (NESO)

NESO plays a crucial role in tackling climate change by transitioning GB's electricity system to net zero. We provide advice to the Government on achieving a decarbonised power system by 2030. NESO recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain's energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation.

Job Purpose

Defending IT infrastructure and networks or combating cyber-crimes appeals to those with a keen interest in new technology and cyber security services. Our 18-month Graduate Development Programme offers the opportunity to work in a varied environment where no two days are the same, at the heart of a team protecting our assets.

As a Graduate Cyber Security in NESO, you will develop your skills to join a department that ensures all our people, premises, and systems stay safe and secure. You will help manage the risk of cyber threats, which continually evolve and increase in sophistication and persistence, to protect our vital infrastructure.

The services underpinning digital security are wide-ranging, including:

  • Cyber Security Services, Product and Engineering – plan, design, implement, and support effective cyber security solutions.
  • Operations – protect, detect, and respond to cyber incidents, provide specialist digital forensic support.
  • Security Business Partnering – make projects secure and the business successful.
  • Technology Risk – manage technology risks and assure controls across NESO.
  • Strategic Risk & Governance – prevent and reduce the time to discover attacks via effective use of intelligence, define the risk view, and develop the talent for success.
  • Performance – define strategy and report security performance.
Our Graduate Programme

As a member of the Security team, you will help protect our people, our premises, and digital systems to maintain trust in NESO's services. You will be expected to deliver successful outcomes from a selection of the above work areas and experience how we manage cyber risk.

  • Analyse and assess potential security risks.
  • Develop plans to deal with security incidents by putting measures in place.
  • Prepare technical reports to support our strategy.
  • Carry out tests on a system to expose weaknesses in security.
  • Develop and maintain security products and services to protect our environments.
  • Keep detailed records of investigations.
  • Report on your findings to inform decisions about whether upgrades or remediation are required.

This role is based at Wokingham, with hybrid working options available and dependent upon business requirements.

What You'll Need to Apply

As one of our Graduates, you'll have the chance to start putting your studies into practice. You'll need a Degree classification in a Cyber Security related degree (preferred) or computing related degree (acceptable). A valid full UK Driving Licence at time of application is also essential for the Cyber Security Engineering roles.

Our Graduate Programmes offer a unique opportunity to start your career in the energy industry. Benefits include:

  • £2,000 bonus, once joined and started on programme.
  • 26 days holiday.
  • £2,400 payment on successful completion of the programme.
  • Up to £200 per month accommodation allowance as you move around the business, and additional annual leave for when you move between placements plus assistance with moving personal belongings.
  • Other benefits include pension, Flexible Benefits, close mentorship, and regular feedback, and volunteering opportunities.


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