Graduate Cyber Security Analyst, Interconnectors

About us

National Grid is at the heart of the UK energy network keeping people connected and society moving. We develop, own and maintain the physical infrastructure, such as pylons and cables needed to move the electricity generated from windfarms and power sources around the country. Every time a phone is plugged in, or a switch is turned on, we’ve played a part, connecting you to the electricity you need - and we’re leading the transformation towards a greener future, dreaming bigger to bring a more affordable energy future to everyone.

But it’s our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger. But it’s no small feat – and we need the best to join us in our mission. So, join us and power the future of energy. 

About the role

National Grid Ventures (NGV) is National Grid’s business that focuses on energy ventures, including Interconnectors.  Interconnectors play a key part in the UK’s energy industry, connecting the UK to our neighbouring countries and providing sustainable, flexible energy transmission.  NGV currently owns and operates a portfolio of interconnectors and is in the process of constructing and developing further Interconnectors. As well as providing National Grid with strong financial performance, successful operation of these interconnectors offers the GB System Operator a greater diversity of supply, facilitates competition across Europe, helps address the intermittency issues posed by renewables and plays a key role in the UK’s journey to Net Zero by 2050.

Focusing on Information Technology, Operational Technology and Cyber security, you will help protect our people, our premises and digital systems to maintain trust in National Grid Ventures Interconnectors. You will be given ownership of your own deliverables and expected to deliver successful outcomes for the business, your work might include: 

• Supporting compliance maturity under NIS Regulations (The Security of Network & Information Systems). 
• Investigate Next-Gen Cyber Security products, services and forward-looking innovation that add value and strength. 
• Develop plans to deal with security incidents by enhancing existing measures in place to include review of assurance mechanisms are appropriate.   
• Research, implement and maintain solutions to mitigate cyber security risks and improve the business’ security and resilience posture. 
• Prepare technical reports to support our strategic roadmap and risk management approach. 
• Carry out appropriate testing on systems to expose weaknesses in security. 
• Report on vulnerabilities or incidents. 

Along with all of this, you’ll be working in a varied environment where no two days are the same, at the heart of a team protecting National Grid assets from cyber threats. Our team continues to evolve to protect our asset against the Security threat landscape facing National Grid as they continually change and increase in sophistication and persistence.  

This role will provide real-time experience of cyber security management at different levels within the organization and provides an ideal introduction to a career in Cyber Security. 

Our Graduate Programme

As you’ll be joining our 18-month graduate programme, you’ll have a tailored development pathway to support you as you develop a wide range of leadership, business, and technical skills. You’ll attend in-person and virtual development sessions throughout your programme to equip you with the essential skills required, as you begin your career at National Grid. We’re committed to the personal development of our colleagues so as well as the support from your line manager as you navigate your new role, you’ll also have access to 121 coaching and a mentor, from a previous cohort to help you transition from campus to corporate life. 

All graduates complete the core development programme to develop key skills such as how to make an impact, giving feedback and presentation skills. Aligned to this role is our Engineering pathway and as part of this you’ll develop further key technical skills aligned to your role as well as important learning modules such as working safely. If relevant to your career aspirations, you will be able to access Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) membership and seek support from a National Grid IET mentor to help you secure your chartership. 
 
 
We believe in the importance of getting as much on-the-job experience as possible and to do this, you will complete three 6-month placements, across the UK, designed to deepen your understanding of your speciality but to also broaden your knowledge of our business. At the end of your 18-month programme you’ll return to your initial placement area to kickstart your superpowered career.

What you'll need to apply

You'll need to achieve a minimum 2:2 in a Cyber-security, Computing or operational technology related degree. It doesn’t matter when you graduated or if you are currently working towards your qualification. We just need you to be eager to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting.
 
 
You’ll need flexibility to travel within role and throughout your rotations as required.
 
To be eligible to apply for this role, candidates must be able to demonstrate that they will have the legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the graduate programme. If you do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or your visa is due to expire during the period of the graduate scheme, please indicate this in your application and we will consider your eligibility for visa sponsorship and whether it would be appropriate to take your application forward.

Location

This role is based in Warwick offering flexible hybrid working, where possible.

What you'll get in return

We are proud to offer a graduate starting salary of £34,895.
 
Not only will you receive a tailored development programme to progress a superpowered career at National Grid, we also offer some great rewards and benefits too: 

• £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 and share-option schemes, Flexible Benefits, close mentorship and regular feedback & volunteering opportunities. 

Applications & Deadline

We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies once we have enough applications/based on volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process. 

You can only apply for one graduate opportunity during this recruitment cycle. We kindly ask that you review all our graduate opportunities and apply for the one that aligns closest with your aspirations and interests.

Assessment centres will be held between November 2024 and February 2025.

At National Grid, it’s our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger, so we pride ourselves on placing diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of who we are and what we do and are committed to building a workforce of the future which represents the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office where and when needed. All our offers are based on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, the innovation from creating diverse teams and perspectives, as well as business need.