Industrial Placement - DD&T Cyber Security - Wokingham - NESO

About us

National Energy System Operator (NESO) has a key role to play in tackling climate change by transitioning GB’s electricity system to net zero. We already operate the fastest decarbonising electricity system in the world, with an ambition for zero carbon power operation by 2030 when there is sufficient renewable generation. We are also providing 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. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. 
 

About the role

If defending IT infrastructure and networks or combating cyber-crimes appeals, then starting a career in cyber security is for you.  

As a Cyber Security Undergraduate in the National Energy System Operator (NESO) you will develop your skills so that you can join a department who make sure all our people, premises and systems stay safe and secure. As part of the team, you will be helping 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, these could include;    

• 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 Industrial Placement

Key tasks and areas of work include but not limited to:   

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 you will have the chance to experience how we manage cyber risk. For instance, you could:    

• 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, hybrid working options available and dependent upon business requirements.   

What you'll need to apply

• You’re on track to achieve a minimum 2.2 degree in a Cyber Security related degree (preferred) or computing related degree (acceptable). 
• You must be in your penultimate year of University  
• Ideally, you’ll have a valid full UK Driving Licence. 

What you'll get in return

Whatever your specific responsibilities, you'll be surrounded by the leading experts in the industry who are solving some of the biggest energy challenges we have ever seen. The knowledge and understanding of how we keep the lights on that can be understood only within the National Energy System Operator have been the foundations for the careers of many of our company leaders.   

We are proud to offer a starting salary of £24,300.

As a first step to your career in the energy industry, our 12-month Undergraduate Programmes are like no other!  You’ll gain an insight into how we work at the NESO, exposure to the energy and power industry, develop hands-on experience, and understand what a career with us can offer.   

You’ll receive some great rewards and benefits including 26 days’ annual leave plus statutory holidays, a buddy to support you during your placement, and a Graduate Development Programme opportunity.   

More Information

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.