Graduate Cyber Security Engineer

Job Description:

Our 12 month Graduate Programme

Joining the Leonardo Graduate Scheme is the opportunity to be part of the next generation of our business. As a Graduate you will join us on £33,000 with a welcome bonus and could receive a generous Temporary Accommodation Allowance if you move more than 40 miles away from home for the role.

You will be provided with a wealth of development opportunities in both virtual and applied working environments.  On our programme you will engage with challenging and exciting project work and deliver innovative business or technical solutions as part of a team of subject matter experts.  Throughout the programme you will receive coaching and support from your team to achieve your objectives as well as your personal development goals.  We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals, and as such we will also support you through your preferred route for chartership. 

At Leonardo we value individuals who continuously demonstrate a dedication to their personal development, and this is no different for our graduates. We have partnered with Coursera & LinkedIn the world leading online training platforms that offers around 1000s of courses you can sign up to, according to your professional and personal interests. Self-directed learning thrives in this environment.

The Opportunity

Do you want to work on real-time projects alongside leading scientists and engineers within a globally renowned company? Leonardo is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructures, land security and protection, and sustainable ‘smart’ solutions.

We are a continually expanding company, offering exciting opportunities to talented individuals who want to work at the forefront of technology. With the majority of our engineers having chartered status, you can look forward to working with highly skilled professionals that are passionate about their work.

What you will do

Cyber Security is an exciting and expanding part of the organisation, designing, delivering and supporting secure systems for our various customers. The cyber security industry is one of the fastest growing markets worldwide, playing a key role in international security and the value of online business.

Operating securely is an outcome needed by all IT-enabled organisations. This outcome is achieved when security becomes a part of the culture of the organisation, embedded in its thinking, processes and technologies.

We are seeking to appoint a high calibre graduate to work as a Systems Engineer based at our offices in Bristol. They will be developing their skill-set alongside experienced systems engineers providing delivery and technical engineering  support into the Defence Industry, Emergency Services Industry, Central, Local and International Government Departments, Energy Industry and private sector clients.

Our engineers design, implement, test, deliver and support robust, agile secure Information Systems solutions to manage the risks of information loss and misuse associated with cyber-attacks. We improve the cyber posture of organisations in line with business needs and leverage this position to support their requirements for business restructuring, achieving operational efficiency, programme delivery, IT transition, service sourcing and delivery strategies.

Key Responsibility Areas

You will be developing core engineering skills across the system lifecycle in areas such as:

• Requirements management and System Analysis
• System Design
• Infrastructure and Network design
• System implementation, integration, testing and through life support
• Fault finding and problem solving
• Continuous improvement of people, processes and technology

You will also build competence in technical areas such as:

• Developing technical architectures to support customer requirements
• Supporting the delivery and transition of ICT services and applications
• Cyber threat analysis and information security monitoring
• Integration of COTS technologies within secure environments

Other responsibilities are likely to include:

• Identify and support business development opportunities
• Represent Leonardo externally at client sites, events and academic institutions
• Share knowledge and experience with other staff
• Perform other essential duties as assigned

Training will be delivered via a combination of on-the-job experience working in teams alongside experienced engineers, online learning tools and additional formal training provided via taught courses as appropriate.

Whilst you will have our Bristol office as a base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as client projects can at times require you to work away from home during the week (Mon-Fri).

If you are proactive, enthusiastic and comfortable with working in a complex, fast moving environment, then please apply for this role.

What we are looking for

Qualifications

All of our roles require (a) a minimum of a 2:2 Bachelors/Integrated Master’s degree, or (b) a higher degree, such as a MSc or PhD. In all cases the subject should be Cyber, Computer Science, ICT, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or similar technical discipline;

Highly Desirable

Candidates should:

• Have technical IT skills, and the ability to learn new technologies;
• Be confident to identify and communicate technical issues and key concerns to senior staff and work with a team to develop and execute coherent approaches to the solution;
• Possess strong interpersonal skills, and be capable of building relationships with team members and customers;
• Possess good analytical skills with attention to detail;
• Be confident operating a PC and familiar with Microsoft Office applications;
• Strive for excellence in engineering activities, both personally and professionally.
• Be highly motivated, flexible and willing to work in a focused and demanding environment
• Be curious and willing to constantly broaden their knowledge

Please note that in order to apply for this opportunity you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business which includes having a minimum of 5 years permanent residency in the UK.

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours possibility of hybrid working options.
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle:  Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member

At Leonardo, we are strongly committed to supporting all our people, and, as society and the environment we work in changes, our approach to Inclusion and Diversity continues to evolve and adapt to reflect this. A culture of inclusion goes on to create an environment for greater collaboration, innovation and opportunities to develop as an organisation. If you are willing and able to commit to giving your best performance, you will find Leonardo a very rewarding place to work!  

Primary Location:

GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane

Contract Type:

Fixed term

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid