Graduate System & Cyber, Interconnectors, Lincolnshire

Spalding, England

Full-time

Onsite

£0/yr - £38K/yr

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National Grid is hiring a Graduate Systems and Cyber professional for its UK Interconnectors team. The role supports the security, resilience, compliance and upkeep of systems, networks and cyber assets across critical energy infrastructure.

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Responsibilities

Support the management of systems, networks and cyber assets across the Interconnector portfolio, working alongside Operational Technology (OT), cyber security and engineering teams to support critical infrastructure operations
Assist with maintaining asset records, documentation and compliance activities, while supporting the implementation of cyber security policies, standards and best practices
Contribute to reporting, audits and continuous improvement initiatives, and assist with maintenance planning, outages and system upgrades
Collaborate with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders to support operational activities
Participate in training and development opportunities to build the skills required for a future specialist role

Qualification

Required

You'll need to achieve a minimum 2:2 in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Network Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related degree discipline
An interest in cyber security, technology, engineering, or operational systems
A desire to understand how critical national infrastructure operates
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
you must obtain a full, valid UK driving licence no later than 27th June 2027
you must have passed your driving theory test before attending and be able to provide evidence of this
You must hold, or be eligible to hold, a valid British passport and meet the minimum residency requirement of having lived continuously in the UK for the previous five years
applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship

Preferred

Benefits

26 days' annual leave, plus statutory holidays.
A competitive pension scheme.
Access to flexible benefits, including cycle-to-work and holiday buy/sell schemes.
The opportunity to participate in our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans.
A £2,000 joining bonus upon starting the programme.
A £2,400 payment upon successful completion of the programme.
An accommodation allowance of up to £200 per month as you move around the business during placements.
Additional annual leave when moving between placements, plus support with relocating your personal belongings.
Dedicated mentoring, regular feedback, networking opportunities, and volunteering opportunities to support your development.
A permanent role with National Grid upon successful completion of the programme.
1:1 coaching and a mentor, from a previous cohort to help you transition from campus to corporate life.
Access Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) membership and seek support from a National Grid IET mentor to help you secure your chartership.

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