The Role
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As a Graduate Cryptosecurity Engineer you will support all stages in the delivery of customer focused research, consultancy design and analysis in the field of cryptography and key management.
Day-to-day, you will provide technical capability through supervised practical experience; and to contribute to secure system development under guidance from senior engineers.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Performing routine cryptographic engineering tasks with growing independence, applying cryptographic principles to analyse systems, support solution development and follow standard engineering processes
2. Producing clear, accurate technical analysis, reports and presentations that focus on customer problems and solutions and support testing, interoperability and conformance activities in the crypto security domain
3. Working with Senior staff to identify and document security requirements, raising issues and risks when needed
4. Communicating effectively with colleagues and stakeholders contributing technical input to small proposals and tasks
Essential experience of the Graduate Cryptosecurity Engineer:
5. Foundational understanding of cyber security, its significance, principles, concepts, threats and vulnerabilities
6. The ability to work as part of a team and collaborate effectively
7. Previous experience with cryptography or cybersecurity (academic, internship or industrial)
8. Strong analytical and communication skills
9. An understanding of how High-grade crypto and key management is employed to achieve security outcomes
Essential qualifications for the Graduate Cryptosecurity Engineer
10. Degree level Education or Equivalent
We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
This role is 37 hours per week based at Malvern and is fully on-site.
Malvern
The Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing significantly to the UK’s defence capabilities. Developing technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber security
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
Our Benefits
11. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
12. Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
13. Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
14. Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
15. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
16. Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
Our Recruitment Process:
We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels value, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be willing to go through DV Clearance.