Job Title: Cyber Summer Placement
Job Location: Malvern
Job Type: Fultime, Temporary
Salary: £26,400
Job ID: 20009
At QinetiQ we are creating a workplace that is inclusive; where our differences are not only embraced but make us stronger. A place where we can connect with each other and benefit from the experiences and thinking from people with varied backgrounds, and at different stages in their careers.
Role Purpose:
Apply university and other skills torisk modelling, audit and compliance, risk and vulnerabilityanalysis with guidance and direction from more qualified and experienced staff.
Key Accountabilities:
1. Support creation of business risk models and associated material, in support of operational cyber security and business planning across a range of different domains or sectors using established frameworks (e.g. NIST, UK Government)
2. Supportcyber security audit processes in support of operational and business planning activity across a range of different domains or sectors against recognised standards (e.g. ISO27001, UK Government)
3. Supportcyber security vulnerability analysis that provides a rich picture of organisational maturity and risk exposure to cyber security, in support of operational and business planning activity across a range of different domains or sectors using established frameworks (e.g. NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, UK Government)
4. Understand mitigations for cyber risk in a given business or operational scenario and threat environment
5. Support development of cyber security risk cases in a given business or operational context
Key Capabilities/Knowledge:
6. Understands threat, vulnerability & cyber risk concepts and can describe some general mitigations and comment on their effectiveness with supporting reasons
7. Awareness of relevant NIST frameworks and ISO27001 standards and how to apply in practice with appropriate supervision
8. Awareness of the impact of cyber risk on business or operational outcomes
9. Able to understand regulatory requirements and, with colleagues, devise courses of action to meet these appropriate to the business or operational context.
10. Able to support development of risk mitigation strategies that enhance business outcomes with appropriate supervision
11. Understand cyber risk and mitigations put in place and can provide evidence to help refine risk mitigation approaches with appropriate supervision
12. Able to support identification, documenting and articulation of security risk and mitigation approaches, against technology solutions and business processes
13. Able to support engagement and communication effectively with stakeholders at all levels
14. Good awareness of digital technology (in particular computer and computer networks)
15. Some awareness of other cyber security professions and what they contribute
16. Able to articulate evidenced arguments for recommended courses of action
Experience & Qualifications:
Completing a STEM degree or equivalent Experience that demonstrates an inquisitive and questioning approach, willingness to challenge, ability to reason with evidence, and solve problems Digitally literate (including fluency in Microsoft Office tools)
How to apply:
Please fill in the application and include both a CV and a covering letter.
Our Benefits (the list is not exhaustive):
17. On demand learning, access to courses, modules, and lectures via multiple digital learning platforms
18. Coaching and Mentoring
19. 25 days annual holiday excluding bank holiday
20. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
21. Flexible Benefits package
22. Employee discount portal
23. Employee Assistance Programme
24. Employee-led networks
Security:
Many of our roles at QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. Many roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which means factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may impact your role.
Further guidance regarding clearances can be found: UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please also be aware that under immigration rules, our Early Careers roles do not meet the legal threshold for candidates who are resident in the UK on student visas.
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 valued, 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.
QinetiQ is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all background, come and be part of our team!
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