Uniper UK is looking for an undergraduate to join us in September 2026 for 12 months. You will work with our site Information Security Representatives (ISR) and UK Information Security Managers (ISM) to support our journey to continuously improve the security of our UK assets. We are looking for an undergraduate with a range of interpersonal and cybersecurity skills to work directly with our UK Information Security managers.
We are Uniper
At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!
Your responsibilities
1. Assist and support the site ISR and ISM’s in implementing cyber security improvements and initiatives.
2. Work closely and maintain communication with all our UK sites and information security personnel working on site.
3. Maintain communication with our cybersecurity departments and technical departments. Take ownership of specific security implementation reviews and documentation e.g. Asset reviews, technical drawings, security manuals.
4. Manage the lower risk cybersecurity maintenance activities and projects for the sites.
Your profile
Essential
5. Demonstratable knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity principles.
6. Must understand information security standards assessment frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, CAF) Ability to communicate at all levels of the business including senior stakeholders with confidence.
7. Passionate about security and continuous improvement.
8. Ability to work under pressure and independently with little or no supervision.
9. Hybrid working including domestic travel will be required as part of this role with occasional international travel.
10. Currently studying a degree in a field like information security, industrial automation or computer science.
Desirable
11. Interest within the energy sector.
12. Understanding of Operational Technology (OT).
13. UK Driving license.
Your qualities
At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment. Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:
14. Competitive salary
15. Personal development and Learning opportunities
16. Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
17. 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
18. Electric vehicle charging at our sites
19. In house Occupational Health Services
20. Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
21. Performance related benefits
22. Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work or buy and sell extra holiday
23. Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!