Starting salary £23,500 + plus benefits and welcome bonus | Office based in Aldermaston, nr Reading, Berkshire.
We are offering a rewarding and exciting one-year placement as an Undergraduate Cyber Security Analyst at AWE - a role where you will make a genuine contribution to keeping the UK safe and secure.
Entry Requirements
As an Undergraduate Student within the Cyber Soc Team, we are looking for you to work in an exciting and growing area of Cyber Security. We are looking for students who are studying towards a degree in;
* Information Technology, Computer Networks and Security, Cyber Security and Mathematics or similar an interest or specialism in the area of Cyber Security.
* Before starting with the business, you will need to be able to provide evidence that you have attained a minimum of a 2:2 in your degree so far by August 2026.
* You must be able to Join AWE in August 2026. We recruit on a rolling basis which means as soon as our positions have been filled, we will close.
What to Expect on the Programme
Information Services (IT) provides the People, Processes and Technology to facilitate the collection of AWE's Data, Knowledge and Information from contributors, managing and storing it to optimise its efficient retrieval. Our people combine technical skills with an understanding of broader business objectives to enable the AWE to achieve its strategic goals and support National Nuclear Security.
The Cyber SOC's mission is to protect AWE assets by detecting and responding to Cyber threats. This is achieved through monitoring for external and internal threats, threat hunting, incidents response, forensics and investigation.
What we do at AWE is unique and so are our threats. The Cyber SOC monitor both traditional networks and cloud environments and the SOC benefits from having a wide range of tooling available to the analysts.
Analysts within the SOC have the ability to help grow and shape what we monitor and how we respond to threat. We offer and encourage self-development to ensure our analysts remain knowledgeable and the skills in order to maintain our mission.
Benefits
* £23,500 salary
* Holiday entitlement of 270 hours of leave annually including bank holidays
* Excellent work/life balance and a vibrant and welcoming grad social scene
* 9-day working fortnight - so every other Friday off
* A salary-sacrifice benefit scheme
* A welcome payment
* Potential to secure a Graduate role for when you finish university, subject to availability
* Access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending across retail, hospitality and leisure
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to our Occupational Health Services
Application Process
Our process is designed to be simple, fair and transparent:
* Online Application – Opens 15th September. Explore the option and apply for one pathway that best suits your interests and goals.
* Online Tests – If shortlisted, you'll complete numerical, verbal, logical and cognitive assessments. Practice materials will be available to ensure you know what to expect.
* Virtual Assessment Centre – Successful candidates will be invited to virtual AC's running Nov–Dec 2025, with pre-assessment webinars to guide you.
You must be a British National, able to start in August 2026, and eligible for security clearance. Applications close on Friday 24th October, but will close earlier if we receive enough applications, so apply early.
Support & Inclusion
We welcome diverse applicants and strive to create a workplace where differences are recognised and celebrated. We encourage requests for reasonable adjustments if required, to ensure you feel able to perform your best. Any information you share will be used only to support you through the process in line with GDPR.
Why AWE?
* Build leadership skills, self-awareness, and teamwork.
* Join a vibrant early careers community with events, ERGs and networking opportunities.
* Benefit from continual support: a line manager, pathway lead, and 'buddy' to guide your journey.
Who We're Looking For
Curious, problem-solvers with integrity, resilience, and a collaborative mindset. You'll thrive if you're eager to grow and ready to apply your skills to real-world challenges.