Graduate Product Security Advisor
Leonardo Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Job Description
Are you ready to launch your career and make an impact on real‑world projects from day one? At Leonardo we’re looking for graduates who want to be part of something bigger—shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals and will support you through your preferred route for professional development.
Our 12‑month Graduate Programmes give you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects alongside subject matter experts. On joining you will receive a starting salary of £34,000 per annum, plus a £1,000 welcome bonus. You’ll also be eligible for a £1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme. In addition, you may be eligible for a Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA) subject to specific criteria. We encourage you to spend at least three days each week on site to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experience.
During the programme you will
* Be reporting to a Senior Product Security Advisor, with tasking guided by the Head of Consulting, and develop your skills by providing comprehensive cyber security and resilience support across multiple customer delivery scenarios and on your own assigned cyber security development project.
* Work alongside experienced IT professionals and engineers to analyse security threats, identify and mitigate potential security risks, and develop solutions to protect our products (radars, lasers, etc.), customers’ systems and data.
* Be fully supported to work towards industry‑recognised professional cyber security certifications and qualifications.
As a Product Security Advisor Graduate you will
* Support the delivery of security aspects to the company’s core products and to external stakeholders, coordinating with engineering teams across the engineering lifecycle—from requirements to in‑service support and maintenance.
* Ensure products meet the highest standards in accordance with customers’ requirements and risk appetite.
* Take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative, and team‑centric manner.
* Work in a blended hybrid model, with a mixture of working from home and on site at a Leonardo office.
Qualifications
What you’ll bring
* A minimum of a 2:2 degree in an engineering discipline and/or cyber security discipline.
* or a higher degree, such as MSc or PhD in an engineering discipline and/or cyber security discipline.
Skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team, making sound decisions based on available information.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels, both internally and with customers.
* Core consulting skills—building client relations, adaptability to changing schedules, reliability and quality of task delivery, flexibility in working hours and locations, team player.
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional national security vetting may apply, including eligibility for Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).
Why join us
* Time to recharge – generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
* Secure your future – award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
* Your wellbeing matters – free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
* Rewarding performance – all employees are eligible for our bonus scheme.
* Join in our success – annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan providing an opportunity to own shares in Leonardo.
* Tailored perks – spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
Location & Contract
Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh
Contract Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working: Hybrid
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