Graduate Cyber Security Consultant
A 6-month graduate placement programme placing you with a Welsh SME as a junior cyber security consultant: running basic cyber readiness reviews, staff awareness materials, policy/process reviews, risk documentation and Cyber Essentials support. Minimum 25 hours per week, paid at least the National Living Wage.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Pan Wales, United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Recent graduate with a solid foundation in cyber security
- Studied cyber security, computer science, information systems, digital forensics, software engineering, networking or another relevant discipline
- Understand common cyber risks facing businesses
- Awareness of phishing, access control, passwords, MFA, backups, malware protection, software updates and incident reporting
- Interested in helping businesses improve their cyber readiness
- Can explain technical risks in clear, simple language
- Confident asking questions and gathering information responsibly
- Understands the importance of confidentiality, permission and professional boundaries
- Wants to build a career in cyber security, risk, compliance, IT security or digital resilience
- Available for a minimum of 25 hours per week
- Apply with CV and a one-page cover letter
Full description
Graduate Cyber Security Consultant
Help Welsh businesses become more secure, resilient and ready for the future.
Cyber security is no longer only a concern for large organisations. Start-ups and SMEs are facing growing risks, and while many understand its importance, they may not have the internal capacity or confidence to know where to begin.
This role is designed for graduates with a strong foundation in cyber security who want to apply their knowledge in real business settings.
Location: Wales-based role with an SME. Working pattern to be confirmed — roles may be office-based or hybrid depending on the host business.
Hours: Minimum 25 hours per week
Contract length: 6-month graduate placement programme
Salary: At least the National Living Wage, with the potential for a higher salary at the discretion of the host business.
About the Opportunity
You will work with an SME in Wales to support cyber readiness, staff awareness, basic risk reviews and practical improvement planning.
You will be trained and supported to work as a Graduate Cyber Security Consultant, providing useful support that helps businesses improve their cyber confidence.
This is a strong opportunity to build real experience in cyber security while helping Welsh businesses become more resilient and competitive. You will develop consultancy-style skills, learn how cyber security applies in SME environments and contribute to the digital strength of businesses across Wales.
What You Will Be Doing
Depending on the needs of the business you are matched with, you may support work such as:
- Conducting a basic cyber readiness review
- Helping the business understand common cyber risks
- Reviewing existing cyber policies, processes and staff guidance
- Supporting Cyber Essentials readiness
- Creating simple cyber awareness materials for staff
- Supporting safer working practices around devices, accounts and data
- Helping the business document risks and prioritise practical improvements
- Supporting incident reporting processes and escalation guidance
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for recent graduates who already have a solid foundation in cyber security and want to apply it in a practical SME environment.
You may be a good fit if you:
- Have studied cyber security, computer science, information systems, digital forensics, software engineering, networking or another relevant discipline