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Graduate Cyber Security Consultant
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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.
- Help Welsh businesses become more resilient and competitive.
- Develop consultancy-style skills.
- Learn how cyber security applies in SME environments.
- Contribute to the digital strength of businesses across Wales.
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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.
- Understand common cyber risks facing businesses.
- Have awareness of areas like:
- Phishing
- Access control
- Passwords
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Backups
- Malware protection
- Software updates
- Incident reporting
- Are interested in helping businesses improve their cyber readiness.
- Can explain technical risks in clear, simple language.
- Are confident asking questions and gathering information responsibly.
- Understand the importance of:
- Confidentiality
- Permission
- Professional boundaries
- Want to build a career in:
- Cyber security
- Risk
- Compliance
- IT security
- Digital resilience
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The role will help you build relevant experience in an area of significant importance to the modern economy. You’ll develop consultancy-style skills, learn how SMEs make security decisions, and assist a business in Wales in taking practical steps towards becoming more secure, resilient, and globally competitive.
How to Apply
Follow the link below to access the application form.
- Complete the form.
- Attach your CV.
- Include a one-page cover letter explaining why you have applied for the programme.
This is a rolling programme, and placements are filled as suitable host businesses are confirmed. We aim to place successful candidates within three months of application, though start dates will vary depending on employer availability.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a second-stage assessment.
- Apply now.
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