Graduate Cyber Security Consultant

Graduate Cyber Security Advisory role supporting cyber risk assessments, security reviews, audits, governance, compliance, and cyber resilience for critical infrastructure, transport, energy, buildings, and other connected environments.

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.      

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.  

The Opportunity

Arup's Cyber Security Advisory team helps clients understand, manage and reduce cyber risk across critical infrastructure, buildings, transport, energy and other digitally connected environments. We work with organisations throughout the asset lifecycle, providing cyber strategy, governance, risk assessments, security architecture, compliance support and cyber resilience advice.

Our multidisciplinary consultants collaborate with engineers, technology specialists and client stakeholders to embed security into projects from the outset, ensuring systems are secure, resilient and fit for purpose. By combining cyber expertise with deep engineering and infrastructure knowledge, we help clients deliver safer, more secure and more reliable outcomes.

• Support Cyber Risk Assessments

• Assist in identifying cyber threats, vulnerabilities and risks across client projects and critical infrastructure systems.

• Contribute to Security Reviews and Audits

• Review designs, documentation and operational arrangements against security standards, good practice and regulatory requirements.

• Develop Client Deliverables

• Help prepare reports, presentations and technical documentation that communicate findings and recommendations to clients.

• Work with Multidisciplinary Teams

• Collaborate with engineers, digital specialists and project teams to integrate cyber security into infrastructure and built environment projects. 

• Undertake Research and Professional Development

• Research emerging threats, technologies and standards while developing expertise through training, certifications and project experience

Is this role right for you?  

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:  A bachelor's degree in relevant academic discipline, such as Cybersecurity, Computer Science (inc. Cybersecurity); Digital Engineering; Mechatronics / Robotics Engineering.  

Skills and experience required for this role:  

• Cyber Security Fundamentals

• Understanding cyber threats, vulnerabilities and security principles.

• Risk & Critical Thinking

• Ability to assess risks, analyse problems and recommend practical solutions.

• Communication & Consulting

• Explaining technical concepts clearly to clients, engineers and non-specialists.

• Infrastructure & OT Awareness

• Interest in how cyber security applies to buildings, transport, energy and other critical infrastructure systems.

• Curiosity & Continuous Learning

• Demonstrating initiative in developing new skills and staying current with cyber trends.

• Curiosity & Enthusiasm for Learning

Technical skills and software's desired for this role:  

• Demonstrates a genuine interest in cyber security, technology and emerging threats, with a commitment to continuous professional development.

• Analytical Thinking

• Able to evaluate complex problems, identify key risks and develop practical, evidence-based solutions.

• Strong Communication Skills

• Communicates clearly and confidently, tailoring technical concepts to a range of audiences.

• Collaborative Mindset

• Works effectively within multidisciplinary teams, building positive relationships with colleagues and clients.

• Initiative & Adaptability

• Takes ownership of tasks, embraces new challenges and responds positively to changing project requirements.

   

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:  

• Full working rights in the country of application  

• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role  

• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.  

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;  

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.  

• Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.  

• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.  

• Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Eligibility  
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.  

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.