Graduate Security Analyst

Helps protect OCU’s digital systems and critical infrastructure by monitoring security alerts, investigating threats, managing vulnerabilities, supporting compliance, and implementing cybersecurity controls.

You'll play a key role in helping protect OCU's people, information, systems and critical infrastructure from evolving cyber security threats. Based in Preston, you'll work as part of our Security and IT teams, supporting the delivery of security initiatives that help safeguard business operations across our diverse sectors and services.

You'll gain exposure to a broad range of cyber security activities, including security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, risk assessment, compliance and security awareness. Working alongside experienced security professionals, IT teams and business stakeholders, you'll help identify and mitigate security risks, investigate potential threats, support the implementation of security controls and contribute to maintaining a strong security culture across the organisation.

As part of the role, you'll assist with monitoring security alerts, analysing threats, supporting audits and compliance activities, reviewing vulnerabilities and helping to develop security processes and best practices.

You'll also have opportunities to work with a variety of technologies, security tools and frameworks, gaining practical experience across the full security lifecycle. As your knowledge and confidence grow, you'll take on increasing responsibility and become an important contributor to protecting OCU's digital assets and operational resilience.

Perfect for

Graduates who are passionate about cyber security and technology and want to play an active role in protecting critical business systems and infrastructure. You'll be naturally curious, analytical and eager to learn, with strong problem-solving skills and an interest in information security, risk management and emerging technologies.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys investigating issues, identifying patterns and working collaboratively to solve complex challenges. You'll be keen to develop your technical expertise, communication skills and understanding of cyber security best practices while working closely with security specialists, IT professionals and business stakeholders. You'll help strengthen OCU's security posture and contribute to creating a secure and resilient environment for our people, customers and operations.

Entry Requirements

You’ll need (or be on track to achieve) a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related subject with a minimum 2:2 classification.

Due to travel and support across various site locations driving licence is essential before starting the role. 

Training Programme

Our 2 year Graduate Programme combines structured training with hands-on experience, giving you real responsibility from day one.  You'll learn directly alongside industry experts in a collaborative, supportive environment. We invest in your continuous professional development, giving you the tools, confidence and clear progression path to build a long term career within OCU. 

About OCU Group

At OCU Group, we don’t just deliver infrastructure - we help power modern life.

As one of the UK’s fastest-growing utility and infrastructure businesses, we deliver complex, nationally critical projects across power, energy transition, water, telecoms, and digital infrastructure. Over the last five years, OCU has grown five-fold to a £1.1bn organisation, expanding both organically and through strategic acquisitions across the UK, Australia, New Zealand and India.

Our growth is driven by ambitious people, operational excellence, and a commitment to doing things properly. We work on projects that genuinely matter by supporting the UK’s energy transition, strengthening essential infrastructure, and helping build more sustainable communities for the future.

Whether you’re an experienced professional looking to take ownership of major projects and influence delivery at scale, or someone starting your career through an apprenticeship, graduate programme, or placement route, OCU offers real opportunity to grow, develop, and make an impact.

We are building a business where high performance, collaboration, innovation, and accountability sit at the centre of our culture. Our people are trusted to lead, encouraged to challenge thinking, and supported to continuously develop their skills and careers.

At OCU, you won’t just join a growing business, you’ll help shape it.

Our Culture & Values
At OCU, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We care about safety, lead with integrity, strive to be better every day, make a positive impact, and deliver to grow, together, as One Company United.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
At OCU Group, we believe diversity, inclusion, and belonging are fundamental to building stronger teams, better ideas, and a more successful business. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.