At Addleshaw Goddard we are a leading law firm trusted by thousands of organisations in over 100 countries. We believe in ambitious people who make real impact and provide creative solutions for our clients, colleagues and communities.
About the Role
The Cyber Security Graduate will support cyber security controls and processes, assisting to protect the firm's information assets and IT infrastructure against internal and external threats.
Key Responsibilities
- Build knowledge in security policies and procedures, risk assessment, security systems and monitoring network activity and incidents.
- Support investigation of incidents, collecting and analysing information, and documenting findings.
- Participate in vulnerability scanning and track progress of remediation efforts.
- Review and help update security policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure configuration and maintenance of systems.
- Research emerging cyber security threats and trends and share insights with the team.
- Attend training sessions and shadow colleagues to grow learning and development.
Qualifications & Preferred Attributes
- Strong communication skills.
- Team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
- Organised with effective time‑management.
- Problem‑solving mindset and proactive in finding solutions.
- Attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn new skills and technologies.
- Analytical mindset for interpreting data or trends.
- Motivation to succeed within cyber security, especially in a professional services context.
- Understanding of information security principles and common cyber threats, with any relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, SSCP) being desirable.
What You Can Expect
- Supportive team culture.
- Flexible, friendly, and state‑of‑the‑art working environment.
- Attractive salary and benefits package.
- First‑year salary of £26,000.
- Healthcare, mental‑health support, wellbeing and lifestyle initiatives.
- Hybrid working model: minimum 3 days per week in office, remaining days remote.
Eligibility
Graduate with a 2:1 degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM). Undergraduates must graduate before September 2026. Knowledge or experience of cyber security qualifications or relevant certifications is welcomed.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, background or any other protected characteristic. We actively encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and communities.
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