Cyber Security - Nuclear Graduates 2026
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Overview
One Programme, Two Years, Three Secondments, Endless Opportunities. The Nuclear Graduates programme provides insight into the breadth of the UK\'s nuclear sector, contributing to challenges from energy generation to decommissioning. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has brought together leading businesses to create the programme. Sponsoring companies for the 2026 cohort include: Rolls-Royce, the Office for Nuclear Regulation, the Atomic Weapons Establishment, the Ministry of Defence - Defence Nuclear Enterprise, Great British Energy - Nuclear, and the Environment Agency.
As a Cyber Security Nuclear Graduate, you will learn how to protect critical infrastructure, systems, and data from cyber threats within the nuclear industry. You will gain experience in the programme through rotations and professional development, while understanding communities in which the nuclear sector works.
Responsibilities
- Risk assessment and threat analysis
- Security architecture and network defence
- Incident response and digital forensics
- Develop and apply practical knowledge in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or Information Security to deliver solutions that fulfil organisational requirements
- Develop technical skills to safeguard digital assets and ensure regulatory compliance
- Assist in designing and implementing secure systems, conducting vulnerability assessments, and supporting cyber resilience projects
- Penetration testing, secure coding practices, regulatory compliance (e.g., NIST, GDPR), and security operations
Qualifications
- Minimum of a 2:2 at Bachelor\'s level in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or Digital Forensics
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Proactive approach to learning and adapting to emerging threats
Entry requirements
- A minimum of a 2:2 in a relevant degree subject
- Right to work for the duration of the 2-year programme; offers conditional upon satisfactory right to work checks
- Successful completion of security clearance checks
- Willingness to travel and relocate; Energus head office is in Workington, Cumbria; role locations vary by sponsor
Start date
September 2026
Recruitment stages
- Online application form
- Psychometric assessment (Neurosight)
- Online interview (20-30 minutes with sponsoring organisations)
- Assessment centre (face to face)
- Offer and security paperwork before start
- Onboarding and welcome sessions
Face-to-face assessment centres are in early 2026. We encourage checking emails regularly during the process.
Benefits
- Salary £30,000 per year
- £5,500 travel budget
- £3,500 training budget
- Three secondments across the UK nuclear sector
- Mentor support and sponsor company lead
- Professional development programme
- Energus contributory pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Cycle to Work Scheme
As proud members of the Disability Confident Scheme, Energus aims to create a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met. We are committed to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Seniority level
- Internship
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
- Professional Training and Coaching
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