Graduate Cyber Security Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Cyber Security Engineer to join our Cyber Security Capability. In this hands‑on role, you will work alongside experienced security engineers and architects to help design, build, configure and improve security solutions that protect our clients' cloud, identity, data, applications and wider technology environments.

As part of the FSP Academy, the role is designed to build strong technical and engineering foundations while giving you exposure to different areas of Cyber Engineering. You will learn by contributing to real delivery, developing practical skills in implementing security controls, troubleshooting technical issues, automation and secure cloud and hybrid technologies.

You will have the opportunity to gain hands‑on exposure across areas such as:

• Cloud security engineering across Azure, AWS and GCP
• Endpoint security management for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android devices using MDM platforms such as Microsoft Intune
• Identity and access security, including Microsoft Entra  Active Directory
• Microsoft security technologies, including Defender, Sentinel and Purview
• Security operations, monitoring, detection and response
• Vulnerability management, security testing and remediation

Depending on client demand, your interests and development, you may also gain exposure to Dev Sec Ops , Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD security, security automation, data security and security architecture. The role is intended to help you identify where your technical strengths and interests lie while developing the core skills needed to become a well‑rounded Cyber Security Engineer.

Due to the nature of this role successful candidates will need to undergo security clearance. To be eligible for this role you must have lived in the UK for at least 5 consecutive years. More information on SC Clearance checks can be found here

• Work as part of FSP delivery teams to engineer and implement cyber security solutions for clients.
• Help configure, test and maintain security controls across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Support the implementation and optimisation of Microsoft security technologies such as Defender, Sentinel, Purview and Entra .
• Contribute to identity, access, cloud, data and application security engineering activities.
• Support vulnerability management, security testing and technical remediation activities under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Help troubleshoot technical security issues and document configurations, implementation steps and engineering decisions clearly.
• Learn how automation, scripting, CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code can be used to make security controls more consistent and repeatable.
• Collaborate with security architects, engineers and other FSP technical teams to translate designs into working technical solutions.
• Build knowledge of recognised cyber security frameworks, engineering standards and secure configuration practices.

• Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology or another relevant subject area.
• A genuine interest in cyber security and a desire to build a hands‑on career in Cyber Engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with an interest in diagnosing technical problems and working through them logically.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical ideas clearly to colleagues and clients.
• Curious, adaptable and motivated to learn new security technologies, engineering approaches and platforms.
• Enjoys hands‑on technology, learning by doing and working collaboratively within technical delivery teams.
• A foundational understanding of areas such as networks, operating systems, cloud, identity, security controls, threats and vulnerabilities.
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