Cyber Security Graduate Scheme

You don't need to be a lawyer - or to have followed a traditional technology path - to build a successful career in our Cyber Security team. If you are curious, motivated and want to help keep our confidential, commercially sensitive data safe, we'll support you to develop the technical skills you need to progress in a genuinely supportive and inclusive environment.

At Addleshaw Goddard, we're proud to be a leading law firm trusted by thousands of organisations in over 100 countries. We believe results come from bringing together ambitious people who want to make a real impact; finding creative solutions that benefit our clients, our colleagues, and the communities around us.

Our efforts to create an environment where everyone can thrive have been recognised through numerous awards and top rankings. We've recently received awards for our outstanding training, peer support, innovation, gender equality, culture, and diversity - reflecting our ongoing commitment to excellence and inclusion.

This role is based in our Leeds office within our global IT team. The team is instrumental in ensuring our data is not at risk of data breaches or cyber-attacks. You don't need to have "done it all before" - we're looking for people with potential. Whether you're a recent graduate, have completed an industrial placement, have gained relevant experience alongside your studies, or are at the beginning of your Cyber Security career, we'll help you build confidence and capability across all areas of Cyber Security.

This is a non-rotational graduate scheme but your work will be varied, allowing you to build knowledge across:

• Security Policies and Procedures
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  Rules and guidelines explaining how to use computers securely, escalation methods, and how to handle sensitive information. This helps staff help protect the firm from threats.
• Risk Assessment
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  This is identifying and evaluating weaknesses that could be exploited by cyber attackers and recommending ways to reduce or manage risks, such as improving security measures or training staff.
• Security Systems
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  These are the tools and technologies used to protect the firm's computers, networks, and data. Examples include antivirus software, firewalls, and systems that prevent unauthorised access.
• Network Activity and Security Incidents
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  This involves monitoring the firm's computer network to spot unusual activity and quickly investigating and responding to threats, supporting future prevention.

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.

There are some qualities we would like you to bring to this role. Please don't be discouraged if you don't meet every requirement listed. If you're excited about Cyber Security and believe you can contribute to the team, we'd love to hear from you. We are committed to developing talent and will invest in building your skills and experience.

As a Cyber Security Graduate at Addleshaw Goddard, a typical day might look like:

• You start your day by checking for any alerts from the security systems, helping monitor for unusual activity or potential threats. If there are any incidents, you'll support the investigation, gathering information, analysing and documenting findings.
• You take part in vulnerability scanning, working to identify weaknesses in the firm's systems and track progress as they are fixed.
• You review and help update security policies and procedures, making sure rules and guidelines are effective.
• In collaboration with IT teams, you make sure computers and systems are set up securely and maintained.
• Later, you spend time researching the latest cyber security threats and trends, sharing what you learn with the team.
• You will focus on your learning and development by attending training sessions or shadowing colleagues.
• In this role, you will spend time collaborating with colleagues across the firm, asking questions, and contributing ideas to help keep Addleshaw Goddard's systems and data safe.

• Motivation: You have a desire to succeed and build a long-term career within Cyber Security. You have an understanding of security principles and an awareness of common cyber threats and attack vendors.
• Prior Experience
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  Experience gained through an industrial placement, internship, part-time role, service desk position, university project or other exposure to a business or IT…