It Graduate Programme - Cyber Security

At the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), we encourage applications from everyone, particularly groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. We pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has and promote inclusivity and equality of opportunity for all. Our recruitment process is anonymised, which means that your name, date of birth and other personal details will not be seen by the sift panel.

Cyber Security Graduate programme

Are you interested in starting your IT journey with an Award-winning leader in digital transformation?

Do you have a degree in STEM subject or are you about to graduate with a STEM degree?
If so, there’s no better place to start than our Cyber SecurityGraduate Programme.

Our department within the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has a proven track record of developing people with a passion for IT. This two-year intensive programme will combine formal training with hands on experience, designed to teach you the skills you need to lay a solid foundation for a highly sought-after career in Cyber Security.

The DVLA are looking for 3 driven individuals to get involved in this exciting graduate scheme. Furthering your education and being a part of a fast paced and encouraging workforce.

You will be based in our Information Technology Services (ITS) department, working closely with experienced Cyber Security Professionals who will guide and support you to develop your career.

You will be part of a dynamic team where the activities will include working as part of the DVLA security operations centre (SOC), evaluating cyber risk, supporting a security consultancy practice and using a wide range of modern security tools and controls.

We’re looking for individuals with an interest in Cyber Security, an analytical mindset, the ability to make decisions under pressure and the desire and commitment, to learn and develop new skills while building experience leading to a long-term career.

If you have a Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or STEM subjects or are in your final year of such a degree, then this would be an excellent opportunity for you. If you believe you have a degree in a STEM related subject but are not sure it relates to this qualification requirement, please contact us on the email address at the bottom of this advert.

Would you like to find out more about the opportunity, the technology and what you would be working on? If so, we have organised a familiarisation session where you can virtually ‘meet the team’ on 5th March 2024 at 12:30. Please book here.

Responsibilities

• You will initially be assigned to work as part of the SOC with training to get the basic skills required to analyse security events using modern detective and analytics tooling and to respond to security incidents. This should equip you to fulfil the role of a Tier 1 SOC Analyst and will also include some skills associated with Tier 2 SOC roles.
• Early in your time with us you would also be taught the basics of cyber risk analysis and risk management, and how to evaluate the security relevance of technical and IT change.
• As your experience grows you will also have the opportunity to acquire the basics of security architecture and an understanding of a range of security tools and controls.
• Depending on circumstances you are also likely to get some training and experience in one or more of the following: threat hunting, digital forensics, and threat intelligence.
• During your time with us you will be supported by experienced mentors, security professionals with many years of experience and our dedicated Capability and Talent team, and the programme will provide the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications including Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP) and CompTIA Security +.

Additional Information

Applications will be accepted from full time applicants. Full time roles at DVLA consist of 37 hours per week. Flexible working may also be available subject to the needs of the business. If you have a flexible working requirement, you should contact the vacancy holder in advance of making an application to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your desired working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role. To contact the vacancy holder, please use the job contact details listed under ‘Contact point for applicants’.

This role will be based in Swansea, and we will be operating a hybrid working model that allows you to work between home and on-site giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work, subject to business needs and this also allows for ongoing support, development, and collaboration with colleagues.

Therefore, the expectation is that you will spend a minimum of 60% of your working time based at your principal workplace (DVLA). We would encourage you to discuss the working arrangements for this role with us during the recruitment process.