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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
Salary: £28,119
Contract type:Cyber SecurityGraduate Programme – Fixed Term Appointment (24 months)
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.
Job description
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.
Person specification
To undertake this unique opportunity, you will need good analytical skills and be effective at making decisions, as well as having an aptitude for IT and a commitment and drive to learn new skills. You will be committed to developing the skills you need to succeed in a career in Cyber Security.
We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible individuals with an interest in seeking a career in Cyber Security. You will be motivated, proactive, with a passion for self-development and someone who enjoys the opportunity to drive change in a fast paced and dynamic new IT environment.
We are looking for people who have the following:
- An interest in Cyber Security and a desire to learn new digital skills.
- Ability to demonstrate the competencies to rapidly acquire digital security and technology skills.
- Enthusiastic approach to developing and applying Cyber Security skills both in the context of legacy technologies as well as applying them to new and emerging technology challenges and opportunities (including for example the threats and opportunities arising due to AI).
- Good analytical skills.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Can work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively to customers at all levels of the business.
You must be able to start on 5th August 2024.
The programme will include undertaking a number of qualifications that will require examinations as well as on-team training. There will be regular assessment points to evaluate the progress and proficiency of candidates. Your learning portfolio will be assessed at checkpoints throughout the programme, failure to successfully meet the standard during checkpoints could result in 3 months’ notice being provided to cease employment.
We reserve the right to seek full or partial repayment of costs associated with your qualification, should you not contribute to the programme, or may include related costs such as exam fees, membership fees or materials.
Working for the DVLA Digital Team
At DVLA, licensing is just the start. Every project you implement, touch, and deliver has a ripple effect that’ll wash across the entire nation. Here, the work you’re doing has the capacity to change the way over 50 million people interact with our services. As we aim to keep our roads some of the safest in the world, our innovative, transformative, digital-led services help optimise an entire nation of individuals and businesses every single day. That’s huge. No two ways about it.
Passionate, reliable and always willing to push yourself and those around you, you’ll continue to seek improvement in your own role and challenge us too. Because we pride ourselves on how we approach your development and our offering to candidates. From training courses to specialist skills workshops and opportunities to grow your expertise, we thrive when you thrive. As firm believers of diverse organisations having the most diverse impact on society, we welcome and encourage applications from absolutely everyone. You can find out more about all of the above here alongside a full list of our benefits.
Our people are transforming our digital services, head over to our DVLA Digital Services Blog to read about what we have been up to.
Due to the evolving nature of the business, vacancies can become available at any time. Therefore, this campaign may create a reserve list to fulfil demand if it arises which will be held for a period of 9 months.
Qualifications
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- Mathematics
If you believe you have a degree in a STEM related subject but are not sure this relates to this qualification requirement please contact lisa.dent@dvla.gov.uk before you answer this question.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Government Security Profession: Applied Security Capability - Awareness
- Government Security Profession: Information Risk Assessment & Risk Management - Awareness
Benefits
- Best in class learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues
- Generous employer contribution of at least 26.6%, depending on rate of salary and chosen pension scheme
- Digital communities with clear career frameworks
- On-site gym plus personal training available
- On-site nursery, restaurants and coffee bar
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 each year (up to 30) & 1 extra day for the King’s birthday
- Free parking
- Ability to buy and sell annual leave
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How to apply
To apply for this role you will be required to write 250 words on each of the points listed below. It is essential when submitting your personal statement that you provide as much detail as possible, within the word count, against the essential criteria outlined below as this will be used to assess candidate suitability to move to the next round in the recruitment process.
- Explain your exposure to, and your current skill level in IT. Please consider: any learning/qualifications you have in IT; what things interest you in the IT field?
- Describe a time when you have been proactive in developing your skills and how you shared this with your wider team or community. Please consider: What you did to develop and why? How did you share your learning? What were the benefits for you and others?
- Explain what attracted you to apply for the Cyber SecurityGraduate Programme. Please consider: What you did to develop and why? How did you share your learning? What were the benefits for you and others?
The sift is due to take place week commencing 11th March 2024.
Interviews will be held week commencing 25th March 2024.
This interview will be conducted via a video interview, details of which will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.
We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.
If invited to interview, this may consist of a range of question types. These could include questions around behaviours and how you would respond in any situation as well as specific examples of things you have done.
The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment will include:
- An interview
The Department for Transport alongside other Government Departments recruit using Success Profiles. This means for each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate in order to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.
For further information on Success Profiles visit our Careers website.
Please take note that DVLA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.
Additional Notes – If applying as an Internal DVLA Candidate.
Internal DVLA applicants are eligible to apply. Staff currently working in DVLA who are not able to secure a role following completion of the course of the programme would be redeployed back into the agency in line with the posts available at the time at their substantive grade. If there are no suitable posts available at that time then DVLA redeployment processes will apply. This would be underpinned by a loan agreement.
Additional Notes – Permanent Civil Servants applying for a fixed term appointment (FTA) in DVLA from another Government Department.
If your current department does not agree to a loan, you will still be offered an appointment on a fixed-term basis but please be aware that if you are not able to return to your previous post this could result in redundancy from the Civil Service on the conclusion of your appointment. Please contact us if you would like more information.
Candidates who do not secure a permanent role will exit at the end of their Fixed Term Appointment as planned. However, the programme will have provided you with the skills, experience and certifications that you would have developed throughout the two years coupled with experiences such as interview techniques to support your future employment.
Reasonable Adjustments
As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If you need a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
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Further Information
For more information about how we hire, and for useful tips on submitting your application for this role, visit the How We Hire page of our DfT Careers website. You can find detailed information about the recruitment process and what to expect when applying for a role.
Pre-employment Checking
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the following page https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting
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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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