BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.
Security Consultant : Summer Internship
Start Date: June 2025
Base location: London
Role Profile
The role of a Security Consultant is to deliver a mixture of business and technical:related activities resulting in tangible outputs for our clients. Our Security Consultants help our customers understand their cyber risk, secure their business and improve their security operations. We are the people they trust to defend, or recover, from cyberattack through provision of technical services, assurance and support combined with expert analysis.
Typical responsibilities might include:
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Assistance in the investigation of security breaches and incidents
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Delivery of information security education and awareness
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Support of information security governance and management
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Support of application and system:level risk assessments
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Development and review of information security policies and procedures
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Preparation of information security audit and compliance activities
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Analysis and research of security technologies to support the development of innovative solutions
Please note, you may be required to work on client sites, which are away from your base location : this can be for an extended period of time.
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have a passion for cyber security and have a business mind. You will be able to demonstrate objective and logical thinking. You will have a desire to learn along with having a creative mind. In the role you will be expected to work well as part of a team as well as within the wider business, so interpersonal skills are key. Being competent in Microsoft Office packages is essential along with being IT literate.
Entry Requirements
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You will need to be studying towards a 2:2 or above, preferably in a Software or Cyber related subject
What's in it for you?
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Work:life balance is important; you'll get 5.5 days holiday throughout your placement.
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You'll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE
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You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing.
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You can expect a GBP 25,000 annual salary (pro rata).
Security Clearance
Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Due to the nature of our, work successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us.
gov.uk/guidance/security:vetting:and:clearance
What are the next steps?
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CV Submission and Review
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Digital Assessment
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Live Interview
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and
merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of
the community who are currently under represented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+
individuals.
We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example
dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about
potential reasonable adjustments.
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