Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer Graduate Development Programme (GDP)

Function: Digital Technology

Role Type: Permanent

Start Date: August/September 2023 (there may be an opportunity to start earlier depending on role requirements)

Salary: £29,500 + £3,000 joining bonus + twice yearly pay reviews in 1st 2 years while completing the Graduate Development Programme.

Location: Hybrid/Remote working with travel to sites Harlow or Glenrothes as per business requirements

Travel: Graduates will be invited to UK events for GDP and there may be travel for the role as required by the business

Security Clearance Required: Successful candidates will be required to complete an SC clearance application

Summary of Role:

Raytheon UKs Digital Technologies (DT) department are responsible for supporting and enabling the wider business in the delivery of its core services – supporting Raytheon UK to successfully enable collaboration, operational activities, and business delivery.

The Cyber Security team operate within the DT function - providing subject matter expertise support, governance, and assurance, as well as technical security services to the function, and wider UK business. Ultimately working to ensure the ongoing security of Raytheon UKs critical systems and services.

The Cyber Security Engineer supports the team, and DT through supporting the management and administration of cyber security solutions, toolsets, and development initiatives. In addition, the role will be involved in supporting the identification of security issues and risks, as well as supporting security investigations and management alongside the technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

Main Duties:

Across the Graduate placement, The Cyber Security Engineering Graduate will rotate through and work across the different functions, within the Cyber Security Team. This will include Information Assurance and Governance, Security Operations, as well as Security Services and Engineering.

This will be a varied role, exposing the applicant to a wide and diverse range of security activities.

These duties will include:

• Administering and supporting Cyber Security toolsets.
• Promoting Cyber Security Awareness, and best practise across the function and business.
• Providing Cyber Security support to departmental projects.
• Managing and responding to security tickets, and incidents.

What is the Graduate Development Programme (GDP)?

The Graduate Development Programme (GDP) is a structured training programme our class of graduates on the GDP complete over the course of 2 years in addition to their main role. We work in collaboration with an external supplier, HR and functional experts to deliver a range of training from improving business skills e.g. managing projects, business strategy, company presentation skills etc to team building activities, attending events and developing professional networking skills.

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

• Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree (in the Cyber Security, or Computer Sciences field)
• 120 UCAS points or equivalent (pre university qualifications)
• Self-starter with ability to prioritise own workload, and work to tight deadlines
• Ability to obtain and maintain UK SC Security clearance
• Strong communication and networking skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Accuracy and a high level of attention to detail.
• A full CV submitted on-line on our careers website with degree grade predicted or achieved listed.  Include degree studied, modules studied, work placements and work experience on the CV including dates and locations.  Please ensure your application includes full name, address, email address and telephone number as successful candidates will be contacted to discuss their application and next steps.  Candidates will also receive updates on their application by email.
• A cover letter which explains why you have applied specifically for this role and why you would like to join our Graduate Development Programme.  Please highlight any relevant skills, experience, work experience, work placements and extra-curricular activities that are relevant to your application.
• Attach a scanned copy of most recent university transcript or degree certificate as applicable under “Attachments” on your on-line application.

About Raytheon UK

With facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester and a presence across customer sites together with remote working practices. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs over 2,000 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances across its core mission areas Weapons & Sensors, and Cyber, Space & Training.

Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the Raytheon Technologies organisation and sits within the Raytheon Intelligence & Space business.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defence company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defence. It’s 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cyber security. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Raytheon Career Development:

Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join.  Activities range from on-line learning modules, to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role.

Standard Benefits:

• 25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’.
• Flexible Benefits scheme.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• 37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays whilst operating a ‘Hybrid Working Model’*
• Canteen facilities are available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites. Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).