Full job description
Overview
Are you a recent Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security graduate who’s eager to put your skills into practice? Do you enjoy breaking things to understand how they work, analysing systems for weaknesses, and helping organisations strengthen their defences? If so, this opportunity could be the ideal first step in your cyber security career.
As a Junior Cyber Security Analyst within our Technical Services team, you’ll apply the practical knowledge gained from your degree to real-world scenarios—supporting vulnerability analysis, secure development, and incident response across applications and networks. More specifically, you will:
- Monitor systems for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and suspicious activity
- Assist with network security audits, penetration testing activities, and risk assessments
- Apply your ethical hacking mindset to identify weaknesses and support remediation
- Use your coding and scripting experience to review, adapt, or develop secure code with colleagues
- Contribute to incident response investigations and threat analysis
- Support the development of internal security policies and training
- Stay up to date with emerging threats, tools, and industry best practice
- Help build in-house tooling and automation to improve security processes
Experience / Requirements
You will hold a degree in Ethical Hacking & Cyber Security, Cyber Security (BSc Hons) or a similar discipline such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, or IT with strong cyber security components. We welcome applications from graduates and those with experience gained through education, labs, personal projects, CTFs, home labs, work experience, or training.
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
- A strong understanding of hardware, operating systems, secure network architecture, and common attack paths
- Familiarity with penetration testing methodologies, vulnerability management, and secure system design
- Exposure to programming or scripting languages such as Python, Java, or C
- Awareness of common vulnerabilities, exploits, threat actors, and defensive controls
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to manage your time effectively and work both independently and as part of a team
Package
- 22-25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (and your birthday as an extra holiday too!)
- Health cash plan (includes wellbeing, lifestyle, and insurance services/discounts)
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Two paid days a year volunteering allowance
- Ongoing training and support, regular reviews and mentoring opportunities
About Datagraphic
Datagraphic is a leading UK supplier to public sector organisations and private enterprises, helping teams automate and digitally transform their document processes with flexible and secure online and print and post solutions.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and advance your career.
As a certified B Corp, participant in the UN Global Compact and signatory of the Climate Pledge, we care about people, the planet, our communities and our partners and invite you to join us to be part of a team that balances profit with purpose to use business as a force for good and drive positive change.
Please note: You must have the Right to Work in the UK, and if we extend an offer to you, a DBS check will be required due to the nature of our work.
We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this role.
Job Ref: JCSA0926
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rugby CV21 3RQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person