Cyber Security Graduate Programme

The Graduate Programme Cyber Security Analyst role is part of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's (DVLA's) Centre of Digital Excellence, looking to build skills across digital roles. You will undertake formal learning alongside building skills and experience in one of DVLA's Digital Teams.

Our department within the 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 2 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, have 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.

Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to:

• 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.

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Are you seeking a two-year fixed term appointment to start in September 2026?

Do you want your placement to be with an award-winning leader in digital transformation?

If so, this Cyber Security Graduate Programme would be an excellent opportunity for you.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about what it's like working at DVLA here Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency - Department for Transport Careers