> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3117096-cyber-security-research-placement-12-5-months](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3117096-cyber-security-research-placement-12-5-months). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Security Research Placement (12.5 months) - **Company:** Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG - **Location:** Bristol, UK - **Salary:** £24,246.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Android Software Development, Bluetooth, Burp Suite, C++ (Programming Language), CAN Bus, Ubuntu (Operating System), Cloud Computing Security, Cognitive Science, Cyber Security, R (Programming Language), Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Kali Linux, Network Security, Machine Learning, Modbus, Nmap, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Wireshark, Virtual Local Area Networks, Web Applications, Rust (Programming Language), Qualtrics, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Metasploit, Zigbee, Nessus, Operational Systems, Gsuite, Splunk, Cisco, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://ag.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/wday/cxs/ag/global/job/Bristol-Area/Cyber-Security-Research-Placement--125-months-_JR10431703 ## About the Role Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate some of the following: * Studying towards a degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Psychology, Human Factors, Computing, or equivalent; * For Computer Science related degrees, passed modules in any of the following or similar: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cryptography, Data Science, Secure Software Development, Risk Management, Cybersecurity Law, Security Architecture, Cybersecurity of Operational Technology (OT) / SCADA, Cloud Security, Network Security, Offensive & Defensive Security, and/or Security Monitoring. * For Psychology related degrees, passed modules in any of the following or similar: Cyber Psychology/Human Factors, Decision-Making, Cognitive Science, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Human-Machine interface (HMI) design, Human-robot Interaction (HRI), Research Methods / Design, UI/UX. Technical Any practical skills and experience with the following will be helpful although not mandatory: * Research Design; * Technical report writing; * Experience with Google Workspace; * Qualtrics / Psychopy / Google Forms / Survey Monkey; * Operating Systems such as Redhat, Ubuntu, Kali Linux, Android; * Cisco R&S, VLANs, firewalls, Wireshark, Nmap; * Protocols e.g., TCP/IP, MODBUS, Profinet, CIP, S7, Zigbee, CANBUS, Bluetooth; * Vulnerability scanning applications such as Nessus, Splunk; * Metasploit, IDS signatures, Intrusion Detection Systems; * Web application pentest tools such as Burp Suite; * Knowledge of AI/ML models; * Python, C++, Java, R, Rust; * Statistics. Behavioural * The ability to listen, understand and communicate information verbally, textually and diagrammatically; * The desire to work in a technical team environment; * A strong interest in developing yourself both technically and personally; * An interest in finding and developing creative solutions to complex problems; * Ability to work relatively autonomously with minimal supervision; * Natural curiosity to discover new things and explore new avenues; * Willingness to travel and engage with people; * Professional level of written and speaking English skills, and other languages are a bonus. SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. 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