Job Description

JOB SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE: Cyber Security - Undergrad Placement

JOB LOCATION: Cumbria

TERMS: up to 1 years Placement

THE JOB

Are you an undergraduate ready to join an innovative company, that puts their people first! Join our 1 year Placement Programme to kickstart your career in the Telecoms industry. You would be joining a team of dedicated and passionate people who work hard every day to improve the lives of those in our own communities by transforming the digital infrastructure of Cumbria.

WHY CHOOSE US?

Enhanced Training:

We want to make sure you're given every opportunity to succeed in your new role. Alongside job specific training you will be supported through a 3-month, Fibrus own, "Business Essentials" course.

Mentorship:

Every Placement Student that joins Fibrus will have the support of their new manager, and you will also have a mentor to guide you through your year with us. Both your manager and your mentor will be committed to guiding you towards success.

Hands-on Experience:

You will gain invaluable experience through owning your own projects and pieces of work with the support of experts in your chosen field.

A positive, inclusive culture:

We like to do things "the Fibrus way". As award winners in Advancing Diversity in the Workplace at the 2023 Women in Business awards and having recently been awarded the Investors in People 'We invest in People' standard accreditation, we are proud to be a company who encourage colleagues to do and be their very best. Our culture is focused on trust, collaboration, growth, and flexibility.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

Deploy updates and fixes for a range of systems in Fibrus

Conducting vulnerability assessments on servers and end point devices

Configuring security tools including SIEM, anti-virus, firewalls and other security solutions

Identifying technical problems and developing software updates and fixes

You will be assisting with implementing, assessing and reviewing IT security controls across systems

Monitoring logs and security systems to detect any potential security issues

Analysing alerts to determine any impact

Working with third party suppliers to reach support resolutions.

Resolve technical problems and escalate where appropriate.

WHAT WILL YOU BRING?

You will be studying a degree in a Computer Science, IT, Cyber Security or other relevant discipline.

A solid understanding of IT (hardware and software)

A solid understanding of IT security principles and approaches - knowledge of the Telecommunications Security Act is ideal however not essential

A problem solving approach, taking pride in achieving the best mutual outcome for the end user and Fibrus

Familiarity with a security standard such as ISO27001 would be beneficial

IS FIBRUS FOR ME?

At Fibrus Limited, we put our people first! Having been awarded the Investors in People 'We invest in People' standard accreditation, we are proud to be a company who encourage colleagues to do and be their very best. Our culture is focused on trust, collaboration, growth, and flexibility.

We invest in our people, offering colleagues benefits that improve their personal lives as well as their careers! So along with competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package, we also offer our colleagues benefits including mental health workshops, professional development support and private healthcare. We also recognise the importance of supporting our colleagues with life changes and have comprehensive policies around menopause, mental health, pregnancy loss and leave for maternity, parental and adoption.

As we continue to grow, you would be joining a team of dedicated and passionate people who work super hard every day to improve the lives of those in our own communities by transforming the digital infrastructure of Northern Ireland and Great Britain!

We're building something special at Fibrus, with our team at the very heart of it and we are excited to speak to potential colleagues who share our purpose!

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

To apply to join the Fibrus family, please do so online via our Careers Site. What happens next? Our Talent & Development team will support you through our Recruitment Process which will look like this:

Stage 1: A 15 minute screening call with a Recruiter, to learn more about you and your future career goals.

Stage 2: A brief, online assessment.

Stage 3: An interview with a Recruiter and the Hiring Manager for your chosen department. Your Recruiter will brief you on anything you need to prepare for this in advance.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, that is not a problem. Please make your Recruiter aware on the initial screening call. We wish you the best of luck and thank you for your interest in Fibrus!

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Penrith CA11 9ED