Graduate Cyber Security Consultant

Are you a recent graduate interested in building a career in cyber security consulting? Join us as a Graduate Cyber Security Consultant and take on meaningful project work from an early stage, helping you develop both your cyber security expertise and consulting skills.

Actica delivers complex, technology-driven projects primarily within the UK public sector. Our clients include organisations such as the Home Office, Ministry of Defence, Department for Transport, Ministry of Justice, police forces, and the Department for Education.

Our work spans a range of areas including cyber security, technical architecture, programme delivery, digital transformation, and data and AI. As part of our cyber security teams, you will help clients understand and manage cyber risks while supporting the delivery of secure technology-enabled change.

Working alongside experienced consultants, you will receive structured support and mentoring as you develop your skills and build your career.

As part of a collaborative team, you will contribute to cyber security consultancy projects that combine technical analysis with business engagement. You will work with stakeholders to help deliver solutions that are effective, secure, and aligned to client requirements.

Typical activities may include:

As your career develops, you will have opportunities to build expertise in areas such as:

We welcome applicants with strong analytical and critical thinking skills, an interest in cyber security and technology, and a desire to solve complex problems.

We value curiosity, a willingness to learn, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients. Our work can be varied and fast-paced, so we look for people who are adaptable, proactive, and comfortable approaching unfamiliar challenges.

You are likely to have:

The following would be beneficial, but are not essential:

We offer a hybrid working model, with an office base in Guildford and access to our other locations in London, Swindon, and Cheltenham.

Project needs may involve a mix of:

Some roles may involve occasional travel or short stays away from home during the working week.

You will work within a team-based environment, with opportunities to contribute to internal initiatives.

Career Development

We are committed to investing in our people from the start of their careers. You will be supported through a structured development programme that combines practical project experience, mentoring, formal training and professional development opportunities.

As your experience grows, you will have opportunities to specialise in areas of cyber security that align with your strengths and interests, while developing the broader consulting skills needed to build a successful career.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are pledged to building an inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We aim to ensure fair and equitable recruitment processes and make informed choices based on skills, potential, and experience. We actively promote a respectful working environment and uphold our responsibilities to ensure equal opportunities for all.