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Cyber Graduate Scheme
NATS
Location not stated
Remote
Entry level
2 days ago
£31,000
- NATS
- Agile
- Threat Intelligence
- Pension
2 days ago
External Job Description
What is NATS?NATS is the UK’s leading Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP). Every year we handle around 2.5 million flights and over 300 million passengers travelling in UK airspace. We provide air traffic management (ATM) services to 15 airports in the UK as well as providing these services around the world spanning Europe, Middle East, Asia and North America.
We’re shaping the future of ATM through our focus on ‘advancing aviation and keeping the skies safe’ and believe that the size and diversity of our business make us an exciting choice for graduates considering their future careers.
What will the Cyber Graduate Scheme involve?
This two-year scheme will be based at our Head Office in Whiteley or our Air Traffic Control Centre in Swanwick, Hampshire. Our agile working arrangements provide flexibility to work from home where the role allows.
NATS is part of the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure, and cyber security is essential to protecting the systems that support safe air traffic operations. Our cyber teams work across policy, standards, architecture and design, threat intelligence, and security operations. They also help colleagues across NATS address security challenges and build a positive security culture.
During the scheme, you’ll rotate through at least two key areas of the business. Depending on your rotations, your work could include:
• supporting aviation technology programmes to embed security by design
• carrying out risk assessments on critical aviation systems
• reviewing threat intelligence
• reviewing security measures to assess whether they remain fit for purpose
• helping to build cyber security skills and awareness across NATS
• working with stakeholders to address security challenges
Why choose NATS?
You’ll work at the heart of our organisation alongside other graduates, placement students and experienced professionals. You’ll gain insight into our business while contributing to work that supports safe air traffic operations.
Your rotations will help you explore different areas of cyber security, apply what you’ve learned and develop practical skills with support from experienced colleagues. We’re committed to your personal and professional development throughout the scheme.What are we looking for?
We’re looking for driven, proactive and committed individuals who are ready to embrace the challenging targets we’ve set ourselves over the next few years. One thing is clear: we can only achieve these targets through our people. We’ll be leading the way technically, operationally, commercially and politically, and you can help us shape the future.
You’ll need to have achieved a minimum 2:2 in a relevant degree, or be on track to achieve one. We’re looking for an interest in cyber security and a willingness to learn across different areas of the field. You could show that interest through your studies, projects or other activities.
To be eligible to apply, you must have indefinite, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot consider candidates whose right to work is time-limited or dependent on visa sponsorship.
You must be able to obtain Security Clearance (SC Level). Additional SC guidance can be found here.
Additional vacancy information
If you apply and meet the minimum requirements for the scheme, you’ll be invited to complete online tests. Candidates who pass this stage may be invited to a virtual assessment centre.
Assessment centres will be held between 30 November and 11 December 2026.
The start date for the scheme is 6 September 2027.
NATS reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
What’s in it for you?
• Competitive salary – £31,000 per annum
• 28 days of holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays
• Market-leading defined contribution pension scheme
You may also have the opportunity to study towards a fully funded qualification, subject to the requirements of the scheme.
Towards the end of your scheme, you will complete an End of Scheme Board to assess your growth and development across the programme. Subject to successful completion of the scheme, individual performance and business requirements, there may be an opportunity for you to transition into a substantive role within your chosen area.
For more information on the benefits we offer, please visit: https://www.nats.aero/careers/early-careers/.
Diversity and Inclusion at NATS
We celebrate the diversity of our colleagues. We thrive because we are all brilliantly different yet united in our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe. For more information on our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.nats.aero/careers/why-nats/.
If you share our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe – we would like to hear from you whatever your age, sex, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, visible or invisible disability. Individuals that bring different perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds help us be at the forefront of our industry.
We want you to be able to perform at your best, so please email earlycareers@nats.co.uk if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments.
- Salary: £31,000
Cyber Graduate Scheme · NATS