NESO
Cyber Security Analyst Industrial Placement
27 Jan 2026
Cybersecurity
Overview
The Cyber Security Analyst Industrial Placement at NESO offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a critical national infrastructure organisation. This role is designed for students seeking a year-long placement in the field of cyber security, contributing to the protection of national energy systems.
NESO is a UK-based, publicly owned energy system operator formed in October 2024, succeeding the Electricity System Operator (ESO) through a £630 million government acquisition.
Opens: 08 Sep 2025; Closes: 27 Jan 2026
This is an industrial placement, typically lasting one year. The specific format (e.g., in-person, hybrid) or weekly hours are not detailed, but it is implied to be an in-person role somewhere within the UK given NESO's operations.
The salary for this industrial placement is not specified in the provided text.
The program targets students looking for an 'Industrial Placement' or 'Placement Year', which typically means university students between their second and final years. Specific degree, grades, or work rights are not mentioned.
The job closed for applications on 01 December 2025. No specific application steps (CV, cover letter, tests, interviews) are detailed in the provided text.
This placement offers invaluable experience in cyber security within a pivotal national organisation, providing a strong foundation for a career in the energy sector's technology domain and enhancing a student's CV with practical, real-world skills.
Heads up
Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.