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Year in Industry - Cyber Security Analyst

Closed (24 Oct 2025)
Industrial Placement / Placement Year
Cybersecurity
Paid
Year groups

2nd Year

Deadline

24 Oct 2025

Field

Cybersecurity

Overview

The AWE Year in Industry programme provides a structured placement for students to develop professional skills within a real-world working environment. Participants contribute to live projects, learning from experienced professionals and gaining insights into the cyber security challenges faced by an organisation like AWE. This programme is designed to offer a significant learning experience that complements academic studies.

Application timeline

Opens: 21 Oct 2025; Closes: 24 Oct 2025

Structure & format

This is a full-time, year-long industrial placement, typically running for 11-12 months. The work is in person at an AWE site, likely Aldermaston or Burghfield. Weekly hours would be standard full-time, Monday to Friday.

Pay & benefits

AWE's industrial placements are generally paid positions, offering a competitive salary for the duration of the year.

Eligibility

Typically, applicants must be enrolled in a relevant STEM degree, usually in their second year of a four-year course, and be eligible to work in the UK. They would also need to meet security clearance requirements.

Application process

The application process usually involves an online application form, psychometric tests, a video or telephone interview, and potentially an assessment centre. Strong academic performance and an interest in cyber security are required. Applicants are advised to submit their applications well before the deadline due to potential early closure.

Competitiveness & scale

AWE industrial placements are highly sought after due to the nature of their work and the experience offered. The programmes are competitive, with a limited number of positions available each year across various disciplines, including cyber security.

Why this matters

This placement offers invaluable hands-on experience in a critical and complex field, enhancing a student's CV with a year of professional work at a high-profile national security organisation. It provides a strong foundation for a future career in cyber security and potential opportunities for graduate roles at AWE.

Heads up

Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.