Summer Intern Security Consultant in London

hackajob is partnering directly with BAE Systems Digital Intelligence to hire for this role.

Location: London

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3-5 days per week.

Salary: £28,500 (pro-rata)

End Date: 10th September 2027

Who we are

Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

Role description

Security Consultants help our customers understand & manage their cyber risk, secure their business and improve their security operations. We are the people they trust to defend, or recover, from cyber-attack through technical services, assurance and support.

Core duties:

• Research into cyber threats and strategies to defend from them, including investigation of security breaches and incidents.
• Information security governance and management whilst assisting in the delivery of security improvement, remediation and hardening programmes.
• Development & review of security policies and processes.
• Application and system-level risk assessments.
• Analysis of security technologies and development of innovative solutions.

The Digital Intelligence Team

Drive success and innovation at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, where you will develop skills to be an integral part in delivering cutting-edge solutions that protect and empower global security.

Why BAE Systems

Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle.

A place where everyone can thrive

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Qualification requirements

As a minimum requirement you'll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 in your Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM subject.

Start date: 21st June 2027

Length of contract: 12 weeks