Graduate - Cyber Security Support Analyst in Leeds

Mastek is global IT technology company specializing in digital and cloud transformation solutions. Established in 1982, it operates in over 40 countries and has a workforce of more than 5,000 employees. Mastek partners with industry leaders like Oracle, Salesforce, and Microsoft to help clients achieve sustainable returns on technology investments. The company is recognized for its innovative approach, having been awarded the ‘Voice of the Customer Honor-Value Excellence’ Award at Everest Group Elevate Honors 2025. Additionally, Mastek is committed to fostering a culture of trust, value, and velocity, making it a great place to work for many employees.

We are looking to recruit two Master's graduates in Cyber Security to join our public sector project team. This structured development programme is designed to provide graduates with valuable hands‑on experience, alongside ongoing learning and professional development opportunities to help them build their skills and expertise.

The successful candidates will be expected to travel to our offices in Reading or Leeds as required. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss this role and programme in more detail with a representative from the University.

Detailed Job Description

Mastek International Cyber Security Support / Graduate International Cyber Security Support Analyst.

Key Responsibilities

• Support cyber assessments, assurance reviews and compliance activities across frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, Cyber Essentials, NIS/NIS2 and related standards.
• Assist in gathering, organising and quality‑checking evidence for assessments, audits, reporting packs and client delivery.
• Maintain assessment trackers, risk and issue logs, action registers, document repositories and status reports to support service delivery and governance.
• Support the preparation of client presentations, meeting packs, minutes, dashboards and follow‑up actions.
• Work with senior colleagues to track remediation actions, control gaps, non‑conformities and delivery milestones across multiple service orders.
• Use cyber resilience platforms, workflow tools and reporting dashboards to maintain accurate records and audit trails.
• Contribute to research, data analysis and basic control reviews under supervision from advisors and SMEs.
• Ensure all work is handled in line with confidentiality, data protection and information‑security requirements.

Candidate Profile

• A Master’s degree in Cyber Security is essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Security, Digital Forensics, Network Security or a related discipline is desirable.
• Strong academic understanding of cyber security principles, governance, risk, compliance and security operations.
• Understanding of common frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, Cyber Essentials and NCSC CAF is desirable.
• Strong written communication, document management and reporting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately in structured, process‑driven environments.
• Confident using Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Willingness to learn new frameworks, delivery methods and client environments.

Security and Clearance Requirements

• Must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum, with willingness and suitability to undergo higher levels of vetting such as required for client assignments.
• Must be able to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Professionalism and Development

• Complete mandated security, data protection and confidentiality training on joining.
• Participate in structured mentoring, aftercare and on‑the‑job development.
• Work towards relevant entry‑level certifications such as Security+ or equivalent.

Why Join Mastek?

• All relevant training and certification costs will be covered by Mastek, subject to performance and role alignment, helping you build recognised credentials in cyber security and resilience.
• The role offers multiple future career pathways across cyber advisory, cyber architecture, governance, risk and compliance, incident management, and specialist tool‑based capabilities.
• You will have opportunities to build experience across frameworks, technologies and international client environments, creating a strong platform for long‑term growth.