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Do you have a passion for cyber security? Are you motivated to solve problems and work with others to find solutions? Have you got a growth mindset and a hunger to learn? Are you fascinated by cybersecurity and technology?

We are looking for a proactive self-starter and positive team player to join our growing Global Security Function as a Cyber Security Graduate. This is a unique opportunity to join a vibrant and exciting security function in the heart of a FTSE100 software business. If you love technology, new ideas, people and thrive as part of a team then this is the role for you. We want to hear from individuals with interests in cyber security, technology, organisational behaviour, culture, human risk, communications and data. You will be contributing to the security of Sage’s products, systems and colleague population and you thrive on exploring new ideas and resolving challenges.

You will work in a minimum of 2 rotations across the Global Security team, which is made up of the Application Security, Offensive Security, Cyber Defence Operations, Security Engineering, Governance, Risk and Compliance and Awareness and Engagement teams. You will be responsible for your own work and will be working across the team and within the wider Office of the General Counsel Function, which includes the Legal, Procurement and Risk and Controls teams. You will communicate with various stakeholders, including Sage’s network of Security Champions who sit in our development teams and can be involved in corporate initiatives and activities. As a Security Graduate at Sage, you will have the opportunity to specialise in your chosen area of security as part of the graduate programme whilst building a broad foundation in generic security skills across the teams.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

Completing mandatory IGNITE program training/development activities

Taking responsibility for own development in chosen security speciality

Ability to complete tasks and assignments to expected timescales and to high quality

Responsible for assigned products, systems or assessments under supervision

Develop understanding of own role, role of the team and security function as a whole

Maintaining awareness of and adhering to Sage policies, standards and processes

Maintaining awareness of the changing threat landscape by participating in relevant security groups, forums, or conferences

Contribute to blogs / articles / presentations for internal or external use to establish Sage as a recognised centre of excellence for security

Key performance indicators:

Successful completion of the Sage Ignite Graduate Program modules and work streams

Demonstrable improvements in knowledge and skills in chosen security, communications and co-ordination across the Global Security Function

Measurable improvements in administration, communications and co-ordination across the Global Security Function

Measurable progress towards completion of the graduate programme

Skills, know-how and experience:
Must have:

Knowledge of Cyber Security practices and context

Proficiency in English – written and verbal

Strong communicator

Proactive and enthusiastic team player

Preferred:

Knowledge of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) (for technical roles only)

Knowledge of Agile/DevSecOps practises (for technical roles only)

Knowledge of scripting and / or programming languages (for technical roles only)

Technical / professional qualifications:

GCSEs

A-Level

Degree

Direct reports:

None

Budget owned:

None

Key stakeholders:
Live Service Management teams, IT Operations Teams, Product Engineering Teams, Enterprise Application Development teams, Global Information Security Teams
Matrix Reports: None