Cybersecurity Undergraduate

 Uniper UK is looking for an undergraduate to join us in September 2026 for 12 months. You will work with our site Information Security Representatives (ISR) and UK Information Security Managers (ISM) to support our journey to continuously improve the security of our UK assets. We are looking for an undergraduate with a range of interpersonal and cybersecurity skills to work directly with our UK Information Security managers.   

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• Assist and support the site ISR and ISM’s in implementing cyber security improvements and initiatives.
• Work closely and maintain communication with all our UK sites and information security personnel working on site.
• Maintain communication with our cybersecurity departments and technical departments.  Take ownership of specific security implementation reviews and documentation e.g. Asset reviews, technical drawings, security manuals.
• Manage the lower risk cybersecurity maintenance activities and projects for the sites.

Your profile

Essential

• Demonstratable knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity principles.
• Must understand information security standards assessment frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, CAF)  Ability to communicate at all levels of the business including senior stakeholders with confidence.
• Passionate about security and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work under pressure and independently with little or no supervision.  
• Hybrid working including domestic travel will be required as part of this role with occasional international travel.
• Currently studying a degree in a field like information security, industrial automation or computer science.  

Desirable

• Interest within the energy sector.
• Understanding of Operational Technology (OT).  
• UK Driving license.

Your qualities

• Competitive salary
• Personal development and Learning opportunities
• Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Electric vehicle charging at our sites
• In house Occupational Health Services
• Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
• Performance related benefits
• Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work or buy and sell extra holiday
• Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

 Your contact

Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact ResourcingUK@Uniper.Energy

Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.

Further Information

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.