Cybersecurity Graduate


Company:	National Highways
Salary:	£30,000 to £30,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bedford, MK41 7LW
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Oct 2026

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Summary

Connect the country. Shape your future. Start your career journey with us.

Ready to build your career in cybersecurity and help protect the digital landscape that keeps our roads moving? On National Highways’ three-year Cybersecurity Graduate Programme, you’ll develop as part of our specialist team, helping to safeguard the digital and operational technology that supports our roads and keeps our organisation running securely.

From business systems and office technology to control room architecture and roadside equipment, you’ll gain hands-on experience of managing cyber risks across a large and complex organisation. You’ll also contribute to projects that help our people understand cybersecurity risks and strengthen our security across systems, information and services.

Working alongside experienced cybersecurity professionals, you’ll develop your technical knowledge, explore different areas of the profession and learn how to respond to new and evolving threats.

By the end of the programme, you’ll have built the knowledge, skills and experience to continue your career with us as a cybersecurity professional, helping keep the systems and services that millions of people rely on every day secure.

What You’ll Get in Return

If you're ready to invest in your development and excited to help shape the future of transport, we’ve got your back.

Our graduate programme offers a mix of hands-on experience, workshops, and real-world learning. You’ll have a dedicated manager, support from experienced mentors, and flexible work arrangements to help you thrive. You’ll also be part of our Early Careers community, connecting with peers, sharing ideas, and building your network. And when the programme wraps up, we’ll help you land a permanent role in the business.

As well as a competitive salary and plenty of career development support, you’ll also enjoy a fantastic employee benefits package which includes a generous pension scheme, annual leave starting at 26 days (rising to 31 days with service), access to health and wellbeing schemes, discounts and cashback on shopping, going out and more!

About Us

Our strategic road network is vital to connecting the country, carrying a third of all traffic and two-thirds of freight. Every single day, National Highways get millions of people to where they need to be as efficiently and safely as possible along more than 4,500 miles of motorways and major A roads. We bring people together, keep businesses moving and help communities to stay connected.

We’re constantly innovating to stay ahead of the curve in building and operating our roads, investing in both the right projects and the brightest talent to help shape our future. And that's where you come in!

Why You Should Join Us

At National Highways, we believe in building a connected country. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive, collaborative culture where all our people feel empowered, valued and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this.

If you share our values of safety, passion, teamwork, ownership, and integrity, you’ll thrive as part of our team.

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