Security Operations Placement Year
G-Research · London
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- Security Operations Placement Year
- Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
- Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar
- 35 days’ annual leave
- 9% company pension contributions
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- Role overview
- Who are we looking for
- Why apply
- Meet our people
- Cyber Security
- London
We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance, by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity.
From our London HQ, we unite world-class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution - because the best ideas take time to evolve. Together we’re building a world-class platform to amplify our teams’ most powerful ideas.
Security is foundational to this mission and must be delivered in a way that supports how our engineering teams build and operate complex systems at scale.
Take the next step in your career.
- The Role
- 12th July 2027 – 14th July 2028
- 09:00 – 17:30 working hours
- Based in Central London
As a Security Operations intern, you’ll gain first-hand experience investigating security alerts and incidents. You’ll support senior team members across threat intelligence, detection engineering, forensics and malware analysis.
Working alongside experienced security engineers, you’ll also be paired with a mentor to support your learning and development throughout the internship.
- Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Acting as the first point of contact for cyber security matters within the business
- Investigating security alerts across a range of systems and platforms, including Windows, Linux, Kubernetes and cloud environments
- Leading the triage and coordination of security incidents raised across the organisation
- Conducting threat hunting across a large, centralised data lake
- Using threat intelligence sources to enhance and tune existing detection capabilities
- Working with our internally developed interface backed by SIEM tools from Azure, Elastic and AWS
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a motivated and capable student currently enrolled in a Cyber Security degree programme with a placement year, graduating in 2029.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- A strong interest in cyber security and a solid technical foundation
- A proactive, methodical approach to problem solving
- Good communication skills and the ability to support internal users with professionalism and clarity
- Strong organisational skills and a desire to learn quickly in a fast-moving environment
- A predicted grade of 2:1 or above
This role is ideally suited to individuals who want hands-on exposure to enterprise cyber security operations and the chance to work closely with experienced professionals on real-world issues.
Interview process:
- Candidates selected after CV review will be invited to complete a technical assessment
- If you pass, you'll be invited to interview at our Central London office
- Please note: we can only consider applicants enrolled on a sandwich degree programme with an expected graduation in 2029
- Why join us?
- Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
- Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar
- 30 days’ annual leave
- 9% company pension contributions
- Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
- Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Monthly company events
- Location: London
- Simon
- Cyber Security Manager
"There are lots of people within the business that have started as a junior and progressed – which I think is testament to G-Research's belief in fostering growth and recognising potential."
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- We are G-Research, a leading quantitative research and technology firm. From our offices in London and Dallas, we bring together world class researchers and engineers in a collaborative culture that values deep exploration, methodical execution, and long-term thinking. We apply scientific rigour, advanced machine learning, and cutting edge technology to tackle the hardest problems in finance, to predict movements in global markets. We are hiring. Build your career and bring your ideas to life in a culture that amplifies your impact and supports your growth. Discover where your curiosity could take you.
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