A demanding start to a specialist career.
Learn to scope, gather evidence, test and write conclusions that stand up to scrutiny, alongside practitioners who sign real assessments.
Curious, careful, ready to learn.
You do not need to arrive as a security expert. You need to be precise, technical and comfortable with close review.
- Recent graduates in computer science, engineering, mathematics, information systems or a related field, or in another subject with clear technical interest
- Early-career professionals with up to around two years’ experience
- The right to work in the location of the role
Full criteria are published with each intake.
Your first two years.
Five stages take you from learning the method to running your own workstreams.
- 01
Learn the method
Frameworks, evidence standards, sampling, report writing and testing ethics.
- 02
See all three practices
Supervised rotations, so you choose a specialism from experience.
- 03
Own a workstream
A defined part of a client engagement, with a senior reviewer alongside.
- 04
Choose a domain
A development plan built around a recognized qualification.
- 05
Progress to Consultant
Based on demonstrated capability against published criteria.
Two people in your corner from day one.
A practice mentor for your technical growth, a career coach for everything else, and a cohort learning alongside you.
- Level 01
Analyst
Learns the method alongside a senior practitioner.
- Level 02
Consultant
Runs workstreams and owns findings end to end.
- Level 03
Senior Consultant
Leads engagements day to day and mentors others.
- Level 04
Principal
Owns client relationships and technical quality.
- Level 05
Director / Practice Lead
Sets a practice’s direction, standards and hiring.
A fair, transparent process.
Every candidate receives the same practical exercise and clear feedback.
- 01
Apply
Your CV and a short note.
- 02
Conversation
An informal call about your interests.
- 03
Exercise
Review a small evidence set and explain your view.
- 04
Discussion
Talk it through with two practitioners.
- 05
Decision
A clear answer and specific feedback.
Graduate questions.
When does the next intake start?
Register your interest and we will contact you as soon as the next intake opens.
Do I need a security qualification to apply?
No. We look for technical aptitude, careful thinking and clear communication.
Does the program lead to a permanent role?
The program is designed as the start of a long-term career with the firm. Contract type, salary and benefits are set out in writing in your offer.
Is this an academic degree?
No. It is a professional development program inside the firm and does not award an academic degree.
Where will I be based?
Locations are confirmed with each intake and stated in every offer.
