Cybersecurity Graduate - 2025 Graduate Programme

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Dublin. 

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. 

We are currently seeking applications from interested graduates to join our Cybersecurity Graduate Development Programme, commencing September 2025. 

The Opportunity

The Cybersecurity team is part of Advisory and Digital Services and helps to improve the resilience of a client's digital assets including systems, networks, and data to manage evolving threats and risks while using the latest risk management, compliance and consulting skills and tools to advise our clients to ensure their assets are always at their most effective and efficient for their customers​. 

As a Graduate in our Cybersecurity team at Arup, you will:

• Be supporting the delivery of effective oversight and assurance programmes to identify, manage and mitigate cyber risk
• Working on projects to identify and understand their cyber security risk
• Carry out research and investigation for internal and external clients in areas such as information security, data protection, Governance, Risk and Compliance.
• Provide assistance to senior team members in conducting cyber security risk assessments.

Does this role inspire you?

We're looking for graduates who are currently pursuing a Level 8 or above qualification in a relevant discipline, including but not limited to: 

• Electronic and Computer Engineering, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Data Science and Machine Learning, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Management and Analytics, Cyber Security.

 We also value: 

• A demonstrated interest in one of the disciplines described above.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines as projects will be time bound.
• Preferable to have a security related certification from any of the following organizations: GIAC, ISC(2), ISACA, ISA, CompTIA, EC-Council, Offensive Security, PMI, Cisco, Microsoft, Amazon.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to apply learning and skills to a wide variety of projects.
• Strong report-writing and general communication skills.
• Solid planning, analytical and organisation skills.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges.
• Ability to engage with clients and partners in the development of project requirements.

 Projects

As a part of the Cyber Security team in Arup you would be given the opportunity to work on a wide scope of projects. Below are examples of clients we work with:

• Transport Infrastructure Ireland,
• Canadian Rail Co-operations
• Various Local Authorities in Ireland

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in investing in our people and supporting their growth from day one. As a trust-owned company, we're driven by our purpose and values, creating a collaborative and rewarding environment for our employees.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Kickstart your career with our structured graduate development program, benefit from continuous learning opportunities, and receive guidance from experienced mentors.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive graduate salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing program.
• Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness and respect. 

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible.

#IREGrad

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?