Placement Student - Information Security (GRC) Analyst

Matillion is a Unicorn Class Tech Company with a passion for making a dent in the Universe bigger than us by making the world's data useful, for everyone.
How do we do this? By creating a low code/no code platform in the cloud to transform data into useful insights that have seen our customers transform their businesses across the globe. We partner with key players such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Snowflake and Databricks, and continue to innovate within the cloud and data space at pace.
Early Careers at Matillion are the most important aspect to us being able to keep thriving globally in our space, where you will get the opportunity to work on real-world products and initiatives, to keep our Matillionised boat going faster as part of #TeamGreen!

We not only offer a fully immersive role, but you'll have full spectrum support from Day 1, going through a week-long Onboarding academy, into a 90-day ramping period, and a flexible development programme created with you to take you through your time with us based on what interests YOU, not us.

We fully immerse ourselves in your career, in the hope that you will want to stay with us on our inspiring journey beyond your degree.
We were also born out of Manchesters' thriving tech scene and are leading the pack in creating an innovative and caring workplace for all our employees as we are working within our values and LIVE them. Find out more about the values and our journey to where we are today here.
We are now looking for a Placement Student - Information Security (GRC) Analyst to join #TeamGreen in the UK. The role can be based from our Manchester-HQ, or remotely across the UK.

The Student Security Analyst works as part of the IT and Security team, running and managing technical and non-technical projects. They will assist across Security Strategy, Governance, Risk, Compliance and IT security to help mature IT security across the organisation.

What you will be doing

• Learn about Security and privacy within the content of a cloud native organisation.
• Understand the requirements placed upon us by customers or legislation.
• With input from the CISO and wider Security team, determine process and project improvements that could increase security maturity.
• Assist with IT issues and projects across a cloud native organisation
• Prepare presentations for each project detailing outcomes, lessons learned and recommendations.
• Understand how Risk and Compliance drive security programmes

Support you will get from Matillion

• 1-2-1 meetings with your mentor to actively manage your journey within Matillion.
• Work closely and learn from more experienced engineers.
• Take advantage of learning aids offered by Matillion, such as Hackday, Udemy and the Matillion Academy

What we are looking for - Technical / Role Specific

• Ability to understand and learn about concepts related to Governance, Risk and Compliance
• Willing to learn about Security concepts such as NIST/CIS20/NCSC10/MITRE
• Basic understanding of privacy regulation; CCPA/GDPR
• Basic understanding of Security technologiesBasic understanding of Risk
• Basic understanding of modern Cloud offerings and the advantages of the Cloud
• Willing to take initiative and be hands-on
• Passion for learning

What we are looking for - Personal Capabilities Required

• Diligent - Giving constant attention to all projects without losing track.
• Time Management - You will often be running multiple projects in parallel with different teams across the business
• Self-motivated - Faced with competing priorities and a backlog of work created by others you’ll be motivated to keep on top of it all

To apply, make sure you answer all the essential questions, and we want to hear from you why this role, and why Matillion? This can be in the Covering Letter or as part of the Essential Questions.

All applications will be reviewed and responded to on or by the 12th of November.
Find out more about Matillion and our core company values.

Our Benefits

• A culture that promotes work life balance
• Access to mental health support
• 25 days holiday
• 5 days paid volunteering leave
• Pension
• Career development with monthly hackdays, access to a Udemy account, Blinkist

& much more!

Matillion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our team. Matillion prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, Matillion does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.