Where to actually apply. Ranked by relevance for international graduates — with notes on sponsorship likelihood and visa restrictions.
Always check for a "Visa sponsorship" or "Right to Work" filter before applying
Before you apply anywhere: Check your CV score first at cv-checker.html. A generic CV will be filtered out by ATS on every one of these platforms. Know your score, fix the gaps, then apply.
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CyberJobsHQ
Cyber onlySponsor friendly
UK-focused cybersecurity job board. Roles from SOC to GRC to pentesting. Good volume of roles that actively seek cyber graduates. Filter by location and experience level.
Run by CREST — the UK body for penetration testing certification. If you are targeting offensive security, this is where certified firms post. Roles often require CREST or OSCP certification.
One of the largest UK tech job boards. Good filter for cybersecurity roles. Many employers here actively sponsor Graduate Visas. Use keyword "cybersecurity" or "information security" and filter by London or remote.
Most important platform for UK cyber jobs. Use the "Visa sponsorship" filter under "Job type" — this alone filters out 80% of roles you cannot get. Also: connect with hiring managers BEFORE applying. Apply AND connect, not just apply.
Broad UK job board with high volume of cyber roles. Search "cybersecurity graduate" or "information security analyst". Mix of agencies and direct employers. Quality varies — always research the employer before applying.
Strong for entry-level and graduate cyber roles in the UK. Filter by "cybersecurity" and salary range. Reed has good employer diversity — financial services, consulting, NHS. Worth checking weekly.
IT contractor focused but has permanent cyber roles. Good for DevSecOps and cloud security. Salary rates tend to be higher. Filter by "Permanent" to avoid contract-only listings. Less relevant if you are a fresh graduate.
Built for international job seekers. Employers here are explicitly open to relocating candidates. Good for roles that include relocation support. Smaller volume but higher intent from employers.
⚠️ SC Clearance roles: Roles listed on NCSC Careers, Civil Service Jobs, and many defence contractor boards require UK Security Clearance (SC). On a Graduate Visa you are not eligible for SC clearance. Applying wastes time and damages your application history. Check the job description for "SC Clearance", "DV Clearance", or "must be a British National" before applying.
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NCSC Careers
SC Clearance required
National Cyber Security Centre roles. Almost all require SC or DV clearance and British nationality. Not accessible on a Graduate Visa. Worth bookmarking for the future — but not now.
BAE Systems, Leonardo, Leidos, ManTech, Northrop Grumman — most cyber roles require SC or DV clearance. Some commercial IT roles do not. Read every JD carefully before applying.
Mostly SC/DV requiredSome exceptions
Pro tip: Do not apply to 50 roles on one platform. Apply to 10 targeted roles across 3 platforms with a tailored CV each time. Quality beats volume every time in the UK market. Use your CV Scorecard to make sure your CV is ready before you start.
Want to know which companies actually sponsor?
The UK Sponsorship Radar lists 50+ verified UK cybersecurity employers who actively sponsor Graduate Visa holders. Available in the Industry-Ready programme.