2025 Worldpay Graduate Program - Cyber Security

Are you ready to write your next chapter?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. With proven technology, driving the global economy every day, we’re one of the biggest names in payments. When you join Worldpay, you join a global community of experts and changemakers, working to reinvent an industry by constantly evolving how we work and making the way millions of people pay easier, every day.

What makes a Worldpayer? It’s simple: Think, Act, Win. We stay curious, always asking the right questions to be better every day, finding creative solutions to simplify the complex. We’re dynamic, every Worldpayer is empowered to make the right decisions for their customers. And we’re determined, always staying open – winning and failing as one.

We’re looking for dynamic graduates to join our ever-evolving Information Security function to help us unleash the potential of every business.

About the team

The Chief Information Security Office (CISO) is responsible for safeguarding the technical operations, governance, and security of our organization. Our mission is to protect the organization, our colleagues and our many customers from ever evolving cybersecurity threats. We are a highly dedicated team focused on empowering strategic decisions and fostering innovative security solutions. By implementing robust security frameworks and advanced IT management systems, we drive innovation and build trust with our global stakeholders.

What you’ll own

This position sits within our two-year Technical Depth program and is ideal for recent graduates eager to develop specialized expertise in the field of Information Security. The program is structured to provide you with a deep understanding of information security principles while offering hands-on experience in protecting critical systems and data. 

Over the course of three eight-month rotations, you’ll have the opportunity to work on complex, real-world security challenges within our organization while gaining exposure to cutting-edge security technologies.  You will be immersed in technical projects focused within critical areas of information security such as access and identity management, cyber defense, attack surface management, cloud security, security engineering, risk management, product security and compliance management.

During your rotations, you’ll have the chance to enhance your information security knowledge and gain hands-on experience with security platforms and tools including but not limited to: Information Protection/DLP, WAFs, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, and Code Scanning (DAST/SAST).

The start date for the program will be in July 2025.

Where you’ll own it

You’ll own it in our thriving, Cincinnati hub. While we’re a large team of Worldpayers based in North America, we have collaborative spaces and regular opportunities to celebrate with each other in person. 

What you bring

Eligibility Requirements:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices (e.g., encryption, firewalls, threat analysis)
• Familiarity with networking concepts and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs)
• Familiarity with cloud security platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Knowledge of programming/scripting (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Skills:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving abilities and data analysis skills
• A proactive and detail-oriented mindset, with a passion for learning and growing within the  information security field
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate security concerns to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Behaviors:

• Curious – You ask the right questions, listening and learning to get better every day.
• Humble – You never stop learning, no matter how experienced you are. You create a culture where honesty and accountability are valued.
• Dynamic - You champion your ideas and stay flexible to make them happen. You know that every action adds up.

Worldpay perks - what we’ll bring for you

We know it’s bigger than just your career. It’s your life, and your world. That’s why we offer global benefits and programs to support you at every stage. Here’s a taster of what you can expect.

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Orientation upon joining with networking opportunities
• Time to support charities and give back to your community
• Structured learning program featuring soft skills, payments and technical training
• Access to Worldpay’s learning platform to continue supporting your professional development
• Global recognition platform
• Virgin Pulse access
• Global employee assistance program

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Worldpayer. Apply now to write the next chapter in your career.

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EEOC Statement

Worldpay is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here.

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at Worldpay works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. Worldpay does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.