Cyber Security Apprentice

You will be helping the IT team to ensure the seamless operation of security technologies that protect the organisation from an ever evolving threat landscape. You will be supporting us to safeguard the organisations data, assets and overall cyber security posture.

Role

  • Support the monitoring of security systems, alerts, and potential threats
  • Assist in identifying and responding to security incidents
  • Help maintain and improve security controls, policies, and procedures
  • Contribute to vulnerability assessments and risk analysis activities
  • Support user awareness initiatives and promote cyber security best practices
  • Assist with audits, compliance activities, and documentation
  • Work collaboratively with IT teams to ensure secure system operations

Training

Why choose our Cyber Defender & Responder Level 4 apprenticeship?

The Cyber Defender & Responder apprentice will use investigation techniques and analytics skills to defend against and respond to cyber incidents within the network environment.

QA's exclusive partnership with Circadence Corporation, the pioneer of the hands-on gamified learning platform Project Ares®, allows us to uniquely incorporate hands-on scenario training into our cyber security apprenticeships. The Project Ares platform offers a totally immersive experience, using automated features to support skills adoption with an in-game advisor, Athena, who advises our players through scenario-based challenges. The platform scenarios replicate the unpredictability and escalating levels of complexity that cyberattacks can present. It drives high levels of engagement through leaderboards and badges, elements used widely in the gaming world.

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

Apprenticeship Standard
Cyber security technologist (2021) (level 4)
Training Provider
QA LIMITED
Working Week
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
Expected Duration
1 Year 8 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Monday, 10th August 2026
Start Date
Monday, 17th August 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working

About the Employer

BODYCOTE PLC
Bodycote are a leading, global performance metallurgy business, improving properties and extending lives of our customers’ products through advanced thermal and surface processing. Bodycote offers materials solutions for virtually every market sector with a focus on aerospace and defence, automotive, energy, industrial, consumer and medical.

Job Details

Company
BODYCOTE PLC
Location
SPRINGWOOD COURT, SPRINGWOOD CLOSE, TYTHERINGTON BUSINESS PARK, MACCLESFIELD, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Higher Apprenticeship
Salary
£20,000 a year
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