Cyber Apprentice (British International Investment)

BII’s Security team is a diverse group of professionals dedicated to safeguarding the organisation’s people, processes, and technology, with operational cyber security supported by both in-house analysts and an external managed service provider. 

To strengthen this team, BII is offering a two-year cyber security apprenticeship, where the apprentice will gain hands-on experience across the cyber security lifecycle, working with advanced tools and experienced professionals.

Duties and responsibilities:

Monitoring and analysing security alerts:

• You'll keep an eye on our systems for any unusual activity and respond promptly to potential threats

Conducting vulnerability assessments:

• You'll help identify weaknesses in our systems and recommend improvements to enhance security

Participating in incident response:

• When a security incident occurs, you'll be part of the team that investigates and mitigates the impact

Collaborating on security projects:

• You'll work on projects aimed at improving our overall security posture, from implementing new technologies to refining existing processes

Educating staff:

• You'll assist in training sessions to ensure all employees understand best practices for staying safe online

Researching emerging threats:

• You'll stay up to date with the latest cyber threats and trends, helping us stay ahead of potential risks
• You’ll be required to undertake study for industry recognised cyber security qualifications during the duration of the course
• You will be provided time off to attend learning with an industry recognised learning provider

• Team working
• Initiative
• Enthusiastic about technology
• A proactive learner
• Adaptable
• Fast-paced environment
• Reliable
• Professional appearance
• Driven
• Collaborative

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English GCSE, grade A*-C (equivalent grades 9-4) (Essential)