Cyber Security Apprentice
Role
The Cyber Security Apprentice will have the responsibility of supporting key cyber functions and day-to-day operations of cyber processes and solutions.
Marchwood Power being in the gas and energy industry, provides the opportunity to learn and develop skills within operational technology in addition to IT, data privacy and third-party security management. The apprentice will support in ensuring day-today plant operations are not compromised through pro-actively working to secure our environments, utilise technical solutions and coordinate with the business departments to ensure policy and process is understood and followed.
To be able to achieve this, the following skillsets will be developed and utilised throughout the apprenticeship:
- Effective communication at all levels of the business.
- Interaction with governing bodies, assurance frameworks, and regulation.
- Project management.
- Using theoretical knowledge to solve real-life problems.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to professional standards.
Training
Apprentices will undertake the level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprenticeship programme delivered by University of Staffordshire.
Teaching will be a mix of on the job and off the job training delivered face to face in university and online weekly sessions. The programme is delivered using a blended learning model.
Back in company, you will begin working towards an end point assessment in order to achieve your degree apprenticeship, cover many required tasks and theories to ensure full competence.
Apprentices will attend university for 1 week of study per semester each academic year.
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices will achieve their BSc (Hons) in Digital and Technology Solutions.
For candidates who do well and wish to progress, there is the opportunity to progress further certification.
Cyber Security is dynamic and is becoming more critical across all industries, especially the energy industry.
Cybersecurity is an ongoing and ever-evolving objective for MPL. With the support of the Head of Cyber, the apprentice will likely progress into an effective resource for ensuring our ongoing compliance and maturity across the whole business through leveraging their expertise of all cyber domains.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Digital and technology solutions professional (level 6)
- Training Provider
- UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE
- Working Week
- Working from the main power station site near Southampton. The working week is Monday to Friday. With Core hours between 09:00 and 15:00. Hours either side if this are agreed with your line manager.
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Thursday, 31st July 2025
- Start Date
- Monday, 22nd September 2025
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Passion for technology
- Understanding of networking
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade Grade A*-C/4-9 or equivalent (Essential)
- Mathmatics GCSE, grade Grade A*-C/4-9 or equivalent (Essential)
- A Levels, BTEC or equivilant BTEC, grade Minimum 112 UCAS Points (Essential)
- Computing BTEC, grade Pass or above (Desired)
About the Employer
- Company
- MARCHWOOD POWER LIMITED
- Location
- Oceanic Way, Marchwood Industrial Park, Marchwood, Southampton, England
- Employment Type
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £21,000 a year
- Posted
- Company
- MARCHWOOD POWER LIMITED
- Location
- Oceanic Way, Marchwood Industrial Park, Marchwood, Southampton, England
- Employment Type
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £21,000 a year
- Posted