Cyber Security Technician Apprentice
As an Apprentice Cyber Security Engineer, you will work alongside experienced professionals to gain hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing secure networks, security products, or systems to safeguard NCC against all cyber threats.
Role
You will learn to protect frontline communications systems from cyber warfare threats, gaining expertise in areas such as information services, networks, or infrastructure and will to contribute to a battle-winning cyber capability, ensuring the safety and integrity of digital assets and data.
You will complete apprenticeship training to enable you to develop into the below responsibilities:
- Vulnerability Assessment: Assist in regular vulnerability assessments to identify weaknesses in systems and applications
- Incident Response: Collaborate with senior engineers to respond to security incidents, investigate breaches, and mitigate risks
- Patch Management: Assist in applying security patches and updates to systems
- Security Monitoring: Monitor logs and alerts for signs of unauthorized access or suspicious activity
- Security Awareness Training: Participate in educating employees about security protocols and safe practices
- Risk Assessment: Evaluate risks associated with new technologies or system changes
- Network Security: Advise in the configuration and maintenance of firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other security infrastructure
- Security Documentation: Maintain accurate records of security configurations, incidents, and procedures
- Security Policies: Help enforce security policies and best practices across NCC
- Research and Learning: Stay updated on emerging threats and security trends through continuous learning and training
- Business Continuity: Understand and support the organisations
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recover Plans
Training
You will receive a Level 3 apprenticeship in Cyber Security technician.
All training will be delivered virtually, with a 1-day release per week.
Upon completion of your apprenticeship, the vision is that you move into a permanent role within the department or wider Council.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Cyber security technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- GINGER NUT MEDIA LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends.
- Expected Duration
- 17 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Sunday, 26th May 2024
- Start Date
- Monday, 16th September 2024
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
Qualifications
- English GCSE or equivalent, grade 4/C or above (Essential)
- Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 4/C or above (Essential)
About the Employer
Northumberland County Council
Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Government’s ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we have to work smarter. That’s why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate. For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/working
- Company
- Northumberland County Council
- Location
- County Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £12,313.60
- Posted
- Company
- Northumberland County Council
- Location
- County Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £12,313.60
- Posted