Apprentice Cyber Security Technical Professional
We're looking for Cyber Security Technical Professional to join us & to develop practical security skills while completing a degree. You'll be assessing, testing, and improving ours & client security across networks, applications & cloud environments, while learning to translate technical findings into clear, actionable advice.
Role
Your job duties will include:
- Support delivery of cyber assurance services including vulnerability assessments, security testing, and control reviews.
- Assist with planning and executing testing activities (e.g. reconnaissance, scanning, basic exploitation under supervision, and reporting).
- Analyse systems, configurations, and logs to identify weaknesses or misconfigurations.
- Document findings clearly, prioritise risks, and contribute to client-ready reports.
- Work with consultants to map findings to frameworks and standards (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
- Help develop internal tools, scripts, or automation to improve testing efficiency.
- Participate in threat research and stay current with emerging vulnerabilities and attack techniques.
- Engage with clients in a professional manner, supporting workshops or debriefs where appropriate.
- Maintain strong ethical standards and adhere to legal and regulatory requirements at all times.
Training
Potential position upon completion of the apprenticeship.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Cyber security technical professional (integrated degree) (level 6)
- Training Provider
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
- Working Week
- Flexible working, but typically 08:00 - 16:00, Monday - Friday. Occasional work / events on evenings.
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 2
- Closing Date
- Friday, 29th May 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 7th September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
About the Employer
ORIGIN8TIVE LTD
Origin8tive is a well-established, modern and IT orientated organisation specialising in the delivery of Cyber Assurance capabilities in the UK and overseas.
We focus on the development, delivery, and support of high-performance software solutions in the Cyber Security industry, serving customers in the Public and Private sector.
Origin8tive has evolved and expanded, headed by an experienced leadership team who specialise in their respective fields and strive to develop a company that values its people, diversity and understands its customers to offer a professional, high-performing technology team.