Cyber Threat Detection & Response Apprentice
This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience investigating cyber threats, using industry-standard security tools, earning recognised qualifications and developing the skills needed for a successful long-term career in cyber security, cloud technologies and security operations.
Role
- Assisting in monitoring network traffic and security alerts to identify potential threats
- Supporting investigations into security incidents, gathering evidence and documenting findings
- Using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools to detect and analyse suspicious activities
- Collaborating with the cyber security team to respond to incidents and implement mitigation strategies
- Helping maintain and update incident response documentation and procedures
- Contributing to threat intelligence reviews and sharing findings with stakeholders
- Preparing reports and presentations on security incidents and trends
- Staying up-to-date with emerging cyber threats and technologies
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.
QA’s Cyber Defender & Responder Level 4 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:
- Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills in a safe, but realistic environment
- Apply all of the acquired skills throughout the programme, with added scoring of players and opponent actions with replay for object assessment
- Take part in hands-on training and active-learning models that increase retention rates by 75% so that cyber apprentices can prepare for real-world challenges
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 with 30 minutes lunch break
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 8 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 18th September 2026
- Start Date
- Friday, 25th September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working