2027 Cloud Assurance and Cyber Security Apprentice - Crawley
Do you love troubleshooting and finding a solution to complex challenges? If so, turn your curiosity into a career…. We would love to hear from you. This apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity to learn about cloud assurance and cyber security within a leading UK tech and defence company.
Role
As a Cloud Assurance and Cyber Security Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience and practical knowledge in cyber security, particularly focused on security operations and safeguarding cloud platforms. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the security and integrity of critical systems while gaining exposure to government-level security operations.
What You Will learn:
- Cloud Security Monitoring: Assist in monitoring and maintaining the security of the Thales adopted public cloud infrastructure (e.g., Azure, Google Cloud) in compliance with government security guidelines
- Incident Response: Support the reporting, investigation and analysis of security incidents and potential breaches within classified environments, helping to resolve issues swiftly
- Security Auditing: Help perform regular audits of cloud-based systems to ensure compliance with security protocols and government regulations
- Risk and Vulnerability Assessments: Participate in identifying vulnerabilities within cloud services, maintaining Risk reporting mechanisms and proposing mitigations to improve security posture
- Compliance & Governance: Assist in ensuring that the Thales cloud environments comply with government policies, such as GDPR, NCSC guidelines, and other relevant frameworks
- Collaboration with Development Teams: Work alongside cloud architects, developers, and engineers to ensure security is integrated into all stages of development, from design to deployment
- Training & Development: Engage in continuous learning and development, including completing certifications relevant to cloud security and government standards
Training
This is a 24-month programme aligned to the Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist Apprenticeship standard and delivered in partnership with a digital specialist provider.
The programme is delivered via a virtual learning model consisting of live taught lectures and online learning materials.
Upon successful completion, you will roll-off into a permanent role within Thales UK.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Cyber security technologist (2021) (level 4)
- Training Provider
- QA LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday. 8 hours, Monday - Thursday. 5 hours on a Friday.
- Expected Duration
- 2 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Wednesday, 17th February 2027
- Start Date
- Monday, 6th September 2027
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
Qualifications
- 5 subjects to include English and Maths GCSE, grade 9-4 (A-C) (Essential)
- ICT A Level, grade C, or above (Essential)