Cyber Security Apprentice
As a Cyber Security Apprentice, you’ll play a vital role in protecting our organisation’s digital assets while developing your skills in one of the most in-demand areas of technology. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, you’ll learn how to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats while supporting the wider IT and security teams.
Role
- Assist in monitoring and maintaining the organisation’s information security systems and networks.
- Help identify, investigate, and respond to potential security incidents.
- Support vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and system audits.
- Learn to implement and maintain firewalls, antivirus software, and other security tools.
- Assist in maintaining and updating security policies, procedures, and documentation.
- Help with user access control, password management, and account provisioning.
- Participate in security awareness training initiatives and promote best practices across the business.
- Support compliance efforts related to frameworks such as ISO 27001, GDPR, or NIST.
- Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure secure configuration and patch management.
Training
Training will take place online via weekly lessons through Velocity Academy. The apprentice will also have monthly scheduled coaching calls.
Level 4 Cyber security technologist (2021) apprenticeship, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required.
The apprenticeship is intended to progress to a full time position for the right candidate.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Cyber security technologist (2021) (level 4)
- Training Provider
- VELOCITY 1st LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday. Working hours 09:00 - 17:00.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 7 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 19th December 2025
- Start Date
- Friday, 2nd January 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Initiative
Qualifications
- IT A Level, grade Pass (Essential)
About the Employer
UK IT NETWORKS LTD
We provide a range of IT support, hardware and cloud solutions from one-off services to ongoing remote support packages with a dedicated UK IT Help Desk.
- Company
- UK IT NETWORKS LTD
- Location
- 3 THE CLOCKTOWER, MANOR LANE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CHESHIRE, England
- Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £15,000 a year
- Posted
- Company
- UK IT NETWORKS LTD
- Location
- 3 THE CLOCKTOWER, MANOR LANE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CHESHIRE, England
- Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £15,000 a year
- Posted