Cyber Security Apprentice
As a Cyber Security Operations Apprentice, you will help protect IT, OT and cloud systems by monitoring security alerts, supporting investigations and assisting with incident response. You'll use security tools to identify risks, record findings and develop practical cyber security skills while working alongside experienced professionals.
Role
- Help monitor security systems and look for anything unusual.
- Support the review of security alerts with guidance from the team.
- Report security issues to more experienced team members when needed.
- Keep clear records of what you find and the actions taken.
- Learn how organisations protect their systems and respond to security incidents.
- Build your security knowledge
- Maintain awareness of security risks
- Use and support security tools
- Represent the Cyber Security team
- Support planning, reporting and compliance
- Follow secure standards and ways of working
- Support security improvements
- Guide and support cybersecurity across the business
Training
This apprenticeship is the Level 3 Cyber Security Technician standard. The training element will be provided by Ginger Nut Training and consists of a blend of remote monthly one-to-one sessions and group work including webinars, online courses, videos as well as self-study. You will also complete in-house training and learn on the job from your colleagues. The apprenticeship is typically 19-20 months in duration, which takes into account the final assessment period.
The apprentice will secure a permanent role. From there, they will have the opportunity to continue developing within the company.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Cyber security technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- GINGER NUT MEDIA LIMITED
- Working Week
- Typically Monday to Friday. Working hours can be flexible and agreed on upon a successful application.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 7 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Thursday, 3rd September 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 28th September 2026
Desired Skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Initiative
- Patience
- Basic Microsoft skills
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4/C or above (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4/C above (Essential)