Cyber Security Apprentice (Fixed Term Contract)

In this role, you'll help safeguard the digital assets that keep experiences running for millions of customers, working alongside seasoned professionals to build cutting-edge security solutions. You'll dive deep into the world of cyber security, mastering the latest techniques and technologies to detect, analyse, and mitigate potential vulnerabilities and threats. The problems you solve will help protect everyday life.

Throughout your apprenticeship you'll learn to design, build, and configure secure networks, write and test secure code, analyse malware, and conduct ethical system reconnaissance. You'll develop a keen understanding of risk assessment, security management systems, and legal and regulatory compliance standards.

But it's not just about technical skills - you'll also hone your problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and communication skills, enabling you to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present your findings to stakeholders.

A day in the life can involve:

• Analysing network traffic and system logs to identify potential security breaches
• Conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to uncover weaknesses
• Developing and implementing security policies and procedures
• Investigating and responding to cyber incidents, working closely with incident response teams
• Staying up to date with the latest cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure secure system design and development

Our cyber security team is a tight-knit group of passionate professionals dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. We move fast, fail fast, and fix faster - so you'll be encouraged to bring your ideas, test them, and learn as you go. 

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds who enjoy problem-solving and critical thinking, as you'll analyse complex security challenges and invent innovative solutions to mitigate risk. You'll need a meticulous, detail-oriented approach to your work, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to communicate technical findings to a variety of stakeholders. You'll be a curious person with a passion for staying up to date with the latest cyber security trends, as well as a flexible attitude and the ability to perform under pressure while prioritising tasks.

We value different perspectives and experiences, and we're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our employee-led affinity groups – including communities for women in tech, LGBTQ+ employees, and underrepresented minorities - foster a culture of inclusion that empowers us to be proud of our differences. These groups provide community, mentorship, and a platform for your voice to be heard. We're committed to building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve.

We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Your career isn't a straight path - it's a journey you build as you go. A universe of opportunity awaits, and your next adventure starts here.

Please note: as part of your off-the-job learning on this 42-month apprenticeship, you'll be required to travel to an external training provider based in Gloucester. Candidates should be prepared for occasional travel as part of the programme.

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.

After the apprenticeship

• Alongside extensive development of your technical skills, you will also grow your abilities in crucial complementary areas like organisation, prioritisation, data and problem-solving techniques, teamwork, communication, and presentation skills
• Once you have successfully completed you will be able to apply for relevant roles across the business

Things to consider

This position will be based in a Corporate Office. We advise you to submit your application as soon as possible, as the roles will close once filled. We will be holding online assessments from November through to February, with assessment centres taking place between February and May.