2027 Cloud Assurance and Cyber Security Apprentice

thales; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance pay uplifts

Holiday entitlement 201 hours

Contributory pension

Health care plan

Hybrid/flexible working

Learning & development

Employee discounts

Life cover

Volunteering hours

Job summary

Thales UK in Crawley is launching a 24-month Cloud Assurance and Cyber Security Apprentice (Level 4 Cyber Security Engineer Apprenticeship). Start date is 6 September 2027, with a salary of £24,000 per year and a permanent role on completion.

You will gain hands-on experience in security operations for cloud platforms, incident response, auditing, and governance, in a hybrid working environment with development opportunities and employer support.

Qualifications

• ICT-related qualifications at Level 3 or equivalent.
• GCSEs including English and Maths are required.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in cyber security and cloud security operations.
• Learn security monitoring, incident response, auditing and governance within government-aligned frameworks.

Education

A-Level ICT or IB Level 3 ICT or Level 3 IT apprenticeship or BTEC Extended Diploma in IT

5 GCSEs Grade 9-4 including English and Maths

Job description

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

2027 Cloud Assurance and Cyber Security Apprentice - Level 4 Cyber Security Engineer Apprenticeship

Start Date: Monday 6 September 2027

Salary: £24,000 per annum

Location: Crawley

Employee Type: Permanent

Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday)

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.

Benefits of the Programme:

• Earn a salary while studying for your apprenticeship
• Gain hands-on experience in a real working environment
• Receive job-specific training and development
• Achieve a recognised qualification
• Secure a permanent role from the start of your apprenticeship
• Tuition fees fully paid

About the 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

Apprenticeship Programme:

This is a 24-month programme aligned to the Level 4 Cyber Security Engineer 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.

The programme will conclude with an End Point Assessment, followed by roll‑off into your permanent role within the Thales UK business.

Entry Requirements:

• An A-Level in ICT or an International Baccalaureate at Level 3 in ICT or a Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject or a BTEC Extended Diploma in IT (180 credits)
• 5 GCSEs Grade 9-4 (A-C) including English and Maths

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum
• Performance-related pay uplifts
• Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays)
• Contributory Company Pension
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Hybrid/flexible working options
• Employee assistance programme
• Learning and Development support
• Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives
• Life Cover
• 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years)