Cloud Assurance and Cyber Security Higher Apprenticeship

Thales; Manor Royal; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid/flexible working

Contributory Pension

Health Care Plan

Learning & development

Employee discounts

Life Cover

Volunteering hours

Job summary

Thales UK is offering a 24-month Cloud Assurance and Cyber Security Apprenticeship in Manor Royal. You will learn to monitor cloud security, assist in incident response, and help safeguard government-facing systems.

Delivered via virtual learning with live lectures, the programme concludes with an End Point Assessment and a roll-off into a permanent role at Thales UK. All roles require security clearances and the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• A-Level ICT or IB ICT Level 3 (or Level 3 IT apprenticeship) or BTEC Extended Diploma in IT.
• 5 GCSEs grade 9-4 including English and Maths.

Skills

Cloud security

Incident response

Risk assessment

Governance

Education

A-Level ICT / IB ICT Level 3

BTEC Extended Diploma in IT

GCSEs including English & Maths

Job description

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:

To apply, you will need:

• 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)

About the Company

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity, and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements.

To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment.

To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education history.

Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 17 February 2027, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2027 with details of next steps.