Cyber Apprentice

Hargreaves Lansdown Asset Management Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hargreaves Lansdown as a Cyber Apprentice. This apprenticeship offers a chance to work in Cyber Defence and Security Architecture, focusing on security systems and risk management over an 18-month period. Ideal for those passionate about technology and looking to start a career in cybersecurity with practical, hands-on experience alongside qualified professionals.

Benefits

Hybrid flexible working pattern

37.5 hour contract with 6 hours for off-job learning

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or over by September 2025.
• No previous degree in a similar specialism.
• Willing to complete functional skills course if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support Cyber Defence team with security operations and vulnerability management.
• Assist with design and review of secure IT systems in Security Architecture.
• Participate in threat modeling and assessments.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Education

GCSE English & Maths 4-9 (C-A*)

Level 4 Information Cyber Security Technologist apprenticeship

Job description

HL's Cyber Apprenticeship

Salary: Real Living Wage

About the role

Hargreaves Lansdown are looking for 2 apprentices to join our Cyber team, one in our Cyber Defence team and one in our Security Architecture and Product Security team. You'll be based at our offices in central Bristol. You don't need to have any prior work experience or training in Cyber, just a passion for technology and willingness to learn.

The apprenticeship

• You will complete the 18 month-long, Level 4 Information Cyber Security Technologist apprenticeship.
• The apprenticeship will give you an understanding of working in Cyber Security, covering legislation and ethics, networking and system security, identifying and responding threats and assessing risk.

Cyber Defence:

As part of your apprenticeship, you will rotate through the four pillars of Cyber Defence, supporting the Security Operations Centre, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence and Security Testing functions to protect HL clients and colleagues from cyber-attacks.

• Help assist with ongoing development and project activities
• Continually improve your knowledge through technical development and learning within the Cyber Defence Team
• Engage regularly with the team to drive personal development
• Keep up to date with the latest cyber security threat landscape and drive personal development through learning activities
• Ensure monitoring, analysis and reporting is delivered within specified SLA targets

Specific Rotation Responsibilities:

• Aim to monitor and acknowledge alerts in accordance with specified SLA targets
• Support senior members of the team with security incidents, investigations and projects
• Support members of the team with completion of technical risk assessments for vulnerabilities discovered via manual methods
• Monitor and acknowledge TIP alerts in accordance with specified targets
• Participate in offensive security testing with the team during test engagements The role includes working with a number of IT Support teams, rotating through teams to assist with the apprenticeship modules.

Security Architecture and Product Security

As a Security Architecture Apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced professionals to help design secure systems, assess technical risks, and contribute to the strategic protection of the organisation's digital infrastructure.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a high-impact area of cyber security, learning how to build secure systems from the ground up while developing both technical and professional skills.

What You'll Learn and Do:

• Assist in the design and review of secure IT systems and infrastructure.
• Support the development of security reference architectures and design patterns.
• Participate in threat modelling and architectural risk assessments.
• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and development teams to embed security into solutions.
• Learn how to balance business needs with security requirements in real-world projects.

Skills You'll Develop:

• Cloud Security - Understand how to secure cloud environments using industry best practices.
• Network Security - Learn how to design secure, functional networks.
• DevSecOps & Secure Development - Gain exposure to integrating security into the software development lifecycle.
• Identity & Access Management - Help ensure that only the right people have access to the right resources.
• Scripting & Automation - Learn basic scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to automate security tasks.
• Operating Systems - Understand security considerations across Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms.
• Collaboration - Work with stakeholders across the business to align security with organisational goals.
• Communication - Learn to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Problem Solving - Develop the ability to anticipate and address security challenges.
• Project Management - Support the planning and implementation of secure solutions.
• Integrity & Ethics - Uphold the highest standards of trust and responsibility in handling sensitive information.

Role requirements

• You will have a minimum of GCSE English & Maths 4-9 (C-A*) or equivalent or be willing to complete a functional skills course alongside your apprenticeship.
• You must not already have received a degree in a similar specialism as you won't be eligible to complete the apprenticeship programme as part of the job role.
• Be able to work from our offices in central Bristol.
• Be age 18 or over at the start date of the apprenticeship (September 2025).
• Can demonstrate why you would be excited to work at Hargreaves Lansdown and keen to pursue a career in Cyber.

About you

• Able to demonstrate a passion for technology.
• Proactive and inquisitive.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mind-set.
• Logical thinker.
• High level of self-motivation and commitment with a can-do attitude.
• The ability to work well as part of a team.

Interview Process

Successful candidates will be invited to attend an assessment day at the HL offices.

Working Schedule

The role will be based from our Bristol office, on a 37.5 hour per week contract, with a minimum of 6 hours per week given to complete your off the job learning as part of your apprenticeship.

We have returned to the office, however for this role we offer a hybrid flexible working pattern to enable you the option of working from home and coming into the office circa weekly.