Cyber Security Apprentice

Back TO Work; Bedford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Back TO Work is seeking a Cyber Security Apprentice in the United Kingdom to gain hands-on experience and structured learning under industry professionals. You will work closely with the cybersecurity team to safeguard systems and respond to incidents while developing essential skills for a career in cybersecurity.

The role offers practical experience, guidance from experts, and the chance to contribute to creating a secure IT environment as you learn and grow in the profession.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring network activity and detecting potential threats and vulnerabilities
• Help in identifying, reporting, and mitigating security risks
• Support the team in responding to security incidents and implementing response strategies
• Conduct regular system checks and audits to ensure security protocols are up to date
• Assist with managing access controls and permissions for users
• Participate in the creation and updating of security policies, procedures, and best practices
• Collaborate with the IT team to troubleshoot and resolve security-related issues
• Stay informed on the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies

Skills

Threat monitoring

Incident response

Access control

Security policies

Job description

An IT support company are looking for a motivated Cyber Security Apprentice to join their team, where you’ll develop essential skills and contribute to protecting their digital infrastructure. This role offers hands‑on experience, structured learning, and guidance from industry professionals, ideal for someone passionate about cybersecurity.

As a Cyber Security Apprentice, you’ll work closely with their cybersecurity team to safeguard their systems, monitor for vulnerabilities, and respond to security incidents. You will support the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity measures and assist in creating a secure IT environment. This role is perfect for someone eager to learn about cybersecurity and work towards becoming a certified cybersecurity professional.

KEY DUTIES

• Assist in monitoring network activity and detecting potential threats and vulnerabilities
• Help in identifying, reporting, and mitigating security risks
• Support the team in responding to security incidents and implementing response strategies
• Conduct regular system checks and audits to ensure security protocols are up to date
• Assist with managing access controls and permissions for users
• Participate in the creation and updating of security policies, procedures, and best practices
• Collaborate with the IT team to troubleshoot and resolve security-related issues
• Stay informed on the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Have the right to live and work in the UK