Cyber Security Apprentice

Back To Work; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Back To Work is seeking a Cyber Security Apprentice in the United Kingdom to help protect our digital infrastructure while developing essential cybersecurity skills. You’ll gain practical experience, structured learning, and guidance from industry professionals, an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about cybersecurity.

You’ll work with the cybersecurity team to monitor systems, respond to incidents, and implement security measures.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in cybersecurity and a willingness to develop technical skills.
• Basic IT skills and familiarity with common operating systems and applications.
• A logical approach to solving problems and strong attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to follow instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Help monitor network activity to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Assist with identifying, reporting and reducing security risks.
• Help the team respond to security incidents and put response strategies into practice.
• Perform routine system checks and audits to keep security protocols up to date.
• Help manage user access controls and permissions.
• Help develop and update security policies, procedures and best practices.
• Work with the IT team to investigate and resolve security issues.
• Keep up to date with cybersecurity trends and technologies.

Skills

Cybersecurity interest

Basic IT skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

An IT support company is seeking a motivated Cyber Security Apprentice to help protect its digital infrastructure while developing essential skills. You’ll gain practical experience, structured learning and guidance from industry professionals, an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about cybersecurity.

You’ll work alongside the cybersecurity team to protect systems, monitor vulnerabilities and respond to security incidents. You’ll also help implement and maintain security measures to keep the IT environment secure. This role suits someone keen to learn and work towards becoming a certified cybersecurity professional.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help monitor network activity to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities
• Assist with identifying, reporting and reducing security risks
• Help the team respond to security incidents and put response strategies into practice
• Perform routine system checks and audits to keep security protocols up to date
• Help manage user access controls and permissions
• Help develop and update security policies, procedures and best practices
• Work with the IT team to investigate and resolve security issues
• Keep up to date with cybersecurity trends and technologies

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• A genuine interest in cybersecurity and a willingness to develop technical skills
• Basic IT skills and familiarity with common operating systems and applications
• A logical approach to solving problems and strong attention to detail
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• Good organisational skills and the ability to follow instructions and procedures
• A responsible approach to handling confidential information
• Commitment to completing apprenticeship training and applying learning in the workplace