Cyber Security Apprentice: Hands-on Tech Career

Go Traffic Management Limited; Worsley; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Plus in Worsley is offering a Cyber Security Apprentice position within the IT department. You will support the Cyber Security team while working towards the Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist apprenticeship, typically over 24 months, combining on‑the‑job experience with structured study.

The role involves learning security operations, responding to alerts, assisting with vulnerability management, and developing scripting and automation skills, with hybrid working considered after

Qualifications

• Genuine and demonstrable interest in cyber security and technology.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical knowledge and skills over time.
• Good analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with a logical and methodical approach.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters clearly.
• Ability to follow documented processes and record information accurately and thoroughly.
• Strong attention to detail, good organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines.
• Professional, ethical and trustworthy approach when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and take guidance from others.

Responsibilities

• Learn alongside Cyber Security colleagues to understand how security operations, engineering and risk activities are delivered in practice, taking on greater responsibility as the apprenticeship progresses.
• Support monitoring, triage and investigation of security alerts and events using SIEM and other tooling, escalating where required.
• Assist with security incident investigation and response, ensuring findings and actions are documented accurately.
• Support vulnerability management activities, including scanning, remediation tracking, validation and follow-up.
• Help identify, analyse and communicate cyber threats and contribute to suitable controls and mitigations.
• Contribute to secure configuration, testing and hardening of networks, endpoints, operating systems and security tools.
• Support risk, governance and compliance activities aligned to standards such as ISO 27001, NIST and Cyber Essentials.
• Develop practical skills in scripting and automation to support security tasks and investigations.
• Help maintain security documentation, policies and internal guidance.
• Assist with reporting on incidents, vulnerabilities, risks, trends and system health for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support cyber security awareness activities and user communications.
• Complete all study and off-the-job training required by the apprenticeship, and participate in team meetings and knowledge-sharing.
• Occasional flexibility may be required to support planned maintenance, projects or business requirements outside standard hours.

Job description

Network Plus in Worsley is offering a Cyber Security Apprentice position within the IT department. You will support the Cyber Security team while working towards the Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist apprenticeship, typically over 24 months, combining on‑the‑job experience with structured study.

The role involves learning security operations, responding to alerts, assisting with vulnerability management, and developing scripting and automation skills, with hybrid working considered after