Cyber Security Apprentice — Level 4 Technologist Track

Network Plus; Worsley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Plus is seeking a Cyber Security Apprentice in Worsley to join a small IT security team. The role supports day-to-day cyber security work while working toward the Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist apprenticeship standard over approximately 24 months.

The apprentice will learn by doing, handle security alerts, investigations and routine tasks, and gradually take on more complex work as competence grows, with hybrid working considered after initial training.

Qualifications

• Genuine and demonstrable interest in cyber security and technology, and a commitment to completing the apprenticeship.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions 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 experienced 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 the monitoring, triage and investigation of security alerts and events using SIEM and other security tooling, escalating where required.
• Assist with security incident investigation and response, ensuring findings, actions and outcomes are documented accurately.
• Support vulnerability management activities, including scanning, remediation tracking, validation and follow-up.
• Help identify, analyse and communicate cyber threats, attack techniques and vulnerabilities, and contribute to suitable controls and mitigations.
• Contribute, under guidance, to the secure configuration, testing and hardening of networks, endpoints, operating systems and security tools.
• Support risk, governance and compliance activities, including work aligned to recognised standards and frameworks 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, procedures, knowledge articles and internal guidance.
• Assist with reporting and summaries relating to incidents, vulnerabilities, risks, trends and system health for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support cyber security awareness activities and user communications, recognising the human dimension of security.
• Complete all study, coursework, off-the-job training and assessments required by the apprenticeship, and take an active part in team meetings and knowledge-sharing.
• Occasional flexibility may be required to support planned maintenance, projects or business requirements outside standard working hours.

Skills

Interest in cyber security

Willingness to learn

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Network Plus is seeking a Cyber Security Apprentice in Worsley to join a small IT security team. The role supports day-to-day cyber security work while working toward the Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist apprenticeship standard over approximately 24 months.

The apprentice will learn by doing, handle security alerts, investigations and routine tasks, and gradually take on more complex work as competence grows, with hybrid working considered after initial training.