Cyber Security Engineer Apprentice

QA Apprenticeships; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apprenticeship provider in the UK is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer Apprentice to join its growing team. This role offers hands-on experience securing AWS-based cloud environments and developing critical skills in cloud security and compliance. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in cyber security and a relevant A-Level or equivalent qualification. The position includes hybrid work options, competitive salary, and strong employment prospects after completion.

Benefits

Hybrid & remote work options

25 days annual leave plus your birthday off

Monthly early finish Fridays

Sabbatical scheme after long service

Company-provided laptops and peripherals

Top-of-the-line remote equipment for home workers

Competitive base salary and company-wide bonus scheme

Commission opportunities

Annual wellness allowance

Qualifications

• Strong interest in cyber security and cloud technologies.
• Comfortable asking questions and eager to learn.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply core cyber security concepts to AWS-based cloud environments.
• Advise on protection against cloud threats.
• Identify and remediate cloud misconfigurations.
• Support the resolution of vulnerabilities on cloud workloads.
• Monitor and respond to security alerts.

Skills

Interest in cyber security

Problem-solving abilities

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

A-Level in ICT

International Baccalaureate (Level 3) in ICT

Level 3 apprenticeship in similar subject

BTEC Extended Diploma in IT

Job description

About Cloud Bridge Technologies

As an all-in Premier Amazon Web Services (AWS) partner we empower you to optimise modernise and drive growth for your businesses through their use of the worlds largest cloud computing platform. We do this by providing bold advice clear guidance and smart solutions that make AWS work for you. Learn from master-of-one architects who know AWS better than the people inside it. And get more for your investment as we leverage our status with AWS to navigate funding programmes share resources and pinpoint cost-savings in your spend.

About the role

We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer Apprentice to join our growing cyber and cloud security team. This is an opportunity to gain hands‑on real‑world experience securing modern cloud environments with a strong focus on AWS‑based infrastructure.

Youll work alongside experienced cloud and security engineers learning how cyber security concepts are applied in practice to real customer environments. Over the course of the apprenticeship youll build practical skills across cloud security threat detection vulnerability management and compliance while contributing meaningfully to customer outcomes.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in cyber security and cloud technology who wants to develop into a professional cloud security engineer.

What you'll be doing

As a Cyber Security Engineer Apprentice you will be supported to:

• Apply core cyber security concepts to AWS‑based cloud environments including identity network workload and data security
• Advise on protection against common cloud and AWS threats such as misconfigurations excessive permissions exposed services and insecure workloads
• Identify assess and help remediate common cloud misconfigurations across AWS accounts and services
• Identify and support the resolution of vulnerabilities on cloud‑based workloads including virtual machines and containerised applications
• Monitor and respond to security alerts generated by security tooling escalating and investigating issues with support from senior engineers
• Administer and support security tooling including native AWS security services and third‑party platforms
• Produce security insight and posture reports that help customers understand their current risk and improvement areas
• Assist in developing remediation plans for security findings vulnerabilities and configuration issues
• Support the implementation of cyber security tools and services within customer cloud environments
• Advise on compliance and regulatory alignment helping customers understand how security controls map to frameworks and standards (e.g. ISO CIS NIST etc.)
• Maintain clear documentation of findings actions taken and recommendations

We're looking for someone who

• Has a strong interest in cyber security and cloud technologies
• Enjoys problem‑solving and understanding how systems work
• Is eager to learn and comfortable asking questions
• Is comfortable or open to speaking to customers
• Has good written and verbal communication skills
• Is organised and able to follow processes and documentation

Entry requirements

• An A‑Level in ICT
• OR an International Baccalaureate at Level 3 in ICT
• OR a Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject
• OR a BTEC Extended Diploma in IT (180 credits)

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.

For more information please visit the UK ENIC website.

Working hours: 9am 5:30pm

Benefits

• Hybrid & remote work options
• 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Monthly early finish Fridays
• Sabbatical scheme after long service
• Company‑provided laptops and peripherals
• Top‑of‑the‑line remote equipment for home workers
• Competitive base salary and company‑wide bonus scheme
• Commission opportunities
• Annual wellness allowance

Future prospects

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

About QA

Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills earn while you learn and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50000 successful apprenticeship graduates were a top 50 training provider dedicated to helping you succeed.

Interested Apply now!

Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible.