Cyber Security Engineer Apprentice London (UK)

Copper Technologies; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Copper Technologies, a leader in digital asset infrastructure, is offering an apprenticeship for a Cyber Security Engineer. This role entails protecting digital assets while gaining hands-on experience in various security aspects. You will learn through a structured Level 4 program while contributing to a dynamic team, ensuring security across the company's systems.

Benefits

35 days paid time off per year

Comprehensive medical insurance

Life insurance

Enhanced pension contributions

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• A-level in ICT or equivalent qualifications.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS security tools.
• Methodical approach to resolving issues and adapting to different environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor systems and networks for security breaches.
• Conduct audits to identify vulnerabilities.
• Assist in deploying security measures and user awareness training.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Task/time management

Problem-solving

Education

A-Level in ICT

International Baccalaureate at Level 3 in ICT

Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject

BTEC extended diploma in IT (180 credits)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure Security tools

AWS Security tools

Job description

Since being founded in 2018, Copper has been building the standard for institutional digital asset infrastructure with a focus on custody, collateral management, and prime services.

Led by Amar Kuchinad, Copper's Global CEO, the firm provides a comprehensive suite of custody, trading and settlement solutions that reduce counterparty risk and bring greater capital and operational efficiency to digital asset markets. At the heart of Copper's offering is Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology – the gold standard in secure custody. Copper’s multi-award winning custody system is unique in that it can be connected to centralised exchanges, DeFi applications and even staking pools without the assets leaving the custody.

Built on top of this state-of-the-art custody, ClearLoop is the first solution in the market that overcomes a growing industry challenge; counterparty risk with exchanges. This solution underpins a full prime services offering, connecting global exchanges, and enabling customers to trade and settle directly from the safety of their MPC-secured wallets. By reducing settlement time for transfers to a few milliseconds (without blockchain network dependency) and offering enhanced security measures, ClearLoop is rapidly reshaping the way asset managers trade and manage capital.

In addition to industry-leading security certifications, Copper has one of the strongest insurance coverages in the industry from an A+ rated insurer, positioning the firm as the partner of choice for institutions seeking to safeguard their assets.

Copper’s Information Security department keep the business’ systems and network resources secure and protect the company, employees, and client data.

ROLE PURPOSE:

A Cyber Security Engineer Apprentice plays a vital role in protecting an organisation's digital assets from cyber threats. This apprenticeship provides hands-on experience in safeguarding computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorised access, breaches, and attacks. This exciting opportunity provides exposure to various aspects of security while working closely with technical teams from different parts of the organisation.

APPRENTICESHIP: During the 18 months, you will complete a Level 4 - Cyber Security Engineer Programme. You will take a number of modules throughout the apprenticeship programme, including; Introduction to cyber security, networking fundamentals, operating systems, security foundations, security management, active defence, cloud security, programming scripting and threat analysis. This learning will be fundamental in helping you to build an understanding of cyber threats, hazards, risks, controls, measures and mitigations to help protect Coppers systems and people.

Key Responsibilities of the role

• Monitoring Systems: Regularly monitor computer systems and networks for security breaches or intrusions.
• Incident Response: Investigate and mitigate security incidents promptly.
• Security Auditing: Conduct audits to identify vulnerabilities and risks.
• Implementing Security Measures: Assist in deploying firewalls, encryption, and multi-factor authentication.
• Security Policies: Help develop and enforce security policies and procedures.
• User Awareness Training: Educate staff on security best practices.
• Security Testing: Perform penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.
• Documentation: Maintain records of security procedures and incident response plans.
• Staying Updated: Keep up-to-date with cybersecurity trends and development

Your experience, skills and knowledge

• 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)
• A methodical step-by step approach to resolving issues
• Business skill like effective communication, teamwork and task/time management
• The adaptability to do a range of work- sometimes complex and non-routine, within different environments.
• The ability to work under direction, use discretion and determine when to escalate issues.
• Microsoft 365 and Azure Security: Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure Security tools.
• Operating System – Mac/Windows: basic knowledge of operating system security and security tooling.
• AWS Security: Basic knowledge of AWS Security tools.

The benefits offered

• Paid Time Off - A minimum of 35 days of paid time off per year, inclusive of annual leave and public holidays. Employees also receive one additional day of annual leave for each year of service.
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance - Inclusive of dental, optical, audiology, and mental health coverage, with medical history disregarded
• Life Insurance
• Enhanced Pension Contributions - Includes an enhanced employer matching contribution
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

In return for everything you can bring to Copper, we can offer you an exciting, challenging role in a fast-growing and dynamic business, with career opportunities and welcoming working environment.

If you think you have everything we're looking for and more, then we'd love you to apply for the opportunity.

Copper is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and equal opportunities in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. So, bring us your experience, perspectives, and skills. It is in our differences that we will continue to grow and ensure Copper is transforming how institutional investors engage with digital assets. Copper is a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you have a disability. If you require us to provide any assistance during the recruitment process, then we would ask you to highlight this to us and we will be happy to accommodate.

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