Cyber Security Technologist Apprentice (Level 4)

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

Job summary

Network Plus is recruiting a Cyber Security Apprentice in Worsley to join our IT team and work toward the Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist apprenticeship. The program runs around 24 months, blending on‑the‑job experience with structured study, leading to an end‑point assessment.

You will learn security operations, monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management and governance, while gradually taking on more responsibility in a supportive, office‑based environment with later hybrid

Qualifications

• Genuine and demonstrable interest in cyber security and technology, and a commitment to completing the apprenticeship.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical knowledge over time.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with a logical approach.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow documented processes and record information accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Professional, ethical and trustworthy handling of confidential information.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

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 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.

Job description

Network Plus is recruiting a Cyber Security Apprentice in Worsley to join our IT team and work toward the Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist apprenticeship. The program runs around 24 months, blending on‑the‑job experience with structured study, leading to an end‑point assessment.

You will learn security operations, monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management and governance, while gradually taking on more responsibility in a supportive, office‑based environment with later hybrid