Graduate Apprentice Cyber Security Engineer

Scottish Apprenticeships; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A Glasgow-based communications firm is seeking a Graduate Apprentice to develop expertise in network design and cyber security. The role involves working alongside IT teams to manage security risks, design networks, and gain hands-on experience with networking technology. This apprenticeship supports an academic path in Cyber Security at a local university, fostering a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles and practices.

Qualifications

• Independent experience of IT, networking, or cybersecurity is advantageous.
• Commitment to a four-year development program required.
• Meet criteria for the Graduate Apprenticeship BSc Cyber Security course.

Responsibilities

• Assist the IT network team in network architecture design.
• Understand and manage security risks in networking.
• Work on specific projects developing new technologies.

Skills

Passion for technology

Strong communication

Teamwork skills

Education

SQA Higher: BBCC including Computing or Maths

Nat 5 English at C

Nat 5 Maths at C

Job description

Job Overview

Job purpose

Westica Communications Ltd is a Glasgow based communications solution provider with a reputation for providing secure and reliable systems to the critical infrastructure sector. The company supplies wireless systems, router, multiplexer and IIoT products to a wide range of major customers in the UK.

The team at Westica also design, install and maintain customer networks providing expert technical support services. Specialising in critical network infrastructure, Westica is known for its expertise in wireless technology, innovative products, strong partnerships with other leading vendors and specialist network expertise. As a long term supplier of robust reliable solutions with an expert team of engineers, network planners and support staff, the company has developed a strong reputation for successfully providing solutions to emergency services, power utilities, water companies and telecom operators in the UK and overseas.

We now have an exciting new opportunity for a Graduate Apprentice to join the team in a role which will develop into the specialist area of network design and cyber security

Main Responsibilities

• Working alongside our IT network team in the following areas:
• Network architecture Design
• Managing Security Risk and understanding secure networking techniques following industry best practice and Government guidelines
• Protecting against Cyber Attack
• Detecting Cyber Security Threats
• Minimising the impact of cyber security incidents.
• Working in our Engineering and network deployment team to gain a real world understanding of Operational Technology:
• IT Product configuration and implementation
• Network Detail Design, FAT planning and execution
• Installation of secure networking technology in operational networks
• Hands on experience of communication equipment, switching and router products including configuration and CLI scripting, following best practice and cyber security principles
• NMS management implementing fire walling and secure VPN tunnelling for remote monitoring of networks
  
  

You will also assist on specific projects to develop and deploy new technologies to support the firm going forward. In the course of your apprenticeship, you will develop to become experienced in a number of aspects of cyber and information security.

Initially you will work closely with our Engineering and Cyber Security Teams, you will develop and take ownership of specialist aspects of networks and cyber security. As part of your training and development, we will support you to undertake the Graduate Apprenticeship BSc (Hons) Cyber Security at Glasgow Caledonian University commencing in September 2025

You will have a passion for technology, in particular for networking and cyber security. You will have strong communication and teamwork skills, and a level of IT knowledge and experience which allows you to quickly build rapport with clients.

Independent relevant experience of IT, networking, infrastructure, cyber security, support, software development or web development gained outside school, college or work will be an advantage.

You must be committed to a four year development programme and meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate Apprenticeship BSc Cyber Security course at Glasgow Caledonian University (detailed below). Graduate Apprenticeships are open to applicants of any age in Scotland, there are no age restrictions.

SQA Higher: BBCC including Computing or Maths plus Nat 5 English at C, Nat 5 Maths at C.

For applicants with prior work experience and professional qualifications, there is a possibility to be considered through the university’s flexible entry system through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

This process allows prospective graduate apprentices to claim credit(s) against previously assessed and certificated learning, including informal learning, to be considered and recognised for academic purposes and credit within their course.

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