Junior Cyber Security Technician: Start Your Career

Back TO Work; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Back TO Work is assisting a South Yorkshire manufacturing client in recruiting a Junior Cyber Security Technician to start a career protecting critical systems and digital assets. The role offers hands-on experience across security operations, incident monitoring, risk management, and user awareness initiatives.

You will work with experienced IT and cyber professionals, gaining practical exposure to monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and policy updates while developing essential security

Qualifications

• Interest in cyber security and technology.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and assist with incident investigations.
• Support cyber security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Assist with maintaining cyber security policies and procedures.
• Help manage user access controls and account security.
• Monitor network and system activity for unusual behaviour.
• Support endpoint protection and security software management.
• Assist with cyber awareness training for employees.
• Maintain documentation and security records.
• Collaborate with IT and operations to mitigate risks.
• Support compliance with data protection and cyber security standards.

Skills

Cyber security interest

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Procedural discipline

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

College leaver / Apprenticeship

Job description

Back TO Work is assisting a South Yorkshire manufacturing client in recruiting a Junior Cyber Security Technician to start a career protecting critical systems and digital assets. The role offers hands-on experience across security operations, incident monitoring, risk management, and user awareness initiatives.

You will work with experienced IT and cyber professionals, gaining practical exposure to monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and policy updates while developing essential security