Cyber Security Apprenticeship L3

If you are interested in applying for an apprenticeship, please apply now by sharing the following information:

Full Legal Name (at the time of study)
DOB
Current Postcode
Telephone Number
Which qualification you are interested in

Please send this to - Holly.Carnell@northernskills.co.uk


A brief look into the role of a Cyber Security Apprentice-

• This occupation is found in all sectors where information is held digitally and where that information is an asset that needs to be protected including but not limited to finance, retail, telecoms, health, media, manufacturing and local authorities.
• The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide first line cyber security support. This requires individuals to monitor and detect potential security threats and escalate as necessary and to support secure and uninterrupted business operations of an organisation through the implementation of cyber security mechanisms and the application of cyber security procedures and controls.
• To contribute to the delivery of a security culture across an organisation, understanding vulnerabilities and threats and supporting the development of an organisation's cyber security maturity. To apply procedures and controls to maintain security and control of an organisation, and process security requests ensuring confidentiality, integrity and availability of information stored digitally.
• In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with a wide range of stakeholders including colleagues, managers, customers and internal and external suppliers. They would typically work as a member of a team; this may be office based or virtual. The employee will interact with, and influence colleagues and will have working level contact with customers, suppliers and partners in their capacity as an individual contributor.
• An employee in this occupation will be responsible for supporting a cyber security function (frequently a Security Operations Centre or Network Operations Centre) working under supervision. The employee will be conducting specific cyber security tasks to defined procedures and standards. Specific cyber security mechanisms and controls that an individual would be required to implement would include: patching software, installing software updates, implementing access control, configuring firewalls, security incident and event management tools (SIEM) tools and protection tools (Anti-virus, Anti-malware, Anti-spam).
• They will be responsible for their own activities with other resources made available to them as required. As directed, the employee will engage with specific cyber security events. The employee will be expected to work with internal and external stakeholders under general direction. They will use discretion in identifying and responding to complex issues and assignments and will usually receive specific instructions and will have work reviewed at frequent milestones. They will be expected to determine when issues should be escalated to a higher level.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Can work independently/part of a team when needed
• Able to think logically and problem solve
• Communication skills - Written / Verbal
• Interest in ICT in general

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Friendly
• Approachable
• Easy to talk to
• Adaptable
• Flexible
• Motivated

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• You MUST have the following grades to be eligible for the Program.
  
  GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/C+
  We are able to accept Functional Skills L2 also.

Please note - if you do not have evidence of the above, your application will be rejected.

FUTURE PROSPECTS

• Once fully qualified you will be able to apply for full time positions that are related to the field of study

REALITY CHECK This vacancy is to start immediately therefore you must be available to start before applying.
The closing date, interview date and start date are subject to change. This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment. Individuals are able to undertake an apprenticeship at a higher level than a qualification they currently hold, including any previously completed apprenticeships. Individuals can also undertake an apprenticeship at the same level, or lower level than a qualification they already hold as long as the new apprenticeship allows for new skills to be acquired and the content of the training is materially different from any previous qualification or apprenticeship. Northern Skills will check candidates' eligibility prior to any interviews.
Please be aware that as Northern Skills provide a recruitment matching service, we will also consider you for roles which pay the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage. NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE

• Please be aware that as Northern Skills provide a recruitment matching service, we will also consider you for roles which pay the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage unless you make it known to us that you are NOT able to consider this salary.
• An employer is legally allowed to pay ANY first year apprentice of ANY age the National Apprenticeship Minimum Wage for their first 12 months of the apprenticeship.
• The Apprenticeship minimum wage is currently £4.81 per hour
  Rising to £5.28 per hour from April 2023.

Please be aware, not all employers will offer this salary and some will offer higher.