Cyber Security Engineer Apprentice

Assisting in monitoring and maintaining IT security systems (firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection) Supporting the identification and assessment of security threats, vulnerabilities and risks Assisting with security incident investigations and response activities Maintaining documentation on security policies, procedures and standards Participating in security audits and compliance checks Assisting with user awareness training and promoting best practices Staying up-to-date with the latest cyber security trends and technologies

You’ll work alongside experienced cyber security and IT professionals to protect systems, networks and data from cyber threats while gaining practical experience across a range of security disciplines.

Why choose our Cyber Security Engineer Level 4 apprenticeship? The Cyber Security Engineer apprentice can help to design, build and test secure networks, security products or systems to help protect your organisation against cyber threats. QA is a market leader in cyber security training, with a state-of-the-art immersive cyber gamified learning, giving apprentices a hands-on learning experience in simulating a real cyber threat.

QA's exclusive partnership with Circadence Corporation, the pioneer of the hands-on gamified learning platform Project Ares®, allows us to uniquely incorporate hands-on scenario training into our cyber security apprenticeships. The Project Ares platform offers a totally immersive experience, using automated features to support skills adoption with an in-game advisor, Athena, who advises our players through scenario-based challenges.

The platform scenarios replicate the unpredictability and escalating levels of complexity that cyberattacks can present. It drives high levels of engagement through leaderboards and badges, elements used widely in the gaming world.

QA’s Cyber Security Engineer Level 4 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to: Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills in a safe, but realistic environment Apply all of the acquired skills throughout the programme, with added scoring of players and opponent actions with replay for object assessment Take part in hands-on training and active-learning models that increase retention rates by 75% so that cyber apprentices can prepare for real-world challenges Tools and technologies learned: Apprentices will learn to use Project Ares, Python, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft PowerShell, Linux and AWS.

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

SNO is a trusted provider of network operations, managed IT services, cloud solutions and cyber security services. Since launching in 2017, we've grown into an international organisation supporting customers across the UK, US and beyond. Our team of more than 100 specialists help businesses stay connected, secure and future-ready through innovative technology solutions.

Entry requirements: 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) You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information please visit the UK ENIC website.

20 days holiday allowance, increasing to 25 with service, plus UK bank holidays Company pension scheme Hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive IT security environment Opportunities to work with cutting-edge security technologies and solutions Mentorship from experienced cyber security professionals Competitive apprenticeship salary with potential for progression upon completion