Cyber Security Apprentice

City of London Police

London, EC2M 4NP

Closes in 6 days (Friday 28 February)

Posted on 10 February 2025

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Summary

At the City of London Police, we don’t just fight crime, we safeguard the technology and infrastructure keeping the Square Mile running. We’re looking for a Cyber Security Apprentice to help to protect police systems from cyber threats. This is an incredible opportunity to start your career at the heart of the UK’s policing and security network.

• Wage: £25,780 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  City of London Corporation staff can take advantage of the pension scheme. They also receive discounts and special offers for a wide range of products and services.

• Training course: Cyber security technician (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday 9:15am - 5pm core hours. Flexibility will be required for business needs.

  35 hours a week

• Possible start date:

  Monday 8 September

• Duration:

  1 year 9 months

• Positions available:

  5

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

The Cyber Security Apprenticeship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, industry-recognised qualifications, and mentorship from seasoned professionals in the field.

The apprentice will be actively involved in safeguarding the City of London Police across technical and physical infrastructure, detecting and mitigating threats, and ensuring compliance with security frameworks. Through practical learning and exposure to real-world security challenges, the apprentice will build a strong foundation for a successful career in cyber security.

Upon completion, the apprentice will have the skills and experience to progress into a permanent role in the cyber security sector.

Key Responsibilities;
As a Cyber Security Apprentice, you will work closely with security specialists to support the City of London Police & NPCC cyber security strategy. The responsibilities will include:

1. Threat Monitoring & Incident Response
• Assisting in monitoring IT systems, networks, and applications for security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Identifying and escalating potential security incidents for investigation and resolution.
• Supporting security teams in responding to cyber incidents and breaches.
• Learning to use security tools and technologies such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems and Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) solutions.

2. Risk Assessment & Vulnerability Management
• Assisting in conducting vulnerability scans and security assessments to identify potential weaknesses.
• Supporting teams in risk analysis, helping to prioritise and mitigate security threats.
• Aiding in the development and implementation of security controls to protect force assets.

3. Security Operations & Compliance
• Supporting the implementation of security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption solutions.
• Assisting in monitoring and maintaining security controls to ensure continued effectiveness.
• Helping to ensure compliance with industry standards, legal regulations, and internal security policies.
• Keeping accurate documentation of security incidents, risk assessments, and remediation activities.

4. Assurance & Compliance Support
• Assisting in the assurance and compliance regime across the organisation to maintain robust security practices.
• Supporting security audits and assessments to ensure adherence to security policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements (such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and GDPR).
• Helping to track and report on compliance status, working with internal teams to address non-conformities.
• Contributing to security governance activities, ensuring policies and procedures are up to date and effective.

5. Security Awareness & Training
• Assisting in developing cyber security awareness materials and delivering training sessions to employees.
• Supporting phishing simulation exercises and social engineering awareness initiatives.
• Helping to create guidance documents on security best practices for different teams.

6. Research & Continuous Improvement
• Keeping up to date with emerging cyber security threats, trends, and attack techniques.
• Assisting in researching and evaluating new security tools, frameworks, and best practices.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the organisation’s security posture.

Where you’ll work

Bishopsgate Police Station

182 Bishopsgate

London

EC2M 4NP

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONDON

Your training course

Cyber security technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

• Follow information security procedures
• Maintain information security controls
• Develop information security training and awareness resources
• Monitor the effectiveness of information security training and awareness
• Handle and assess the validity of security requests from a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Follow technical procedures to install and maintain technical security controls
• Monitor and report information security events
• Recognise when and how to escalate information security events in accordance with relevant procedures and standards
• Review and modify access rights to digital information systems, services, devices or data
• Maintain an inventory of digital information systems, services, devices and data storage
• Scopes cyber security vulnerability assessments
• Evaluate the results of a cyber security vulnerability assessment
• Perform routine threat intelligence gathering tasks through consulting external sources
• Undertake digital information risk assessments
• Identify and categorise threats, vulnerabilities and risks in preparation for response or escalation
• Document cyber security event information whilst preserving evidence
• Draft information management reports using standard formats appropriate to the recipients
• Review and comment upon cyber security policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
• Perform cyber security compliance checks
• Translate audit requirements and collate relevant information from log files, incident reports and other data sources
• Communication skills to co-operate as part of a multi-functional, multi-disciplinary team using a range of technical and non-technical language to provide an effective interface between internal or external users and suppliers
• Keep up-to-date with legislation and industry standards related to the implementation of cyber security in an organisation
• Follow information security procedures
• Maintain information security controls
• Develop information security training and awareness resources
• Monitor the effectiveness of information security training and awareness
• Handle and assess the validity of security requests from a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Follow technical procedures to install and maintain technical security controls
• Monitor and report information security events
• Recognise when and how to escalate information security events in accordance with relevant procedures and standards
• Review and modify access rights to digital information systems, services, devices or data
• Maintain an inventory of digital information systems, services, devices and data storage
• Scopes cyber security vulnerability assessments
• Evaluate the results of a cyber security vulnerability assessment
• Perform routine threat intelligence gathering tasks through consulting external sources
• Undertake digital information risk assessments
• Identify and categorise threats, vulnerabilities and risks in preparation for response or escalation
• Document cyber security event information whilst preserving evidence
• Draft information management reports using standard formats appropriate to the recipients
• Review and comment upon cyber security policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
• Perform cyber security compliance checks
• Translate audit requirements and collate relevant information from log files, incident reports and other data sources
• Communication skills to co-operate as part of a multi-functional, multi-disciplinary team using a range of technical and non-technical language to provide an effective interface between internal or external users and suppliers
• Keep up-to-date with legislation and industry standards related to the implementation of cyber security in an organisation

Your training plan

You will be supported to achieve the Cyber Security Level 3 apprenticeship. Theoretical training will be Biweekly with the support of the training provider. Practical training and support will be given in the workplace allowing you to embed your learning in the working environment. You will receive hours 6 per week to support with your apprenticeship studies.

More training information

The apprenticeship training will be delivered by the City of London corporation in house training provider Common Council of the City of London.
The apprenticeship training will be delivered via face-to-face training session at the Guildhall London EC2V 7HH on a fortnightly basis.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

A Level in:

• English (grade C)
• Maths (grade C)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

• Computer Science (grade C)
• IT (grade C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

Vetting Eligibility Criteria Due to the nature of this role, applicants must meet the following criteria: • Residency Requirement: You must have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years continuously. • Security Clearance: You will be required to undergo UK Security Check (SC) vetting as a condition of employment.

About this company

The City Corporation with a rich history that precedes parliament, the City Corporation has been an ever constant throughout history adapting in order to meet modern demands of the City it serves, and is home to some of the world’s most striking modern architecture. The City of London Corporation forms part of London as a whole, along with the 32 London Boroughs who have responsibility for local government services within their local area. Based at the Guildhall the City Corporation looks after and promotes the City of London.

http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, we aim to offer a permanent role within the team if a position is available. Alternatively, we shall endeavour to secure an alternative position within the City of London Corporation.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONDON

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000302154.

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Closes in 6 days (Friday 28 February)

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