Level 6 Cyber Security Apprentice
NORTH TOWER CONSULTING LIMITED
Cheltenham, GL52 8YQ
Closes in 23 days (Tuesday 18 March at 11:59pm)
Posted on 11 February 2025
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Summary
You will support our cybersecurity operations by monitoring networks for potential threats, assisting in vulnerability assessments, & helping to implement security measures. You'll work with security tools, incident response procedures, & risk management practices while working alongside experienced professionals.
- Wage
- £21,000 a year
- Training course
- Cyber security technical professional (integrated degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm, changes must be arranged with Line Managers.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 8 September
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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2
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
Your duties will include:
- When you’re not studying, you’ll take on tasks including supporting Cyber and Information Security activities, architectural reviews of proposed changes to our IT environment, and maintaining and developing awareness of current information security technology and threats, to help protect our IT systems
- As you progress through your apprenticeship, you’ll gain knowledge and experience and take on more responsibility, such as: security architecture, vulnerability scans and / or risk assessments, representing the Security Team at forums and events, and be responsible for particular policies, standards and other documents
Where you’ll work
The Manor House
The Old Grange
Bishops Cleeve
Cheltenham
GL52 8YQ
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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
Your training course
Cyber security technical professional (integrated degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
- Fluent in written communications and able to articulate complex issues.
- Makes concise, engaging and well-structured verbal presentations, arguments and explanations.
- Able to deal with different, competing interests within and outside the organisation with excellent negotiation skills.
- Able to identify the preferences, motivations, strengths and limitations of other people and apply these insights to work more effectively with and to motivate others.
- Able to work effectively with others to achieve a common goal.
- Competent in active listening and in leading, influencing and persuading others.
- Able to give and receive feedback constructively and incorporate it into his/her own development and life-long learning.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills for Technology Solutions development and can systematically analyse and apply structured problem solving techniques to complex systems and situations.
- Able to put forward, demonstrate value and gain commitment to a moderately complex technology-oriented solution, demonstrating understanding of business need, using open questions and summarising skills and basic negotiating skills.
- Can conduct effective research, using literature and other media.
- Logical thinking and creative approach to problem solving.
- Able to demonstrate a ‘security mind-set’ (how to break as well as make).
Your training plan
Cyber Security Technical Professional Integrated Degree Level 6. Workplace assessment and college block delivery (average 1 week per month).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
Other requirements
Applicants must hold 3 A Levels/ Level 3 qualification in Maths and 2 relevant stem / computer subjects equivalent to 112 UCAS points. Applicants must be able to travel within the UK.
About this company
North Tower Consulting is a customised software solutions consultancy based in Cheltenham, providing professional expertise in Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Lifecycle Management Services.
After this apprenticeship
Potential position upon completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
GC Employer Training and Apprenticeships
Apprenticeshipvcacancies@gloscol.ac.uk
0345 155 2020
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000302954.
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Closes in 23 days (Tuesday 18 March at 11:59pm)
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