Cyber Security Apprentice

Introduction

As a Cyber Security Operations Apprentice, you will help protect IT, OT and cloud systems by monitoring security alerts, supporting investigations and assisting with incident response. You'll use security tools to identify risks, record findings and develop practical cyber security skills while working alongside experienced professionals.

About the Employer

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.

What You'll Do

• Help monitor security systems and look for anything unusual.
• Support the review of security alerts with guidance from the team.
• Report security issues to more experienced team members when needed.
• Keep clear records of what you find and the actions taken.
• Learn how organisations protect their systems and respond to security incidents.
• Build your security knowledge
• Maintain awareness of security risks
• Use and support security tools
• Represent the Cyber Security team
• Support planning, reporting and compliance
• Follow secure standards and ways of working
• Support security improvements
• Guide and support cybersecurity across the business

Training Outcome

The apprentice will secure a permanent role. From there, they will have the opportunity to continue developing within the company. 

Skills Required

• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Initiative
• Patience
• Basic Microsoft skills

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C or above
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4/C above

Course Information

Course: Cyber security technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Digital

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Typically Monday to Friday. Working hours can be flexible and agreed on upon a successful application.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 7 Months

Training Provider: GINGER NUT MEDIA LIMITED

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.