ICT Cyber Security Apprentice – Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Are you passionate about technology and eager to develop your skills in IT? Do you want to help us keep our local community safe? Yes? This opportunity will be perfect for you!
We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual to join us as our next ICT Cyber Security Apprentice. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop hands‑on experience in delivering high-quality, security‑focused ICT support. As part of our dedicated team, you will gain practical skills in supporting, monitoring, and securing a range of ICT systems and infrastructure, while developing an understanding of cyber security best practices and threat mitigation.
As an ICT Apprentice your development will be our priority, joining a dedicated apprenticeship course will give you the skills to set you up for the future.
You might be leaving education, wanting to kickstart your career in ICT or looking for a new challenge, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Interested? Apply below!
Key Responsibilities
- Experience first and second-line support as part of the ICT Security Team, ensuring high levels of service and support.
- Participate in the incident, service request, and knowledge management practices within the ICT Security function, learning and using appropriate ITSM tools.
- Escalate complex issues to the ICT Security Manager, relevant colleagues, and/or third and fourth line support where appropriate, while gaining experience of maintaining ownership and communication.
- Develop experience of maintaining detailed and accurate documentation of NFRS ICT assets, configurations, incidents, problems, changes, known errors, and workarounds, ensuring adherence to industry standard procedures.
- Assist in ensuring agreed SLAs and KPIs are met, to maintain service quality and compliance with industry best practice. Helping identify and plan service improvement initiatives where appropriate.
- Triage, troubleshoot and resolve service requests and incidents, document and process changes related to ICT systems and software.
- To assist with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of ICT systems and software to ensure security, resilience and service continuity. Including regular patching, upgrades, backups and documentation reviews.
- To gain experience of management and administration of user accounts, privileges and access rights in accordance with NFRS policy and industry best practice. Including supporting onboarding/offboarding processes, account setup and equipment provisioning.
- Develop the capability to undertake security risk assessments, generate remediation plans and provide recommendations in-line with industry best practice.
- To gain experience in the monitoring and maintenance of the performance, security, and integrity of systems and software. Perform regular maintenance, upgrades, and configuration audits. Triage security issues and threats, ensuring minimal dis
Salary: National minimum/ Living wage
Contract type: Full Time
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ICT Cyber Security Apprentice – Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service employer: National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.
West Midlands Fire Service is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its employees. With a strong commitment to inclusive workplace practices, we offer a supportive work culture that encourages personal and professional growth. Our focus on innovative reward and recognition strategies ensures that every team member feels valued and motivated, making WMFS a truly rewarding place to work.
Contact Details:
National Fire Chiefs Council Limited. Recruitment Team
