Cyber Security Apprentice in Great Malvern

Malvern Panalytical is seeking a motivated and curious Cybersecurity Apprentice to join our IT and Security team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands‐on experience while developing the skills needed to build a career in cybersecurity within a global, technology‐driven organisation.

Training course: Cyber Security Technologist (2021) (Level 4)

Hours: 37 hours 30 minutes a week

Duration: 1 year 8 months

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands‐on experience.

What you'll do at work:

• Support the monitoring of security systems, alerts, and potential threats
• Assist in identifying and responding to security incidents
• Help maintain and improve security controls, policies, and procedures
• Contribute to vulnerability assessments and risk analysis activities
• Support user awareness initiatives and promote cybersecurity best practices
• Assist with audits, compliance activities, and documentation
• Work collaboratively with IT teams to ensure secure system operations

Where you'll work:

Grovewood Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1XZ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider: QA LIMITED

Training course content:

• Discover vulnerabilities in a system by using a mix of research and practical exploration.
• Analyse and evaluate security threats and hazards to a system or service or processes.
• Research and investigate common attack techniques and relate these to normal and observed digital system behaviour and recommend how to defend against them.
• Undertake security risk assessments for simple systems without direct supervision and propose basic remediation advice in the context of the employer.
• Source and analyse security cases and describe what threats, vulnerability or risks are mitigated and identify any residual areas of concern.
• Identify and follow organisational policies and standards for information and cyber security.
• Configure, deploy and use computer, digital network and cyber security technology.
• Recommend improvements to the cyber security posture of an employer or customer based on research into future potential cyber threats.
• Write program code or scripts to meet a given design requirement in accordance with employers' coding standards.
• Design, build, test and troubleshoot a network incorporating more than one subnet with static and dynamic routes.
• Develop information security policies or processes to address a set of identified risks.
• Take an active part in security audits against recognised cyber security standards.
• Develop plans for incident response for approval within defined governance arrangements.
• Recognise anomalies in observed digital system data structures and behaviours.
• Manage local response to non‐major incidents in accordance with a defined procedure.

Why choose our Cyber Defender & Responder Level 4 apprenticeship?

• The Cyber Defender & Responder apprentice will use investigation techniques and analytics skills to defend against and respond to cyber incidents.
• Develop problem‐solving and critical thinking skills in a safe but realistic environment.
• Take part in hands‐on training and active‐learning models that increase retention rates.

Requirements:

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills: Analytical skills

Other requirements:

Entry requirements: An A‐Level in ICT or an International Baccalaureate at Level 3 ICT or an 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.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, you must provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.

About this employer:

At Malvern Panalytical, you'll be part of a team that uses advanced technologies to solve complex challenges across industries including pharmaceuticals, materials science, and academia. We are committed to developing talent and providing a supportive environment where you can grow and succeed.

Company benefits:

• Structured apprenticeship programme with formal training and qualifications
• Hands‐on experience in a global organisation
• Mentorship from experienced cyber security professionals