Apprenticeship · Level 4
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 24-month Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist Apprenticeship.
- Gain hands-on experience in cloud security monitoring, incident response, and risk assessment.
- Earn £24,000 per year, working 37 hours per week.
- Applications close on 2027-02-17.
- Upon successful completion, you will roll-off into a permanent role within Thales UK.
About the Role
As a Cloud Assurance and Cyber Security Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience and practical knowledge in cyber security, particularly focused on security operations and safeguarding cloud platforms. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the security and integrity of critical systems while gaining exposure to government-level security operations.
What You Will Learn:
- Cloud Security Monitoring: Assist in monitoring and maintaining the security of the Thales adopted public cloud infrastructure (e.g., Azure, Google Cloud) in compliance with government security guidelines.
- Incident Response: Support the reporting, investigation and analysis of security incidents and potential breaches within classified environments, helping to resolve issues swiftly.
- Security Auditing: Help perform regular audits of cloud-based systems to ensure compliance with security protocols and government regulations.
- Risk and Vulnerability Assessments: Participate in identifying vulnerabilities within cloud services, maintaining Risk reporting mechanisms and proposing mitigations to improve security posture.
- Compliance & Governance: Assist in ensuring that the Thales cloud environments comply with government policies, such as GDPR, NCSC guidelines, and other relevant frameworks.
- Collaboration with Development Teams: Work alongside cloud architects, developers, and engineers to ensure security is integrated into all stages of development, from design to deployment.
- Training & Development: Engage in continuous learning and development, including completing certifications relevant to cloud security and government standards.
Training
This is a 24-month programme aligned to the Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist Apprenticeship standard and delivered in partnership with a digital specialist provider. The programme is delivered via a virtual learning model consisting of live taught lectures and online learning materials.
What happens at the end
Upon successful completion, you will roll-off into a permanent role within Thales UK.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
Qualifications
- GCSE 5 subjects to include English and Maths (grade 9-4 (A-C)) - essential
- A Level ICT (grade C, or above) - essential
Key details
- Wage: £24,000 a year
- Working week: Monday - Friday. 8 hours, Monday - Thursday. 5 hours on a Friday.
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Duration: 2 Years
- Start date: 2027-09-06
- Closing date: 2027-02-17
- Apprenticeship standard: Cyber security technologist (2021) (level 4)
- Training provider: QA LIMITED