Overview

Opportunity information

Salary £21000 per year

Duration 24 months

Advert closing date 31/01/2022

Description

We are looking committed individual who wants to develop an advanced understanding of cyber security to protect organisations, systems, information from attacks and unauthorised access. You’ll get exposure to different technologies and practical insights into the innovative ways we use them to protect out digital world.

  • Identify cyber vulnerabilities in a system to ensure security is maintained.
  • Identify security threats and hazards to a system, service or processes to inform risk assessments and design of security features.
  • Research and investigate attack techniques and recommend ways to defend against them
  • Support cyber security risk assessments, cyber security audits and cyber security incident management
  • Develop security designs with design justification to meet the defined cyber security parameters.
  • Configure, deploy and use computer, digital network and cyber security technology.
  • Develop program code or scripts for a computer or other digital technology for example an industrial control system
  • Write reports, give verbal reports and presentations in the context of the cyber security role
  • Manage cyber security operations processes in accordance with organisational policies and standards and business requirements.
  • Participate in cyber war gaming and simulations (technical & non-technical).for example to better understand cyber-attack and defence, rehearse responses, test and evaluate cyber security techniques
  • Keep up to date with industry trends and developments to enhance relevant skills and take responsibility for own professional development
  • Build and maintain relationships within the business
  • Ensure clear, professional communication between the team and stakeholders
  • With other optional duties based on the direction of the apprenticeship

Entry requirements

  • An aspiration for a career in Cyber Security
  • A keen interest in, or desire to learn about technology is essential
  • A technical understanding of Cyber Security
  • A good understanding of IT and Security Risk to both business processes and supporting technology
  • Knowledge of web application security, data security and public cloud security
  • Ability to interact with technical teams
  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience of developing strong relationships

Training to be provided

  • Cyber Security technician Level 4
  • Functional Skills in English and Maths if required

Things to consider

  • Flexible working environment
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 4 days for volunteering and a day off for your Birthday
  • Central office in Blackfriars, close to mainline and Underground stations, restaurant, and a variety of amenities nearby
  • Regular Social Events and Networking opportunities across Informa

Skills required

  • Professional communication
  • Technical expertise

Personal qualities

  • Communication skills.
  • Honesty.
  • Loyalty.
  • Dependability.
  • Teamwork.
  • Flexibility.
  • Self-reliance.
  • Eagerness to learn.

Future prospects

Potential permanent position on completion

Hours per week 37.5

Working week Monday to Friday

Working hours 9.00 – 17.30

Apprenticeship standard Cyber security technologist (2021) (Level 4)

LONDON, London, England, SE1 8BF

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Cyber Security Apprenticeship