It Cyber Security Apprentice

Employer description:

Our client is one of Scotland's most innovative universities with over 120 years' history. They aim to have a transformational influence on the economic, social and cultural development of the west of Scotland, and beyond, by providing relevant, high quality, inclusive higher education and innovative and useful research. They aim to make the communities they serve more successful; and to create opportunities for all to participate.

Responsibilities:

• Learn key aspects of information/Cyber Security processes relating to the network including firewalls, mail filtering, web proxies, anti-virus/malware/phishing attacks
• Log and report IT related incidents, including information security breaches
• Day to day IT support including call logging, fault finding and call resolution
• Learn aspects of a wide range of common attack methods and tools, techniques and procedures used to counteract them
• Add and update content to internet and intranet sites
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments
• Learn penetration testing techniques
• Learn the fundamentals of various security frameworks and standards including Cyber Essentials and ISO27001
• Assist in improving information/Cyber Security awareness within the university

Desirable skills:

• Strong interest in IT
• Some experience in IT would be beneficial
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Organisational skills with the ability to be pro-active in planning forward
• Able to work to deadlines
• Understanding of how to deal with confidential and sensitive information 
• Flexible approach to work
• Good customer service focus
• Willingness to learn

Salary:

£13,669.25 - £18,578.50 per annum

Working week:

Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

Benefits:

• Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension
• Good culture of supporting apprentices within the company

Future prospects:

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

Important information:

This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer.  Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work.  They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support.

Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role.

On completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at SCQF Level 6. 

If you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time APPLY NOW!