L4 Cyber Security Apprentice – RAC – Bristol, BS32 4QN – £22k-£23k

Reports to: Security Architect & Engineering Manager.

Relationships: IT & Digital Technical Teams, Managed Service Providers / Suppliers, InfoSec Team.

Key Responsibilities:

Apply procedures and controls to maintain security and control of an organisation Process cyber security helpdesk requests ensuring confidentiality, integrity and availability of digital information, meeting relevant legal and regulatory requirements for example access control requests Monitor, identify, report and escalate information security incidents and events in accordance with relevant procedures and standards Contribute to documenting the scope and evaluating the results of vulnerability assessments in accordance with management requirements Maintain an asset register of controlled environments in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and standards Monitor and detect potential security threats and escalate in accordance with relevant procedures and standards Practice continuous self-learning to keep up to date with industry trends and developments to enhance relevant skills and take responsibility for own professional development Conduct regular review of access rights to digital information assets in accordance with relevant procedures and standards Produce regular KPIs and Metrics

Need to know:

The role holder will work predominantly within a cybersecurity operational capacity with a focus on monitoring, detection and response.

They will be capable of acting outside the scope of playbooks in an out-of-the-box and on occasion “living off the land” scenario.

What you’ll need:

A drive to progress, with a hunger to learn new things and pick up increasing responsibilities Working understanding of Cyber security policies and standards based on an Information Security Management System (ISMS) Cyber security awareness and components of an effective security culture, different organisational structures and cultures, the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of an organisation's information and the impact of a poor security culture Working understanding of Core terminology of cyber security - confidentiality, integrity, availability (the CIA triad), assurance, authenticity, identification, authentication, authorisation, accountability, reliability, non-repudiation, access control Working understanding of effective offensive tactics, techniques and procedures - particularly within a blue team context Working understanding of threat hunting methodologies and techniques Working understanding of how detections work in various mediums, and how to develop them A general knowledge of vulnerability management and / or access management concepts would be beneficial General coding / scripting knowledge would be greatly beneficial

Competencies / Behaviours:

Achievement Drive Building Relationships Continuous Improvement Interpersonal and Influencing Skills Judgement and Decision-Making Leading Change Specialist Knowledge - Job Specific, technical network and security

Training:

During this apprenticeship, you will follow a fully supported training programme with LearnTech, delivered through combined classroom-based training, workplace assessment/training and online learning.

The training covers the following core occupational duties:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/cyber-security-technologist-2021-v1-0

Training Outcome:

There may be the opportunity to apply for a full-time position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
The RAC provides complete peace of mind to more than 13.6m UK personal and business members, whatever their driving needs – from breakdown assistance to insurance and a range of other motoring services. Ever since its foundation in 1897, the RAC has been consistently at the forefront of developing motoring services – from introducing uniformed patrols in 1901 and roadside emergency telephone boxes in 1912 right through to the present day when we developed the UK's first van-mounted charger for ‘flat’ electric cars.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative