Cyber Security Technician Apprentice

Main Duties: 

Support clients’ cyber security systems both remotely and on-site, ensuring effective controls are in place.  Respond promptly to cyber security alerts, following defined processes and escalating when needed.  Monitor backup infrastructure, perform restore tests, and address issues or failures.  Identify, triage, and resolve security vulnerabilities using tools like Microsoft Defender and VSA.  Assist clients with Cyber Essentials certification, gathering data and identifying compliance gaps.  Support internal ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus accreditations, including audits and penetration tests.  Maintain clear communication with the team, providing updates on work and suggesting improvements.  Pursue ongoing professional development and ensure apprenticeship assessments are completed on time. 

Training:

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 within the network environment.

QA's exclusive partnership with Circadence Corporation, the pioneer of the hands-on gamified learning platform Project Ares®, allows us to uniquely incorporate hands-on scenario training into our cyber security apprenticeships. The Project Ares platform offers a totally immersive experience, using automated features to support skills adoption with an in-game advisor, Athena, who advises our players through scenario-based challenges.

The platform scenarios replicate the unpredictability and escalating levels of complexity that cyberattacks can present. It drives high levels of engagement through leaderboards and badges, elements used widely in the gaming world. 

QA’s Cyber Defender & Responder Level 4 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:

Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills in a safe, but realistic environment Apply all of the acquired skills throughout the programme, with added scoring of players and opponent actions with replay for object assessment Take part in hands-on training and active-learning models that increase retention rates by 75% so that cyber apprentices can prepare for real-world challenges

Training Outcome:

90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship. 
Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks.  

Benefits: 

Ongoing training and development You will get your birthday off Commitment to staff wellbeing Access to financial advice Calendar of social events Staff, family and friends, discount Give a day to charity Mental health support Company sick pay Free eye test Complimentary refreshments and fruit Free car parking 24 hour advice and information line Enhanced annual leave with service Exclusive rewards website Salary review after 12 months

Employer Description:
David Allen offer a range of high quality services with specialised staff in Accountancy, Financial Services, IT Solutions and Tax in Cumbria and across the UK.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Non judgemental