Cyber Security Engineer Apprentice

Apply core cyber security concepts to AWS-based cloud environments, including identity, network, workload, and data security Advise on protection against common cloud and AWS threats, such as misconfigurations, excessive permissions, exposed services, and insecure workloads Identify, assess, and help remediate common cloud misconfigurations across AWS accounts and services Identify and support the resolution of vulnerabilities on cloud-based workloads, including virtual machines and containerised applications Monitor and respond to security alerts generated by security tooling, escalating and investigating issues with support from senior engineers Administer and support security tooling, including native AWS security services and third-party platforms Produce security insight and posture reports that help customers understand their current risk and improvement areas Assist in developing remediation plans for security findings, vulnerabilities, and configuration issues Support the implementation of cyber security tools and services within customer cloud environments Advise on compliance and regulatory alignment, helping customers understand how security controls map to frameworks and standards (e.g. ISO, CIS, NIST, etc.) Maintain clear documentation of findings, actions taken, and recommendations

Training:

Why choose our Cyber Security Engineer Level 4 Apprenticeship?

The Cyber Security Engineer apprentice can help to design, build and test secure networks, security products or systems to help protect your organisation against cyber threats.

QA is a market leader in cyber security training, with a state-of-the-art immersive cyber gamified learning, giving apprentices a hands-on learning experience in simulating a real cyber threat.

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 Security Engineer 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

Tools and technologies learned:

Apprentices will learn to use Project Ares, Python, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft PowerShell, Linux and AWS

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

Employer Description:

As an all-in Premier Amazon Web Services (AWS) partner, we empower you to optimise, modernise, and drive growth for your businesses through their use of the world’s largest cloud computing platform.​ We do this by providing bold advice, clear guidance, and smart solutions that make AWS work for you. Learn from master-of-one architects who know AWS better than the people inside it. And get more for your investment as we leverage our status with AWS to navigate funding programmes, share resources, and pinpoint cost-savings in your spend.​

Working Hours :
Days and shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Problem solving skills