Cyber Security Consultant Apprentice

Duties & Responsibilities: 

Identifying threats: Identifying potential threats to an organization's data, networks, and computer systems (Cyber security Risk assessments)  Developing security policies: Creating and implementing security policies and procedures that account for legal, regulatory, and operational requirements  (achieving ISO 27001, DORA compliance Cyber essentials)  Monitoring compliance: Ensuring that policies are being followed  Responding to security breaches: Investigating and responding to security breaches in real-time  Conducting risk assessments: Performing periodic risk assessments and penetration tests  Developing best practices: Developing and promoting best practices for information security  Providing technical advice: Providing technical advice to clients or training employees on security awareness  Preparing reports: Preparing reports for clients and making recommendations for solutions  Managing third parties: Identifying and ranking third parties that pose a risk to the organization  Code delivery: Develop programme code/scripts for Aqua Infrastructure

Training:

Why choose our Cyber Security Risk Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship?
The Cyber Security Risk Analyst apprenticeship builds and apply an understanding of cyber security to protect your organisation, systems, information, personal data and people from attacks and unauthorised access. 
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 Risk Analyst 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 Support an organisation's formal security governance, regulatory and compliance (GRC) and interact with risk assessments and risk mitigations 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 finishing their apprenticeship. 
Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks. 

Company Benefits:

Private Health Care Company Mobile Occasional International Travel  Paid Training & Development Salary Sacrifice Scheme for cyclists and car users (Qualification period for the car scheme) Company Pension

Employer Description:
Aqua Global was founded in 1983 in London. 40+ years later, Aqua have supported clients in 28 countries around the world, specialising in providing message automation within the areas of payments, treasury, trade finance and statement processing.

Working Hours :
All details will be confirmed upon interview.

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