Cyber Security Engineer Apprentice

Assisting in monitoring and maintaining IT security systems (firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection) Supporting the identification and assessment of security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks Helping respond to security incidents and participating in investigations under supervision Maintaining documentation on security policies, procedures, and standards Participating in security audits and compliance checks Assisting with user awareness training and promoting best practices Staying up-to-date with the latest cyber security trends and technologies

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:
Specialist Network Operations Ltd (SNO) is a trusted provider of network managed services, specialising in monitoring and managing large-scale fibre optic networks. Established in 2017, we’ve expanded into Managed IT Services for SMEs, delivering cloud-first solutions powered by Microsoft technologies like M365 and Azure. Our mission is to keep networks secure, efficient, and future-ready.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm with 30 minutes lunch break.

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