Cyber Security Analyst Apprentice

Contributing to the development and operation of IS governance, standards, and procedures Assisting with security incident handling and investigations Supporting risk, vulnerability, and business impact assessments Engaging in patch monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing coordination Maintaining security registers and reporting findings Communicating threats and vulnerabilities to stakeholders Supporting governance forums and committees with management information Staying updated on security technologies and trends to recommend improvements

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:

The apprenticeship offers exposure to advanced security practices and governance, preparing candidates for roles such as Information Security Analyst, Security Operations Specialist, or Governance and Risk Consultant. Long-term prospects include progression within the university’s Digital IT team or broader cybersecurity roles in the industry.

Employer Description:

The University of Salford’s Digital IT function focuses on digital strategy and information security (IS). IS is essential for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the university’s IT systems and data. The team works across technologies to ensure security compliance and proactively improves the security posture of the organisation. Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to the university’s culture, aiming to create a collaborative and innovative environment that adapts to changing needs.

Working Hours :
Days and shifts to be confirmed.

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