Cyber Security Engineer Apprentice

· Assist with reviewing and investigating security alerts and user/device activity via Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Cloud Apps.

· Monitor and contribute to the improvement of data retention, classification and labelling through Microsoft Purview.

· Help document security incidents, lessons learned, and recovery actions.

· Participate in access reviews, identity lifecycle audits, and conditional access enforcement.

· Shadow patching, vulnerability management and secure configuration reviews across endpoints and services.

· Draft and update procedural documentation, such as acceptable use guidance, email security, and phishing response runbooks.

· Engage in security awareness efforts, including user training materials and simulated phishing tests.

· Rotate through departments to gain foundational knowledge of infrastructure, networking, and service operations.

· Follow and help enforce Group policies on data protection, safeguarding, and acceptable use.

· Undertake learning and development as part of the Level 4 Cyber Security Technician apprenticeship programme.

· Log and reflect on learning outcomes as part of the required 20% off-the-job training activity



Training Outcome:

Progression to cyber security engineer or cyber risk analyst



Employer Description:
London South East College are a vibrant and diverse college delivering courses and apprenticeships across South East London

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 08:30-5:00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Awareness of basic IT,Cyber security concepts


  • Location: Rookery Lane Bromley BR2 8HE
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
  • Posted: 12-Aug-2025
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk