Cyber Security Engineer Apprentice (L4) – Givenergy – Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 9HX – £20k-£23.8k

Please note that this job description is a general overview and responsibilities may evolve over time. 
 
The role involves identifying security risks, threats and vulnerabilities to inform information security systems and design effective security controls. It includes identifying attacks, unusual behaviour, supporting security risk assessments, incident management, configuring security technology, and developing scripts for deploying configuration and querying logs. Responsibilities also cover reviewing logs and configuration, cybersecurity operations, participating in simulations, and staying updated with industry trends.  
 
The role requires consideration of current and future security configuration of Microsoft Azure, AWS, local networks and internet connectivity. You’ll be implementing security controls and preventing data breaches using a selection of industry tools and techniques.  
 
In addition to the above, you will also:

Identify security vulnerabilities in a system to ensure security is effectively maintained.  Identify security threats and risks to a system, service or processes to inform risk assessments and design of security features.    Research and investigate attack techniques and recommend ways to defend against them.    Support cyber security risk assessments, cyber security audits and cyber security incident management.  Develop security designs with design justification to meet the defined cyber security parameters.  Configure, deploy and use computer, digital network and cyber security technology.  Develop program code or scripts for a computer or other digital technology for example exploring security log information and applying security baseline configurations to computer systems.  
Write reports, give verbal reports and presentations in the context of the cyber security role.  Manage cyber security operations processes in accordance with organisational policies and standards and business requirements.  Participate in cyber security simulations (technical & non-technical) for example to better understand cyber-attack and defence, rehearse responses, test and evaluate cyber security techniques. Keep up to date with industry trends and developments to enhance relevant skills and take responsibility for own professional development.  Work from a given design requirement to design, build and test digital networks.  Analyse security requirements and develop a security case taking account of all applicable laws and regulations.  Implement structured and reasoned security controls in a digital system in accordance with a security case.  Prevent security breaches using a variety of tools, techniques and processes. 

Training:

Expected duration:  21 months 
Apprenticeship level: Level 4  
Programme: Cyber Security Technologist (Engineer pathway) 

During this apprenticeship, you will follow a fully supported training programme with LearnTech, delivered through combined weekly remote classroom-based training, workplace assessment/training and online learning working towards completing the Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist qualification. 

The training covers the following core occupational duties:  

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/cyber-security-technologist-2021-v1-0  

Training Outcome:
Upon competion of the apprenticeship, the applicant will have a Level 4 qualification as a cyber security technologist.

Employer Description:
GivEnergy is the UK’s no. 1 provider of residential battery storage systems, with a mission to empower energy freedom for all. The GivEnergy range includes inverters, battery systems, EV chargers, energy management software, and a host of supporting accessories. Together, these products create an end-to-end ecosystem for customers to control their energy. With a GivEnergy system, customers can store energy – either from the grid and/or renewables. They can then peak shave and power their lives cheaply, sustainably, and with informed autonomy.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Computer networks - Basic,Operating systems knowledge,Familiarity with security tool,Up to date with cyber trends,Basic code writing