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Security Consultant Apprentice (Pentest People)

Employer
PENTEST PEOPLE LIMITED
Location
CW1, The Coachworks, Leeds, LS2 7EH
Salary
£9,379.50 annually
Closing date
2 Feb 2023

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Specialism
Other
Sector
Unspecified
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Higher
Start Date
February
Duration
Permanent
What will the apprentice be doing?

The role will be working within Pentest Peoples consultancy team based in the Round Foundry near central Leeds. The Security Consultant role involves using Pentest Peoples automated (cloud based) vulnerability scanners. These tools are used to perform external vulnerability assessments on client's infrastructures.

Your duties and responsibilities in this role will consist of:
  • Planning and managing the delivery of external security tests and associated information
  • Undertaking additional security assessments such as external penetration testing and other projects as required
  • Communicating directly with key project stakeholders; including clients, both orally and in writing
  • Producing accurate and thorough reports and managing secure delivery to the client
  • Reviewing reports written by other team members, ensuring that discrepancies are detected and resolved

Candidate requirements:

Pentest People are looking for someone with a strong technical background who is able to demonstrate a passion for network security related subjects, including but not limited to:
  • Infrastructure penetration testing
  • Web application security testing and vulnerability research

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator and be able to build professional rapports.

This role is perfect for someone with passion and drive to learn with a 'can-do' attitude. Someone who is not afraid of hard work and strives to impress!

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Estio apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we've purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.

Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.

Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist, with training in how to:
  • Discover potential vulnerabilities, threats and hazards in your systems, services and processes
  • Develop security designs and configure, deploy and use appropriate cyber security technology to protect your business.
  • Identify, analyse and develop security cases to defend against potential threats
  • Write program code or scripts to meet a given design requirement that improves your cyber security
  • Understand latest attack techniques and recommend ways to defend against them

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
  • The role offers long term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, All round technical knowledge

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent) Essential
GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent) Essential

Things to consider

Planning and managing the delivery of external security tests and associated information. Undertaking additional security assessments such as external penetration testing and other projects as required. Communicating directly with key project stakeholders; including clients, both orally and in writing. Producing accurate and thorough reports and managing secure delivery to the client. Reviewing reports written by other team members, ensuring that discrepancies are detected and resolved.

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