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Apprentice Cyber Security

Employer
SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED
Location
Severn Trent Centre, 2 St John's Street, Coventry, CV1 2LZ
Salary
£17,194.00 annually
Closing date
13 Feb 2023

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

You'll be supported every step of the way, by your line manager and mentor.

With almost all personal data now stored online, cyber security attacks have the potential to completely ruin businesses - not to mention people's lives - in the process.

You'll work with our cyber security to prevent attacks that could harm our organisation.

The leading purpose of working in Cyber Security is to protect sensitive files from hackers, DDos attacks, and secure our customers information and personal data your role is usually office based.

You'll interact with a broad range of people internally and externally including suppliers and customers, technical specialists, non-specialists, peers, and senior representatives.

What you will learn
  • You will learn a range of skills, such as identifying threats or understanding attackers, being creative in order to address cyber security threats, and being resourceful to combat attackers.
  • You will need to follow ethical and legal methods of prevention against Cyber Crime and will learn of the applicable laws and how they apply to our organisation
  • You will also learn how to employ the technology you have effectively, maintaining it and updating it and the threat landscape changes, responding to new threats and concerns
  • You'll develop and apply practical knowledge of information security to deliver solutions that fulfil an organisations requirement

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

Within our Cyber Security team you will complete the Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist Apprenticeship standard, allowing you to develop the skills & experience required to become an expert within our Cyber Security team. You'll combine on-the-job learning with formal, nationally recognised development training. A Personal Development Plan will help drive your career progression, set, agreed & regularly reviewed with your line manager.

What we're looking for
We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long-term.

We'd love you to be someone with...
  • A 'can do' attitude - willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions and who takes pride in their work
  • A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment
  • Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving
  • No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so you'll need to be quick to respond!
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams
  • Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences
  • Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required).

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

By the end of this programme, you will take up an Associate Information Security role, where you will be able to put your skills to action

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent any subject x 5 (Grade A*-C or 4-9) Essential

Things to consider

* Roles close on 24th March 2023 * Check your diary - assessments will run from 17th Apr - 12th May, over Zoom

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