Junior Cyber Security Analyst - Apprenticeship
- Employer
- Paragon Bank Plc
- Location
- 51, Homer Road, Solihull, B91 3QJ
- Salary
- £18,000.00 annually
- Closing date
- 8 Aug 2021
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- Specialism
- Other
- Sector
- Unspecified
- Role Type
- Apprenticeship, Higher
- Start Date
- August
- Duration
- Permanent
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Autonomy:
Influence:
Complexity:
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
Knowledge:
Business Skill:
Candidates will be required to demonstrate the below:
Personal qualities
You must observe proper standards of market conduct.
As well as having a:
Desired qualifications
GCSE's (or equivalent) Grade 4/C or above:
A Levels (or equivalent) all at a minimum of Pass / Grade C
Candidates will be required to take and pass an aptitude test with a focus on functional maths.
Relatable / translatable qualifications within the following subject areas:
Future prospects
Will be discussed upon interview.
- The role supports the overall Cyber Security Strategy which underpins the IT
- Work against key HR and other mandated procedures and processes
- Data Protection Acts and other applicable legislation
- Enforcing policy and reporting breaches in policy
- Work towards NIST framework
Influence:
- Successful candidate will have minimal influence. May work alone, or interact with immediate colleagues
Complexity:
- Delivery of the daily security operations that is a key component of the VMP (Vulnerability Management Programme)
- Reduce backlog of security vulnerabilities within the IT portfolio and ensure new vulnerabilities are addressed in an appropriate timescale
- Support project work from an IT security viewpoint as required, including the take on of new services
- Review output from security monitors and tools and escalate or take appropriate action accordingly
- Respond appropriately to audit recommendations
- Support patching and other preventative security-related activities as needed
- Attend all Apprenticeship modules and where applicable pass exams within agreed timescales
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
Knowledge:
- Follow core processes and procedures such as change control and incident logging
- Keep appropriate records and update documentation or checklists as applicable
- Maintain awareness of security threat landscape pertaining to Paragon services and advise accordingly
Business Skill:
- Offer excellent to customer support (Incl. Internal Customers)
- Written or verbal communication to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Delivery of Projects (Role specific and Apprenticeship specific) by using various Project delivery methods
Candidates will be required to demonstrate the below:
- A Passion for Cyber Security and a keen interest in IT
- Excellent IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft suite
- Basic knowledge of cyber security technologies and Cyber risk
- Ability to work as part of a team and to build strong working relationships
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail, analytical skill and ab ability to analyse and interpret data
- Complex and methodical thinking
- Ability to effectively priorities and work under pressure
- Requirement to support apprenticeship program and learning by out of hours work
Personal qualities
- You must act with integrity
- You must act with due skill, care and diligence
- You must be open and co-operative with the FCA, PRA and other regulators
- You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly
You must observe proper standards of market conduct.
As well as having a:
- Full clean driving licence [travelling will be required for the role]
Desired qualifications
GCSE's (or equivalent) Grade 4/C or above:
- Math's
- English
- I.C.T
A Levels (or equivalent) all at a minimum of Pass / Grade C
- Math's
- English
- I.C.T
Candidates will be required to take and pass an aptitude test with a focus on functional maths.
Relatable / translatable qualifications within the following subject areas:
- Cyber
- Information / Data
- IT Related
- Risk and Governance
- Audit
Future prospects
Will be discussed upon interview.
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