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Cyber Security Apprenticeship

Employer
Aqa Education
Location
Devas Street, Manchester, M15 6EX
Salary
£21,245.00 annually
Closing date
19 Oct 2021

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Specialism
Other
Sector
Unspecified
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Higher
Start Date
January
Duration
Permanent
Security & Risk Apprenticeship

Standard: Cyber Security Technologist (Level 4 - Option: Cyber Risk Analyst)

Salary: £18,316 (Year 1) - £18,782 (Year 2) + £250 home office allowance

The successful candidate will be based in either Guildford or Manchester, depending on their geographical situation. To apply for the Cyber Security Apprenticeship in Guildford, copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk/search/details/147072/1/higher-apprenticeship/it/various-locations/cyber-security-apprenticeship
  • Develop your understanding of Information Security and Cyber Security
  • Ensure the highest levels of confidentiality, availability and integrity of AQA systems and information
  • Build life skills such as confidence, time management, organisation, change management and initiative.

As an Assistant Security Analyst, you'll work with the rest of AQA's Security & Risk Team to develop, promote, embed, and monitor a consistent and robust IT security, information security, business continuity and data protection management approach, reflecting industry best practice to ensure the highest levels of confidentiality, availability and integrity of AQA systems and information.

You'll also help to provide technical expertise, advice, support and governance on security matters and provide assurance to colleagues and senior management through the effective use of security audits and reviews.

Complete this Level 4 apprenticeship , and you could progress into a permanent role in Information Security, Systems Security or Risk, with potential future roles including: Information Security Analyst;Systems Security Analyst;Risk Analyst;Information Security Auditor.

We spend a good portion of our life at work, so AQA are dedicated to making sure you're comfortable and healthy. At AQA, you'll enjoy a 35-hour week with flexible working arrangements.

AQA offer hybrid working opportunities for all their Early Careers programmes - following a short training period in one of their offices, you will have the option to continue working in the office for at least 2 days per week. You will also receive a £250 allowance to set up your own home office.

AQA are an equal opportunities employer, and the key focus for AQA's Early Careers programmes is to attract a more diverse audience of talent that come from varying backgrounds and bring with them diversity of thought to drive forward AQA's culture, be advocates for the brand and shape their future.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

The ideal candidate will have skills in:
  • Numeracy
  • Writing
  • Confidently communicating by phone, digital and face to face
  • Microsoft Office


Personal qualities

AQA are looking for candidates who can develop the following skills:
  • Building relationships by driving collaboration and inclusion
  • Solving problems and demonstrating innovation and curiosity
  • Overcoming challenges and showing resilience
  • Seizing business opportunities
  • Being accountable and exercising professional judgement


Desired qualifications

You will need an A-Level in ICT or an equivalent qualification, such as BTEC or IBAC, to be eligible to apply.

Future prospects

To help drive their ambitions, AQA invest in the development of their people by offering a range of professional development and learning opportunities, leading to over 50% of their permanent roles being filled internally.

Complete this Level 4 apprenticeship , and you could progress into a permanent role in Information Security, Systems Security or Risk, with potential future roles including:
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Systems Security Analyst
  • Risk Analyst
  • Information Security Auditor

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