Advanced Apprentice Cyber Security - (IM&T)

Cyber Security training courses; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security training provider is looking for a Cyber Security Apprentice in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves working with experienced teams on tasks across multiple placements, communicating security risks, and supporting security incident management. Ideal candidates must have 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English. A competitive salary is available, and the position offers opportunities for growth and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Employee share plans

Qualifications

• GCSEs must include Maths and English.
• Proven ability to support learning and development.
• Capability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support learning with tasks across placements.
• Communicate security risks to stakeholders.
• Assist in incidents and vulnerability management.
• Support in investigating security breaches.

Skills

Communication of security risks

Incident management

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Problem-solving

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 / A*-C including Maths & English

Job description

Description

Job title: Cyber Security Apprentice

Location: Barrow-in Furness (Cumbria)

Salary: Starting from £14,527 - £23,493 per annum dependent on age, with annual progression through the scheme duration

What you'll be doing:

• To support learning and development, you will work with experienced teams on tasks and projects through a rotation of placements.
• Communicate security risks and issues to business managers and other stakeholders and then apply and maintain specific security controls as required by organisational policy and local risk assessments.
• Supporting incidents and vulnerability management.
• Supports the investigation of minor security breaches in accordance with established procedures.
• Assists users in defining their access rights and privileges.
• Performs non‑standard security administration tasks and resolves security administration issues.
• Provides advice and guidance to business stakeholders on security best practice and application of security policies.
• Gather and analyse data and prepare reports to feed information back.
• Conducts and supports security risk assessments and facilitates remedial activities to improve security performance.

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The IM&T (Information Management & Technology Team):

Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. A career here means using your passion and ingenuity to defend national security with breakthrough technology and intelligence solutions. It's rewarding work that truly makes a difference. And as you tackle critical projects, you'll work alongside a supportive team – driven by a shared ambition to protect what really matters. As an Advanced Cyber Security Technician Apprentice you will experience, learn and develop key skills to help you manage complex projects across the Submarines business whilst also being involved in an exciting period of change and development in the IM&T function.

The Submarines Team:

Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century. The Astute class will equip the Royal Navy with its largest and most capable generation of attack submarines. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state‑of‑the‑art vessels. In total, seven boats will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes. Dreadnought is the successor to the Vanguard class of nuclear deterrent submarines. We will deliver four submarines to the Royal Navy, with the first submarine entering service in the early 2030s. Dreadnought is widely considered to be one of the world's most complex engineering challenges.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Export Control/Security:

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Click here for more information on national security vetting levels.

Qualification requirements

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4 / A*- C which must include Maths & English