Apprentice Cyber Security Analyst

• Reference - VN-11716
• Role Type - Apprenticeship - Permanent
• Location - Hove
• Salary - £18,600
• Closing Date - 18/03/2019

Company Info

We take pride in being there for our customers. We help them deal with whatever life has in store and support them in achieving financial security, and that’s thanks to the talented and dedicated people who work with us. For us, ‘social responsibility’ is not just a buzzword. It defines us and runs through everything we do for our customers and as an employer. And working with us, you’ll get a competitive reward package and have the flexibility and autonomy to deliver your personal, business and career goals.

Department Info

From Administration to Purchasing and Legal, as well as Group Real Estate, Taxation, IT and much more besides – Shared Services support our businesses across the UK and abroad. We enable our business units to do what they do best while we deliver core services and processes that have a real impact on our company-wide efficiency, profitability and strategic growth. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Job Duties

• Successfully complete all modules, project work and case studies of the Cyber Security Technologist Apprenticeship Programme.
• Operation and configuration of key security tools.
• Keeping up to date with the latest threats and vulnerabilities to ensure operational tools and processes are current.
• Provide recommendations and technical guidance on the adoption of new security tools.
• Working with the business areas to understand key activities and identify potential key threats.
• Assisting with Incident Management.  Including regular Management Information and following up of Root Cause Analysis.
• Collation of critical Management Information across the group.
• Skills Required

Qualifications

• Self-disciplined, reliable and responsible
• Self-motivated
• Strong analytical and logical thinking
• Attention to detail
• An enthusiastic learner
• Genuine interest in cyber security
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• 5 GCSEs or equivalent (Grade: A* to C or 9 to 4)

Including Mathematics and English Language or equivalent study experience or experience.

You have an A-Level in ICT, an Advanced Apprenticeship in a similar subject or an international Baccalaureate at level 3 in ICT.

Skills

• Self-disciplined, reliable and responsible
• Self-motivated
• Strong analytical and logical thinking
• Attention to detail
• An enthusiastic learner
• Genuine interest in cyber security
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Whatever your role, we reward ability, performance and attitude with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Our employees have a wide range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, life assurance, dependants' pensions, at least 22 days’ holiday, performance related bonuses, a variety of share schemes, discounts at both a huge range of high street stores and our own great products, your hard work will be rewarded when you join us.