What will you be doing

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Cyber Security Apprentice to join our team. This apprenticeship is designed to provide hands-on experience in cyber security, helping you build a strong foundation in protecting digital assets and managing security operations within the payments industry.
You will work alongside experienced cyber security professionals, gaining real-world experience in areas such as threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance.

Be responsible for and deliver:

• Assist in monitoring and responding to security alerts and incidents.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of security tools such as SIEM, endpoint protection, and vulnerability scanners.
• Help conduct regular security assessments and audits.
• Learn to identify and mitigate cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Assist in managing identity and access controls, including MFA and privileged access.
• Participate in security awareness training initiatives and phishing simulations.
• Support compliance efforts with industry standards such as ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and GDPR.
• Document security processes, incidents, and remediation steps.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to ensure secure system configurations and deployments.

What would we like from you?

• A keen interest in cyber security and protecting digital systems.
• Basic understanding of networking, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and common security concepts.
• Familiarity with security tools or platforms (e.g., antivirus, firewalls, SIEM) is a plus.
• Awareness of cyber threats such as phishing, malware, and ransomware.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

It would be great if you have the following

• Previous experience in IT support or a technical environment.
• Knowledge of scripting or automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python) is a plus.
• Awareness of security frameworks or certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, NIST).

Benefits of the Apprenticeship

• Hands-on training in cyber security tools and practices.
• Mentorship from experienced cyber security professionals.
• Opportunity to work on real-world security projects.
• Support for obtaining industry-recognized cyber security certifications.
• Career progression into roles such as Security Analyst, SOC Analyst, or Security Engineer.

What can we do for you?

The majority of this role will be on site (Hybrid) at our bright and modern offices in Welwyn Garden City, with some flexibility to work from home

• Holiday purchase scheme, with 25 days holiday plus bank holidays as standard.
• On-site gym at our office (Free), and nationwide corporate rate gym membership
• Online benefits portal where you can access lots of deals, discounts - for example of shopping or holidays
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Progression and Development
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance of 3 x annual gross salary, with the option to purchase additional cover
• You’re also able to purchase a range of benefits at a discounted rate including, critical illness cover, bicycles via our Cycle2Work scheme, dental insurance and TasteCard dining discount card

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