Cyber Security Apprentice

Digital & Technology Services - Cyber Security

Digital & Technology Services at the University of Nottingham is at the heart of an exciting period of digital transformation.

As a Cyber Security Apprentice, you will gain experience of monitoring and detecting potential security threats and escalating as necessary. You will also support secure and uninterrupted operations through the implementation of cyber security mechanisms and the application of cyber security procedures and controls.

You will contribute to the delivery of a security culture across our campuses, understanding vulnerabilities and threats and support the development of the university’s cyber security maturity. You will gain experience in applying procedures and controls to maintain security and control of our systems, and process security requests ensuring confidentiality, integrity and availability of information stored digitally.

We are committed to supporting and developing our people to achieve their full potential and throughout the apprenticeship you will receive coaching, guidance and assistance from the Cyber Security team.

On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you will achieve a BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions.

Skills required:

• IT literate
• Enthusiastic and interested in IT and Cyber Security.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
• Enthusiasm towards work and learning
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good analytical and problem solving skills

Qualifications required:

• 5 GCSEs grades A*-C/9-4 or equivalent (including English Language and Maths)
• 3 A levels (2As and 1 B preferred)

Application eligibility criteria:

• Lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Graduates are eligible for Level 6 degree apprenticeship funding, however the apprenticeship must be significantly different to the degree you already hold, to ensure you are learning new skills and gaining new knowledge and behaviours.

As an employer of choice, University of Nottingham offers an extensive benefits package including:

• An initial 42 month contract, paying up to £26,396 per annum, depending on experience
• 26 days leave, 5 closure days + bank holidays
• Excellent pension scheme
• Employee Discount Schemes
• Flexible working
• Ongoing training and development

Please upload a CV as part of your application.

Interviews are expected to take place – w/c 28th August 2023

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Mark Hewitt, email mark.hewitt@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.