ICT - Cyber Security Apprentice Sunderland City Council

24 Month Fixed Term Apprenticeship

Sunderland City Council has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join the ICT Service as a Cyber Security Apprentice.
Working as part of the information security team you will develop an understanding of Sunderland City Council's approach to cyber security and the critical role this plays supporting its strategic goals.

During the apprenticeship, you will monitor and detect potential security threats and escalate as necessary. You will also assist to support secure and uninterrupted business operations through the implementation of cyber security mechanisms and the application of cyber security procedures and controls.

As a Cyber Security apprentice, you will undertake the Level 3 Cyber Security Technician apprenticeship with Ixion, who will deliver the learning remotely/virtually within the workplace and you will not be required to attend College on a weekly basis. You will be supported through the apprenticeship by an assessor, and you will also receive regular mentoring in the workplace from your supervisor and team.

More information on the apprenticeship is available using the following link:

This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Customer Enabling Services by email:

Please note that CVs are not acceptable.