TechTrack Cyber Security Technologist (2 Year Level 4 Apprenticeship)

Working pattern: Full time (37 hours per week)

Grade: Higher Executive Officer (HEO)

Salary:

National salary range: £34,765 - £45,831

London salary range: £37,720 - £48,561

Clearance Level: This role requires you to pass Security Check clearance.

Who we are

The UK government plays a critical role in protecting national systems, services and data from cyber threats. Cyber specialists across government work to safeguard essential digital services that millions of people rely on every day.

The Government Cyber Profession is a government-wide approach to attracting, developing, retaining and supporting the best cyber security leadership and workforce needed to meet these challenges. Its goal is to make government the best place to work for cyber professionals.

The profession supports two core objectives of the Government Cyber Action Plan:

• Increased government cyber and digital resilience
• Improved management of severe and complex risks
• The Government Digital and Data Profession
• The Government Security Profession

Cyber security and resilience professionals at all levels across the public sector are part of the profession. The Government Cyber Profession works closely with:

• The Government Digital and Data Profession
• The Government Security Profession

The Culture you can expect

• Joining our vibrant community means being part of a transformative journey that drives innovation, fosters curiosity, and creates positive change in government services
• A cross-government network where you can connect to share best practice, discuss challenges and support each other through the support of cross-government communities of practice
• Support for mental health and wellbeing so you can perform at your best
• Diverse teams and an inclusive workplace

This role is offered as part of our TechTrack apprenticeship programme and is for an apprentice Cyber Security Technologist.

Our provider for the Cyber Security Technologist TechTrack Apprenticeship will be Estio.

What you'll do

As a TechTrack apprentice in Cyber Security you will be part of a cross government community working to protect critical systems and services. In this role, you will:

• You will identify cyber security concepts such as threats, methods used by attackers and then apply cyber security best practices.
• You will be investigating and determining how to apply the significant law, regulations and standards relevant specifically to cyber security
• You will gain knowledge of computer networking essentials, how they operate, protocols, standards, security considerations and a range of networking technologies as well as gain the basic terminology and concepts of cryptography and common cryptography techniques in use.
• You will identify the main types of common attack techniques. the apprentice will gain an understanding of the role of human behaviour, including the significance of the 'insider threat'
• You will investigate and analyse the principles of security management systems.
• You will gain knowledge of common security architectures and methodologies.
• You will gain knowledge of horizon scanning including use of recognised sources of threat intelligence and vulnerabilities.
• You will learn how to analyse employer or customer requirements to derive security objectives and taking account of the threats and overall context develop a security case which sets out the proposed security measures in the context with reasoned justification

Why a TechTrack apprenticeship?

• Learn from experienced cyber professionals who ll support your development.
• Build skills through classes, workshops and hands-on learning.
• Complete assignments and assessments that grow your capability and confidence.
• Gain real industry experience and develop strong cyber knowledge.
• Work with new and emerging technologies, with support to keep learning.
• Join a collaborative team culture focused on growth, knowledge sharing and continuous development.
• Solve real problems and refine solutions, building a strong eye for detail.

Skills you will gain during the apprenticeship

• You will learn how to identify and mitigate cyber vulnerabilities to ensure systems remain secure.
• You will learn how to analyse security threats and hazards, and will be able to conduct a Cyber Risk Assessments and security design.
• You will gain the skills on how to research attack techniques and recommend defence strategies.
• Support risk assessments, audits, and incident management for cyber security.
• Develop security designs that meet defined cyber security parameters.
• Configure and deploy cyber security technology to protect networks and systems.
• Write program code or scripts to enhance security for systems and networks.
• Produce reports and presentations, communicating your findings effectively.

Who should apply?

We are looking for people who can demonstrate their love of technology, and their eagerness to learn and grow their careers in government.

We would like to meet people who:

• Have a curiosity for problem solving
• Enjoy teamwork and collaborating with others
• Have the ability to research and learn new tools and techniques
• Have a willingness to learn from those around them, and adopt our practices
• Have an interest in digital services and agile working

We would like applicants to have some of the following things:

• An interest in Cyber Security.
• Knowledge in Networking. And how to secure a basic network
• Knowledge on information security.
• An awareness on how to program code such as understanding python.
• Have at least a grade C (4/5) and above in both GCSE English and GCSE Maths.

Essential requirements:

• Hold a level 3 or equivalent IT related qualification or have at least a year s worth of IT related work experience.

How you will be assessed

In the Civil Service, we use our Success Profiles. For each role we advertise we consider what you will need to demonstrate to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. We will be looking at your experience, career history and achievements all via assessments that are relevant to this specific role. Therefore, please make sure your application is tailored to this role.

The standard selection process consists of:

• An application screening process - simply, hit apply. We ask you to fill in an application form
• Next step would be to complete an assessed apprenticeship-based activity in which if the applicant is successful will progress onto the next stage.
• The next stage will include self-assessments; these assessments will be used to scan the applicant s suitability, eligibility and readiness for the role.
• You will be invited to attend a final stage interview with BPP/Estio where applicants will be provided with the relevant time and information to prepare for beforehand.
• If successful at the interview stage, the candidate will be shortlisted and eligible for any upcoming opportunities.

If we receive a high number of applications, we will carry out an initial sift using assessment test results.

We will be assessing you against the following behaviours that are most relevant to the roles:

• Making effective decisions
• Changing and improving
• Developing self and others
• Managing a quality service
• Working together
• Delivering at pace

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be over 16 years old

Have permission to live and work in the UK

Have an eligibility residency status:
UK citizens- have an ordinarily resident in the UK for the last five years
EU/EAA citizens- obtained either pre-settled or settled status and have lived continuously in the EEA or the UK in the last five years.
Non-EU/EEA citizens- have permission from the UK government to live in the UK ( not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the last five years. Those with refugee status or leave to enter/remain may be exempt from the five-year rule.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be over 16 years old

Have permission to live and work in the UK

Have an eligibility residency status:
UK citizens- have an ordinarily resident in the UK for the last five years
EU/EAA citizens- obtained either pre-settled or settled status and have lived continuously in the EEA or the UK in the last five years.
Non-EU/EEA citizens- have permission from the UK government to live in the UK ( not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the last five years. Those with refugee status or leave to enter/remain may be exempt from the five-year rule.