2025 Cloud Assurance & Cyber Security Apprentice
As an apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience and practical knowledge in cyber security, particularly focused on security operations and safeguarding public cloud platforms. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the security and integrity of critical systems while gaining exposure to government-level security operations.
Benefits:
* Pension – Thales match, plus 1%, with a maximum contribution of 7%
* Health Insurance – 50% of salary for five years
* Performance related pay uplifts
Training Course: Cyber security technologist (2021) (level 4)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday)
Duration: 2 years
What you’ll do at work
* Cloud Security Monitoring: Assist in monitoring and maintaining the security of the Thales adopted public cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) in compliance with government security guidelines
* Incident Response: Support the reporting, investigation and analysis of security incidents and potential breaches within classified environments, helping to resolve issues swiftly
* Security Auditing: Help perform regular audits of cloud-based systems to ensure compliance with security protocols and government regulations
* Risk and Vulnerability Assessments: Participate in identifying vulnerabilities within cloud services, maintaining Risk reporting mechanisms and proposing mitigations to improve security posture
* Compliance & Governance: Assist in ensuring that the Thales cloud environments comply with government policies, such as GDPR, NCSC guidelines, and other relevant frameworks
* Collaboration with Development Teams: Work alongside cloud architects, developers, and engineers to ensure security is integrated into all stages of development, from design to deployment
* Training & Development: Engage in continuous learning and development, including completing certifications relevant to cloud security and government standards
Where you’ll work
Manor Royal, RH10 9HA
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or Training Organisation
TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS LIMITED
Your Training Plan
This is a 24-month programme aligned to the Level 4 Cyber Security Engineer Apprenticeship standard. Delivered in partnership with a digital specialist provider, this programme will be delivered via a blended model - including live virtual sessions, 1-2-1 coaching calls and online learning. The programme will conclude with an End Point Assessment, followed by roll-off into your permanent role within the Thales UK business.
Requirements
GCSE in:
* 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 9-4 (A-C))
* Any other relevant subject (grade A-C)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical thinking
About This Company
Together, we create the ingenious technological systems and innovations that impact and improve people's lives every single day. Even if you haven't heard the name Thales before, you've definitely benefited from our inventiveness. We reinvest 20% of our sales in Research & Development in the UK. Together we supply invention across 4 core areas: Aerospace, Space, Defence and Security, Digital Identity and Security.
Benefits
* 201 hours annual leave (plus bank holidays)
* One additional company day at Christmas
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* 80 hours (10 days) volunteering in your first 2 years depending on length of programme
* Discount Portal
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After This Apprenticeship
After successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will move into a permanent role within the business.
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THALES UK LIMITED
Early Careers Team
Suppearlycar@uk.thalesgroup.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284272.
Apply Now
Closes in 16 days (Sunday 16 February)
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Company’s Application Instructions
Online application
Online assessment and video interview
Virtual assessment centre
Offer, if successful
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