Cyber Security Technologist Apprentice (Edinburgh)
Help us empower our people and Help Britain Prosper
Lloyds Banking Group is dedicated to delivering high-quality apprenticeship experiences, empowering individuals to reach their full potential.
This is an opportunity to learn skills, gain a qualification and earn a salary, all while playing an important role in shaping finance as a force for good.
As a Level 4 Cyber Security apprentice, you’ll cover intermediate fundamentals of network security, cyber security and risk management. Delivered by Firebrand, the level 4 Cyber Security Technologist apprenticeship will help you develop the skills required to implement a series of technical, procedural and physical controls to monitor, detect and respond to a wide range of cyber security threats. You will be trained in cyber risk and mitigation; maintaining the confidentiality, integrity and availability of digital data. You will use your skills to feed into policy decisions of a cyber security awareness culture within the Group.
During your apprenticeship which usually spans up to 2 years, you will cover key areas such as:
1. Networking and cyber security fundamentals
2. Network security
3. Threat, vulnerability and risk assessment
4. Operating system security
5. Cryptography
6. Information security and management frameworks
7. Access control systems
What you’ll need
* National 5 (or equivalent) at grade A-C in both Maths and English (English language and / or English literature)
* You’ll need to be at least 18 years old by the end of February 2026.
Whilst we welcome candidates who have a degree, this cannot be in a field related to the apprenticeship due to a crossover in learning. We’ll request a copy of your degree module transcript to review if your degree may contain prior learning.
About working for us
Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.
Due to Home Office requirements regarding Skilled Workers, we’re unable to accept applications for visa sponsorship for our apprenticeship roles as the proposed salary for the role does not meet the minimum threshold.
You will join us on a fixed apprenticeship salary. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be re-graded, with your pay range consistent with the job family for your business area.
We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:
* A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
* An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
* Share schemes including free shares
* Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
* 22 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top
* A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies
If you’re excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.
The closing date to apply for this opportunity is 9th March 2025.
If you think working with us could be right for you, please apply now and see where an apprenticeship with us can take you!
If you have any queries regarding the recruitment process, please email lloydsbankinggroup@cappfinity.com and a member of our team will be happy to help and will reply within 3 working days (Monday – Friday).
At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities.
We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve.
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