NATS is the UK's leading air navigation service provider, handling over 2 million flights each year. We have around 4,500 employees working at NATS. That includes 1,700 Air Traffic Controllers, 650 Air Traffic Service Assistants, 1,000 engineers, and 1,000 other specialists. It provides Air Traffic Control (ATC) services from two control centres supporting airports all around the UK, as well as a wide range of commercial solutions to over 30 countries internationally. Our people are at the heart of our purpose to advance aviation and keep the skies safe. Find out more about NATS here Why NATS? - NATS During this Cyber Apprenticeship (Apprentice Cyber Analyst) you will learn the tactical cyber defence operations used to defend UK Air traffic from Cyber threats every day. NATS' Cyber Analysts use tooling, procedures and processes to defend the systems used by Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs) to safely manage the air traffic in the UK airspace, as well as our corporate networks. Our systems and equipment can be found in our Air Traffic Centres in Swanwick and Prestwick, at airports as well as at various (remote) sites across the UK. As an Apprentice Cyber Analyst, you will support our operational cyber teams with your knowledge of the operational environment, learn how to triage cyber events, so that any incidents are identified and resolved quickly. You will also undertake intelligence sifting and acquisition, disseminate Threat Intelligence and undertake Targeted Acquisition Operations for specific indicators. What will the apprenticeship involve? This 3-year Cyber Apprenticeship provides exceptional preparation for a fulfilling career in the cyber defence for Critical National Infrastructure. The scheme is designed to bring new entrants into NATS with limited work experience through a structured training program. This will provide you with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to become a Cyber Analyst. You will be assigned 1 day a week to work towards a formal qualification: a Level 4 Cyber Defender and Responder Apprenticeship. Find out more about the apprenticeship here- Cyber Responder and Defender Brochure Alongside the formal education, NATS has designed an internal learning pathway to provide you with the required Air Traffic specific knowledge and skills, as well as provide an opportunity to develop your interpersonal skills too. You will get an opportunity to apply your new skills and knowledge on-the-job with support from experienced NATS staff. During the first year you will be gaining a thorough understanding of the various cyber roles at NATS including a rotation in our Service Management Control Centre (SMCC). You will undertake a comprehensive induction programme as well as develop a skillset that will set you up for a successful career at NATS. On completion of your induction and SMCC rotation, you will be allocated to the Cyber Defence Centre Operations team. This is where you will complete your apprenticeship and specialise. You will be based at one of the world's busiest Air Traffic Control Centres at Swanwick. During the first two years of your apprenticeship (from January 2026), you will be working towards your formal apprenticeship qualification (Level 4 Cyber Defender and Responder Apprenticeship). The Cyber Security Defender & Responder programme integrates live and online workshops with self-paced learning. You will be assigned 1 day a week to work complete this work. Through the 3-year apprenticeship, after your induction period and SMCC rotation, you will be based in the Cyber Defence Centre Operations team.Your salary will increase with each successful year completed of the apprenticeship. Year 1: £21,300 Year 2: £22,098 Year 3: £27,927 Year 4 (upon successful completion of apprenticeship): Upwards of £36,500 Check your eligibility, you must be: 18 Must have the right to work in the UK, without requiring sponsorship. If you're unsure, check the Home Office guidance You will need to pass pre-employment security clearance checks to at least SC-level Essential skills and experience: The entry requirements for this programme are as follows: An A Level in ICT OR An International Baccalaureate at Level 3 in ICT OR A Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject OR A BTEC Extended Diploma in IT (180 credits) Experience (if cannot meet the qualification requirements): A minimum of 1-year work experience in a Technical support role eg. IT Help Desk, and also working at Level 2 in Maths and English. Problem-solving and analytic skills Excellent time management and organisational skills Good teamworking skills, ability to participate in group discussions and share ideas, as well as being able to follow direction when needed Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to present information accurately and concisely Desirable skills and experience: Practical cyber and/or computer science experience (for example any cyber/computer science exposure). Additional vacancy information: Please note that NATS reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible. Benefits: We are proud to offer a fantastic total reward package to help you thrive both personally and professionally. In addition to a competitive salary that's regularly reviewed, you'll also benefit from a wide range of other benefits which includes generous leave entitlement, a market-leading defined contribution pension scheme and lots more. Equality, diversity, and inclusion: We celebrate the diversity of our colleagues. We thrive because we are all brilliantly different yet united in our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe. If you share our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe - we would like to hear from you whatever your age, sex, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, visible or invisible disability. Individuals that bring different perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds help us be at the forefront of our industry. We want you to be able to perform at your best, so please email earlycareersnats.co.uk if you'd like to discuss any reasonable adjustments.