2025 Cloud Assurance & Cyber Security Apprentice
Summary
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.
Annual wage: £22,500 a year
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)
Possible Start Date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 2 years
Positions Available: 1
Work: As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
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, Crawley, 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 Course: Cyber security technologist (2021) (level 4)
Requirements:
Essential Qualifications:
* GCSE in 5 subjects including Maths and English (grade 9-4 (A-C))
* Any other relevant qualifications (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:
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical thinking
* Team working
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.
Company 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: The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THALES UK LIMITED
Early Careers Team
Suppearlycar@uk.thalesgroup.com
Reference Code: VAC1000284272.
Application Instructions:
Online application, Online assessment and video interview, Virtual assessment centre, Offer, if successful. #J-18808-Ljbffr