Cyber Security Higher Apprenticeship - Nextenergy Group
QA Limited · London · W1K 3JS
About the role
NextEnergy Group is a global renewable energy company on a mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy ⚡️, developing, investing in, and managing clean energy infrastructure. We’re all about building and operating renewable projects (like solar ☀️, wind 💨, and batteries 🔋), managing investment funds, and providing asset management services. We’re driven to deliver strong financial returns for our investors and clients while making the planet a greener place! 🌎
About the Role: Cyber Security Apprentice 🛡️
Ready to dive into the exciting world of cyber security? Join our Technology & Digital Services (TDS) team and get hands-on experience protecting critical systems and data. You'll work with experienced tech pros and external partners, tackling real-world security challenges, fighting emerging threats, and building awesome technical and professional skills in a dynamic and innovative environment. This is your chance to learn, grow, and make a real impact! 💪
What You'll Be Doing:
- Keeping an eye on and responding to cyber security alerts, incidents, investigations, and vulnerability management. 🚨
- Helping with identity and access management, like reviewing user access and security controls. 🔑
- Maintaining essential cyber security docs, asset inventories, policies, standards, and audit evidence. 📝
- Assisting with risk management, supplier security checks, compliance tasks, and due diligence. ✅
- Supporting reviews of security needs, technical designs, and configurations across cloud and endpoint environments. ☁️💻
- Contributing to cyber security awareness campaigns, continuous improvement efforts, and remediation programs. 💡
What You'll Bring:
- A massive passion for cyber security and technology, and a hunger to learn! 🚀
- A basic grasp of IT fundamentals, including networking, Windows, cloud services, and identity/access management. 🌐
- Killer communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. 🤝
- Superb organizational, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills. 👀
- The ability to handle sensitive info with total professionalism and integrity. 🤐
- A proactive, accountable attitude, always aiming for improvement. 🌱
- Proof of your interest in cyber security (think study, certifications, or personal projects!). 🏅
Bonus Points If You Have:
- Awareness of cyber security concepts like phishing, malware, MFA, or vulnerability management. 🎣
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 or Azure environments. ☁️
- An understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (like NIST or ISO 27001). 📜
- Entry-level certifications such as CompTIA ITF+, CompTIA Security+, or Microsoft Fundamentals. 🏆
Qualifications We're Looking For:
- 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)
Don't worry if your qualifications are a bit different! If you have a combination of qualifications and experience that show you've got the foundational knowledge, you could still be considered. If your qualifications are from outside the UK, make sure you have an official document comparing them to UK qualifications.
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm, with an hour for lunch. 🗓️ You'll work 2 days in the office and 3 days from home. 🏡
Awesome Perks:
- Global reach: We operate in over 8 countries! 🌍
- BUPA Healthcare for you and your dependents. ❤️
- Cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing schemes. 🚲🚗
- Annual discretionary bonus. 💰
- Hybrid working: We’ll need you in our central London (Mayfair) office at least twice a week, but you’ll normally be able to work remotely for the rest of the week. 📍🏠
- 30 days’ holiday per year. 🏖️
- Private pension. 🏦
Your Future:
Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, there's a potential opportunity for a full-time role! ✨
Ready to Apply?
Click the apply button to find out more and submit your application. Heads up: applications might close early, so don't wait to apply! 🏃♀️💨
Key responsibilities
- Monitor and triage cyber security alerts, incidents, and vulnerability management activities.
- Support identity and access management processes and security controls.
- Maintain cyber security documentation, asset inventories, policies, and standards.
- Assist with risk management, supplier security assurance, and compliance activities.
- Support the review of security requirements, technical designs, and configurations.