Cyber Security Higher Apprenticeship - Bodycote

About the role

Cyber Security Apprentice - Macclesfield 🛡️💻

Ready to dive into the world of cybersecurity? Bodycote is looking for a motivated and curious Cyber Security Apprentice to join our IT and Security team in Macclesfield! This is your chance to get hands-on experience and build a killer career in a global, tech-driven company. 🚀

What you'll be doing:

• Keeping an eye on security systems and alerts. 👀
• Helping to tackle security incidents. 🚨
• Supporting the maintenance and improvement of security controls. 💪
• Assisting with vulnerability assessments and risk analysis. 🧠
• Boosting cyber awareness across the company. 🗣️
• Helping with audits and documentation. ✍️
• Teaming up with IT to keep things running smoothly and securely. 🤝

What you'll learn:

• The ins and outs of threat detection and incident response. 🕵️‍♀️
• Network and system security secrets. 🌐
• Risk management and compliance frameworks. ✅
• How to use industry-standard security tools. 🛠️
• Real-world experience protecting business-critical systems. 💯

What you'll need:

• A serious passion for cybersecurity and tech. 🔥
• Great problem-solving and analytical skills. 💡
• A hunger to learn and level up your tech skills. 📈
• Solid communication and teamwork abilities. 🤗
• A basic understanding of IT systems (bonus points! 😉).
• Access to a car is a plus due to our Macclesfield location. 🚗

Entry requirements:

• A-Level in ICT
• OR an International Baccalaureate at Level 3 ICT
• OR an A-Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject
• OR a BTEC Extended Diploma in IT (180 credits)
• Equivalent international qualifications are also considered.

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.

Why Bodycote?

Join a global team that values skill, reliability, and growth. We're all about supporting your career journey, offering opportunities for internal mobility and helping you build a long-term, evolving career. We're creating more opportunities for internal mobility, whether that’s moving between functions, stepping into new roles within our sites, or exploring options across our wider global business.

Future Prospects: 90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing their programme – that's 20% higher than the national average! 🌟

About Us: Bodycote is a leading global performance metallurgy business. We improve properties and extend the lives of our customers’ products through advanced thermal and surface processing. We serve a wide range of industries, including aerospace and defence, automotive, energy, industrial, consumer, and medical.

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Key responsibilities

• Support the monitoring of security systems, alerts, and potential threats
• Assist in identifying and responding to security incidents
• Help maintain and improve security controls, policies, and procedures
• Contribute to vulnerability assessments and risk analysis activities
• Support user awareness initiatives and promote cyber security best practices

Skills