Cyber Security Apprentice (Fixed Term Contract)

Are you passionate about protecting critical systems and data from cyber threats? Do you thrive on solving complex problems and outsmarting malicious actors? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our elite team of cyber specialists as a Cyber Security Apprentice.

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of safeguarding our organisation's digital assets, working alongside seasoned professionals to develop cutting edge security solutions. You'll dive deep into the world of cyber security, mastering the latest techniques and technologies to detect, analyse, and mitigate potential vulnerabilities and threats.

Throughout your apprenticeship you'll learn to design, build, and configure secure networks, write and test secure code, analyse malware, and conduct ethical system reconnaissance. You'll develop a keen understanding of risk assessment, security management systems, and legal and regulatory compliance standards.

• Analysing network traffic and system logs to identify potential security breaches
• Conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to uncover weaknesses
• Developing and implementing security policies and procedures - Investigating and responding to cyber incidents, working closely with incident response teams
• Staying up to date with the latest cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques
• Collaborating with cross functional teams to ensure secure system design and development

Our cyber security team is a tight knit group of passionate professionals dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the ever evolving cyber threat landscape. We foster a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and mentorship, ensuring that you have the support and resources to grow and excel in your career.

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds who enjoy problem solving and critical thinking as you will need to analyse complex security challenges and devise innovative solutions to mitigate risk. You will need to have a meticulous and detailed oriented approach when it comes to tasks, be able to work effectively with cross functional teams to communicate technical findings to a variety of stakeholders, and be a curious person who has a passion for staying up to date with the latest cyber security trends as well as a flexible attitude and an ability to perform under pressure whilst prioritising tasks.

Here at Amazon, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Within this apprenticeship you'll have the opportunity to learn by doing, putting newfound knowledge into practice every day. Our first class coaching, tailored development opportunities, and challenging, rewarding work will empower you to reach new heights. If you're a curious, ambitious learner eager to grow, this is your chance to unlock your full potential and build the future you envision.

You will gain a vast range of useful experiences and skills whilst working towards the BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Technical Professional Degree. As a working student your focus is to complete your studies in your 20% off the job time by learning and developing your skills, knowledge and behaviours to work towards successful graduation. You will be set objectives and goals by your training provider and manager to support your studies. You will build your skills over a 42 month period, starting in September. These skills will help you develop personally and professionally. Your apprenticeship will be made up of classroom/virtual based training to cover knowledge, on the job training at your Amazon base location, online learning as well as mentoring from our experienced team members.