Cyber Security Apprenticeship

Job Title

Cyber Security Apprenticeship

Location

Asda House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent Apprentice (Fixed Term)

Hours per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary

Category

General / Other - SF

Closing Date

11 June 2026

Are you curious about how organisations stay protected from cyber threats? Do you enjoy problem solving, analysing data and understanding how technology works behind the scenes?

This is a hands on opportunity to explore the world of cyber security, risk management and vulnerability management, while earning a qualification and building a career in tech.

Everything about Asda

We are a values-led organisation. As such, we encourage everyone to be open and honest. We work creatively and collaboratively, valuing everyone's input.

Our collaborative culture, the size of our business and our belief in empowering individuals means opportunities at Asda are abundant.

We conduct £300m worth of transactions every week. Our systems support millions of customer interactions, and keeping them secure is at the heart of what we do.

More than 145,000 dedicated Asda colleagues ensure that our customers remain our top priority.

Everything you'll love

To ensure we balance collaboration and flexibility, Asda operates a hybrid way of working, with a minimum of 3 days per week in one of our Home Offices.

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and discounts across a wide range of services and activities
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks - celebrating diversity and inclusion
• Excellent parental leave policies

We want all colleagues to bring their true selves to work every day. Simply put, we want you to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be yourself.

Find your role

As well as a competitive salary, our apprenticeship allows you to earn while you learn, gaining valuable experience without student debt.

What You'll Learn

• How vulnerability management helps protect systems and data
• Cybersecurity fundamentals and common threats
• How vulnerabilities are identified, assessed and prioritised (including CVSS)
• Patch management and remediation processesEnterprise technology environments including cloud, networks, endpoints and applications
• Cyber frameworks such as NIST and how organisations manage cyber risk

What You'll Do

• Support vulnerability scanning and monitoring activities
• Review and help categorise vulnerability findings across systems and applications
• Track remediation actions and follow up with system owners and suppliers
• Help prioritise vulnerabilities based on risk and business impact
• Assist with reporting, dashboards and summaries for stakeholders
• Monitor cyber advisories and emerging threats
• Support continuous improvement of processes and reporting
• Work closely with cyber security teams and wider technology stakeholders

You'll also study for L4 Cyber Security Analyst apprenticeship provided by QA.

Delivered through a mix of on-the-job learning and structured study, the programme will support you in building both technical and professional skills. We'll cover your costs and ensure you have dedicated time for learning.

Requirements

• 104 UCAS points / Level 3 qualification
• No formal experience needed - just a willingness to learn
• Basic computer literacy and confidence using technology
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Genuine interest in cyber security and technology

About the Apprenticeship

This apprenticeship will support you in developing practical cyber security skills, with a focus on vulnerability management and risk reduction.

You'll gain hands on experience while working alongside experienced professionals, building confidence in analysing risk, working with data and supporting real-world cyber operations.

Successful candidates will be invited to join Asda in July 2026.

All candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Asda does not provide sponsorship for apprenticeship programmes. You must have been resident in the UK (or eligible territories) for at least three years prior to the start of the programme.

We are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities we serve.