Cyber Security Apprentice

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Cyber Security Apprentice to support our information security certification and compliance activities. This is an ideal role for a recent graduate or early-career candidate who wants to build a career in information security, compliance, governance, risk management, and cloud security operations.

We are looking for someone who is organised, curious, reliable, and willing to learn. You do not need to be an experienced security professional, but you should be interested in how businesses protect information, manage risk, and demonstrate compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Support the company's information security certification process
• Assist with day-to-day activity within our GRC platform, including evidence uploads, task tracking, control monitoring, and certification progress
• Help maintain policies, procedures, registers, and supporting documentation
• Track compliance actions and follow up with colleagues to support timely completion
• Help prepare for audits, assessments, and certification reviews
• Maintain records of security controls, exceptions, risks, incidents, and improvement actions
• Support ongoing compliance after certification, not just the initial certification project

Required skills:

• Technically curious and willing to learn about cloud services, Linux systems, device management, and security controls
• Interested in information security, compliance, governance, or risk management
• Basic understanding of information security principles
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, SOC 2, or similar frameworks
• Basic knowledge of Linux, Ubuntu, cloud services, identity management, or endpoint management

Entry requirements:

• 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)

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.

For more information please visit the UK ENIC website.

Working hours: This role is fully remote.

Benefits:

• Great career progression
• Training courses available
• Structured mentoring and support
• On-site parking
• Great transport links
• Supportive working

Future prospects:

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

About QA:

Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed.

Interested? Apply now!

Programmes Cyber security Role Cyber Security Technologist L4 - Cyber Security Risk Analyst Locations Sevenoaks - Meterian Remote status Fully Remote Yearly salary £20,000 - £22,000

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sevenoaks

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

28-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No