Cyber Security Apprentice

***PLEASE NOTE*** In order to apply for this vacancy you MUST apply directly using the following link:

http://bit.ly/3ZAUCba

Looking to kick-start a career in Cyber Security?

At Ibstock, we don’t just build with bricks-we build futures. With over 2,300 employees across the UK, we’re proud to lead the way in sustainable manufacturing and digital innovation. From AI-driven production to cyber resilience, we’re shaping the future of building-and you can be part of it.

Join Ibstock Plc as a Cyber Security Apprentice and take your first steps into the exciting world of IT security. This hands-on programme will equip you with a Level 4 Cyber Security Engineer apprenticeship through a leading external training provider, while you gain real-world experience in a FTSE 250 manufacturing business.

What you’ll be doing:

• Identify and analyse cyber vulnerabilities, threats, and risks across systems and networks.
• Conduct cyber risk assessments, audits and contribute to incident response.
• Configure and operate cyber security tools, digital networks, and protocols.
• Research emerging cyber-attack methods and support risk mitigation strategies.
• Present your findings and reports to key business stakeholders.
• Ensure cyber security activities align with company policies and industry standards.

Who we’re looking for:

We want curious, committed, and tech-passionate individuals who are:

• Enthusiastic about cybersecurity and willing to learn.
• Analytical thinkers who approach problems logically and methodically.
• Strong communicators with the ability to present complex issues clearly.
• Proactive and keen to stay up to date on cyber threats and technologies.
• Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Bonus points for any prior experience, self-study, or coursework in IT, coding, networking, or cybersecurity!

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:

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 

Benefits:

• A starting salary of £23,000 per annum.
• Support from experienced IT professionals and industry mentors.
• A chance to join a dynamic tech team supporting business-critical cyber operations.
• A workplace that values innovation, career progression, and personal development.
• Pension.
• Apprenticeship training time.
• 28 Days Annual Leave including bank holidays.

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 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. 

Interested? Apply now!

***PLEASE NOTE*** In order to apply for this vacancy you MUST apply directly using the following link:

http://bit.ly/3ZAUCba