2025 Cloud Assurance And Cyber Security Apprentice - Level 4 Cyber Security Engineer Apprenticeship

2025 Cloud Assurance and Cyber Security Apprentice - Level 4 Cyber Security Engineer Apprenticeship

Start Date: 01 September 2025

Salary: £22,500 per annum

Location: Crawley

Employee type: Permanent

Working Schedule: Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday)

Are you a critical thinker? Do you love troubleshooting and finding a solution to complex challenges? New for 2025, this apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity to learn about cloud assurance and cyber security within a leading UK defence company.

What the role has to offer:

• Earn while you learn
• Job specific training experience
• Recognised qualifications
• Permanent role from day one

As an apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience and practical knowledge in cyber security, particularly focused on security operations and safeguarding public cloud platforms. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the security and integrity of critical systems while gaining exposure to government-level security operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Security Monitoring: Assist in monitoring and maintaining the security of the Thales adopted public cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) in compliance with government security guidelines
• Incident Response: Support the reporting, investigation and analysis of security incidents and potential breaches within classified environments, helping to resolve issues swiftly
• Security Auditing: Help perform regular audits of cloud-based systems to ensure compliance with security protocols and government regulations
• Risk and Vulnerability Assessments: Participate in identifying vulnerabilities within cloud services, maintaining Risk reporting mechanisms and proposing mitigations to improve security posture
• Compliance & Governance: Assist in ensuring that the Thales cloud environments comply with government policies, such as GDPR, NCSC guidelines, and other relevant frameworks
• Collaboration with Development Teams: Work alongside cloud architects, developers, and engineers to ensure security is integrated into all stages of development, from design to deployment
• Training & Development: Engage in continuous learning and development, including completing certifications relevant to cloud security and government standards

Apprentice Programme

This is a 24-month programme aligned to the Level 4 Cyber Security Engineer Apprenticeship standard. Delivered in partnership with a digital specialist provider, this programme will be delivered via a blended model - including live virtual sessions, 1-2-1 coaching calls and online learning. The programme will conclude with an End Point Assessment, followed by roll-off into your permanent role within the Thales UK business.

Requirements:

You will also need 5 GCSEs grade 9-4 (A-C) including English and Maths (or equivalent).

A Levels (Grade C or above), Highers, T Level (Merit or above), BTEC Diploma (Merit or above).

Right to work in the UK for the duration of the programme.

Benefits

• 201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays)
• Company Pension
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Life Insurance
• Discount Portal
• Performance-related pay uplifts
• 80 Hours Volunteering (first two years)

Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February and May 2025. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 01 September until Friday 05 September 2025.

Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Sunday 16 February 2025, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2025 with details of next steps.