Cyber Engineer Apprentice

Employer description: 
Founded in 2016, Appetite is an ambitious growing SME. We are a vibrant, passionate, and diverse team committed to using technology as a force for good and providing exceptional customer service. 

Our culture of staying lean whilst we grow bigger is important as is having the right people join us on our journey. We have a warm, friendly, and supportive working environment which makes us who we are.

Overview:
We are looking for a motivated and technically inclined Apprentice Cyber Security Engineer to join our growing team. 

You will be part of a team who help us to keep doing business the right way, keeping Appetite one of the Sunday Times Best Places to work and a proud B-Corp too!

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the security of our customers M365 tenant and endpoints while also supporting day-to-day infrastructure operations and Microsoft 365 administration.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone eager to develop their skills and to proactively learn in the area of cybersecurity and IM365 support.

Duties include:
Cybersecurity Tasks: 

• Assist in monitoring security alerts and logs to identify potential threats.
• Help implement security policies and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Support the analysis and remediation of security incidents.
• Stay current with emerging cyber threats and recommend relevant improvements.

Infrastructure and M365 Support:

• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls in Microsoft 365.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to user access, email systems, and collaboration tools (SharePoint, Teams, etc.).
• Assist with hardware and software installations, updates, and patches.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure smooth operational performance across all systems.

What you will need:

• Secondary Education (Higher level)
• A fundamental understanding of the concepts behind Cyber Security and understanding of M365 in general.
• Alignment to our values of being audacious; above or Below the Line; be purposeful; prove that you care. 
• Have rigour, strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Key skills and attributes: 

• Interest in developing a career in cybersecurity and technology.
• Basic understanding of networking fundamentals (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, VPN).
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 administration.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A self starter but also the ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn and adapt to new technologies and security protocols.

Working week:

• Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, 
• 37.5 hours a week.

Salary: 
£16,000 - £18,000 per annum.

Benefits: 

• Training provided throughout the role
• Social work events
• No weekend work!
• Award-winning company (listed in the Sunday Times Top Ten Award for best small places to work in the UK)
• On-site parking

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

Important information:
This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer. Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work. They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support.
Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role.

On completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at SCQF Level 8.  
If you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time, APPLY NOW!