Cyber Security Apprentice

Employer Description:

Bromsgrove District Council is a progressive and inclusive employer committed to enriching the lives of its community and employees. With a workforce of around 850 staff, the Council operates under the guiding principles ofPurpose, People, Pride, and Performance. These principles shape the organisational culture, ensuring that every employee feels valued and motivated to contribute to the Council's mission.

Why Work with us?

• People-Centric Approach: We believe our employees are our most important asset. We prioritize their well-being and professional growth through comprehensive benefits, including robust pension plans, generous leave entitlements, and agile working arrangements.
• Inclusive Environment: As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud participants in the Disability Confident Scheme and actively encourage applications from ex-armed forces personnel.
• Career Development: We offer a range of learning and development opportunities to help our employees thrive in their careers. Our supportive environment ensures that everyone has the chance to grow and succeed.
• Rewards and Benefits: Employees enjoy a variety of benefits, such as the Local Government Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle Scheme, and discounts on shopping. We also offer family-friendly policies, group life insurance, and free parking.

Our Commitment:

At Bromsgrove District Council, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can contribute their unique talents and feel proud of their achievements. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work, continually improving to meet the needs of our residents and community.

Main Responsibilities:

• Follow legal and best-practice to secure the council(s) digital infrastructure and offer advice on these, including proposing changes where necessary.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of cyber security principles and legal requirements applying to the UK public sector environment.
• Help ensure the balance between digital security and our customer’s requirements to deliver their service are met at all times, and ensure senior officers are made aware of any conflicts immediately.
• Develop an awareness of service driven legislation which may affect cyber security.
• Be aware of data protection and freedom of information legislation and copyright guidance, ensuring these principles are always adhered to.
• Help ensure all digital logs from Firewalls, and other security devices, are stored securely and are available for analyses.
• Help ensure all available security device logs are analysed on a regular basis in agreement with the ICT management team.

Desirable Skills:

No desired skills and qualifications per se, though we are interested in any relevant side projects, passions or experiences that link to the role (and any portfolio work would be appreciated at interview) – we are mostly interested in attitude and commitment to the process.

Personal Qualities:

We are looking for someone who has the following personal qualities - 

• Strong Work Ethic
• Enthusiastic
• Good Communication Skills
• Self-Motivator
• Conscientious
• A Team Player
• Independent
• Good Interpersonal Skills

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.

Benefits:

• 24 days Annual Leave
• Employee Benefits Scheme
• Discounts & Offers with Retailers

Future Prospects:

90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship.

Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks.

Important Information:

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.

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