Apprentice Cyber Security Level 6 Analyst

IRESS FS LIMITED

Gloucestershire (GL50 3SH)

Closes in 13 days (Thursday 14 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 31 July 2025

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Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Cyber Security Analyst Apprentice to join our internal Security Operations Centre (SOC). You will work alongside experienced security professionals to monitor, investigate, & respond to cybersecurity threats. You will build foundational skills in threat detection, incident response, & security operations.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Annual Wage will be between £20-24k. This will be discussed at the interview stage.

Training course
Cyber security technical professional (integrated degree) (level 6)
Hours
Mon – Fri, our working hours are 7.5 hours per day plus an hour for lunch (Daily hours to be confirmed). The expectation is that a minimum of 3 days per week are spent in the office (60% of the working week).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Your duties will include:

  • Learning to use an array of security tools such as endpoint protection, intrusion detection/protection systems, and vulnerability scanners.
  • Monitoring security alerts and logs using the available tool set.
  • Assisting with the triage and analysis of potential security incidents.
  • Supporting incident response efforts under the guidance of senior analysts.
  • Helping to document incidents, playbooks, and reports.
  • Supporting security operational projects.

Where you'll work

Honeybourne Place Jessop Avenue
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 3SH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Training course

Cyber security technical professional (integrated degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Fluent in written communications and able to articulate complex issues.
  • Makes concise, engaging and well-structured verbal presentations, arguments and explanations.
  • Able to deal with different, competing interests within and outside the organisation with excellent negotiation skills.
  • Able to identify the preferences, motivations, strengths and limitations of other people and apply these insights to work more effectively with and to motivate others.
  • Able to work effectively with others to achieve a common goal.
  • Competent in active listening and in leading, influencing and persuading others.
  • Able to give and receive feedback constructively and incorporate it into his/her own development and life-long learning.
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills for Technology Solutions development and can systematically analyse and apply structured problem solving techniques to complex systems and situations.
  • Able to put forward, demonstrate value and gain commitment to a moderately complex technology-oriented solution, demonstrating understanding of business need, using open questions and summarising skills and basic negotiating skills.
  • Can conduct effective research, using literature and other media.
  • Logical thinking and creative approach to problem solving.
  • Able to demonstrate a ‘security mind-set’ (how to break as well as make).

Training schedule

Cyber Security Technical Professional Integrated Degree Level 6. Workplace assessment and college block delivery (average 1 week per month). 

More training information

You will need to have a DBS check or have willingness to complete one. You will also have access to learning and development programs through LinkedIn learning. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

You will need 3 A levels in maths and 2 other relevant/ STEM computer subjects or equivalent BTEC's and T-Levels. We will be interviewing for this position on Tuesday, 26th and/or Wednesday, 27th August. Please indicate on your application your availability to attend either of these dates.

About this employer

Iress is a Global Company with offices in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa and the UK. Businesses and people across the globe use Iress software to harness the power of technology to enable a smarter financial system that delivers more for everybody, we believe technology should help people perform better every day. Since our beginning in 1993, people across financial services have trusted us to take their performance to the next level. From the world’s most iconic financial services brands to advice firms of all sizes, banks, insurers, investment managers, traders and brokers.

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Company benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays & 8 paid days per year to extend your weekends. 3 days’ leave per year for charity initiatives. Free on-site gym in our central Cheltenham office. Casual dress, flexible work policy. Access to health insurance.

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of the apprenticeship scheme, we expect the individual to transition to a Cyber Security Analyst. 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

GC Employer Training and Apprenticeships

Apprenticeshipvacancies@gloscol.ac.uk

0345 155 2020

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000334744.

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Closes in 13 days (Thursday 14 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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