Apprentice Cyber Security Technical Professional

ORIGIN8TIVE LTD

Cheltenham (GL50 1BA)

Closes in 21 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 May 2026

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Summary

We're looking for Cyber Security Technical Professional to join us & to develop practical security skills while completing a degree. You'll be assessing, testing, and improving ours & client security across networks, applications & cloud environments, while learning to translate technical findings into clear, actionable advice.

Wage

£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Cyber security technical professional (integrated degree) (level 6)
Hours
Flexible working, but typically 08:00 - 16:00, Monday - Friday. Occasional work / events on evenings.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

2

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 job duties will include:

  • Support delivery of cyber assurance services including vulnerability assessments, security testing, and control reviews.
  • Assist with planning and executing testing activities (e.g. reconnaissance, scanning, basic exploitation under supervision, and reporting).
  • Analyse systems, configurations, and logs to identify weaknesses or misconfigurations.
  • Document findings clearly, prioritise risks, and contribute to client-ready reports.
  • Work with consultants to map findings to frameworks and standards (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
  • Help develop internal tools, scripts, or automation to improve testing efficiency.
  • Participate in threat research and stay current with emerging vulnerabilities and attack techniques.
  • Engage with clients in a professional manner, supporting workshops or debriefs where appropriate.
  • Maintain strong ethical standards and adhere to legal and regulatory requirements at all times.

Where you'll work

BT Telephone Exchange
Oriel Road
Cheltenham
GL50 1BA

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

Cyber Security Technical Professional Integrated Degree Level 6.

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

3 A Levels in Maths and 2 relevant STEM / computer subjects.

About this employer

Origin8tive is a well-established, modern and IT orientated organisation specialising in the delivery of Cyber Assurance capabilities in the UK and overseas.

We focus on the development, delivery, and support of high-performance software solutions in the Cyber Security industry, serving customers in the Public and Private sector.

Origin8tive has evolved and expanded, headed by an experienced leadership team who specialise in their respective fields and strive to develop a company that values its people, diversity and understands its customers to offer a professional, high-performing technology team.

https://www.origin8tive.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Smart pension scheme.
  • Sick pay.
  • Health assured – employee assistance program to benefit mental and physical health.

After this apprenticeship

Potential position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

GC Employer Training & Apprenticeships

apprenticeshipvacancies@gloscol.ac.uk

0345 155 2020

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028393.

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Closes in 21 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)