Cyber Security Apprentice

TILBURY DOUGLAS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

Birmingham (B37 7ES)

Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 4 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 21 July 2026

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Summary

As a Cyber Security Apprentice, you'll play a vital role in helping protect our people, systems & information. Working alongside experienced IT and Security professionals, you'll develop the skills and knowledge required to identify cyber risks, support security operations, and contribute to a strong security culture across the business.

• Wage:

  £20,500 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  What we offer

  A structured apprenticeship programme combining work and formal learning; Support, mentoring and coaching from experienced professionals; Competitive apprentice salary with progression as you develop; 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays; Two days volunteering opportunities per year; Experience working on meaningful projects that make a real difference; An inclusive culture where your contribution is valued and your development is supported.

• Training course: Cyber security technician (level 3)
• Hours: Working pattern – Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:30 or 08:30 – 17:00

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 31 August 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 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

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, water, defence, justice and civic and civil estate. Our schemes improve lives and strengthen communities.

You'll gain practical experience across a range of cyber security activities while working towards the Level 3 Cyber Security Technician Apprenticeship Standard.

No two days are the same and with the support of experienced colleagues, you'll:

• Support the monitoring and maintenance of security controls designed to protect company systems and information.
• Assist with identifying, investigating and escalating potential cyber security incidents.
• Help maintain cyber security policies, standards and procedures.
  Support information security audits and compliance reviews.
• Assist with maintaining security risk registers and tracking remediation activities.
• Help monitor vulnerabilities and support actions to reduce cyber security risks.
• Contribute to cyber security awareness campaigns and training activities across the business.
• Assist with access management processes, ensuring users have appropriate permissions.
• Support the management of security documentation, records and reporting.
• Work with internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers to help maintain secure systems and services.
• Assist with the investigation of suspicious activity and contribute to incident response activities.
• Develop knowledge of security frameworks, legislation, standards and industry best practices.

 

Where you'll work

Trinity Park, Bickenhill Lane
Birmingham
B37 7ES

Training

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

Training provider

BRAGD LLP

Training course

Cyber security technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Follow information security procedures
• Maintain information security controls
• Develop information security training and awareness resources
• Monitor the effectiveness of information security training and awareness
• Handle and assess the validity of security requests from a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Follow technical procedures to install and maintain technical security controls
• Monitor and report information security events
• Recognise when and how to escalate information security events in accordance with relevant procedures and standards
• Review and modify access rights to digital information systems, services, devices or data
• Maintain an inventory of digital information systems, services, devices and data storage
• Scopes cyber security vulnerability assessments
• Evaluate the results of a cyber security vulnerability assessment
• Perform routine threat intelligence gathering tasks through consulting external sources
• Undertake digital information risk assessments
• Identify and categorise threats, vulnerabilities and risks in preparation for response or escalation
• Document cyber security event information whilst preserving evidence
• Draft information management reports using standard formats appropriate to the recipients
• Review and comment upon cyber security policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
• Perform cyber security compliance checks
• Translate audit requirements and collate relevant information from log files, incident reports and other data sources
• Communication skills to co-operate as part of a multi-functional, multi-disciplinary team using a range of technical and non-technical language to provide an effective interface between internal or external users and suppliers
• Keep up-to-date with legislation and industry standards related to the implementation of cyber security in an organisation
• Follow information security procedures
• Maintain information security controls
• Develop information security training and awareness resources
• Monitor the effectiveness of information security training and awareness
• Handle and assess the validity of security requests from a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Follow technical procedures to install and maintain technical security controls
• Monitor and report information security events
• Recognise when and how to escalate information security events in accordance with relevant procedures and standards
• Review and modify access rights to digital information systems, services, devices or data
• Maintain an inventory of digital information systems, services, devices and data storage
• Scopes cyber security vulnerability assessments
• Evaluate the results of a cyber security vulnerability assessment
• Perform routine threat intelligence gathering tasks through consulting external sources
• Undertake digital information risk assessments
• Identify and categorise threats, vulnerabilities and risks in preparation for response or escalation
• Document cyber security event information whilst preserving evidence
• Draft information management reports using standard formats appropriate to the recipients
• Review and comment upon cyber security policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
• Perform cyber security compliance checks
• Translate audit requirements and collate relevant information from log files, incident reports and other data sources
• Communication skills to co-operate as part of a multi-functional, multi-disciplinary team using a range of technical and non-technical language to provide an effective interface between internal or external users and suppliers
• Keep up-to-date with legislation and industry standards related to the implementation of cyber security in an organisation

Training schedule

As a Cyber Security Apprentice, you'll gain practical experience across a range of cyber security activities while working towards the Level 3 Cyber Security Technician Apprenticeship Standard. This role will be based at our Birmingham office with opportunities for hybrid working where appropriate. Occasional travel to other Tilbury Douglas locations may be required as part of your development.

More training information

The structure of the actual apprenticeship will be based on the relevant standards and will be tailored to take account of the individual employer and the apprentice's needs and wants. As a minimum, this will include:

• Briefing and engagement sessions delivered by Bragd and the employer to explain the apprenticeship in more detail
• An initial assessment of your level of relevant knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) to create a tailored, individualised programme for you
• An initial assessment of your level of functional skills including English and mathematics
• A bespoke training and learning plan (ITP) for you that describes the activities that you will complete as part of your learning journey
• A structured programme of 'off the job' training, learning and development activities that meet the ‘OTJ’ requirement - delivered by a team of experienced trainers, tutors and coaches
• Ongoing 1-2-1 support from your employer and a dedicated tutor/coach from Bragd
• Regular assessment, advice, guidance and signposting to keep you on track with developing the required knowledge, skills and behaviours, while enabling you to expand and strengthen your wider skill set
• Weekly progress updates and quarterly progress reviews to recognise achievement, confirm additional support needs and identify next steps
• Dedicated support and guidance to prepare you for your end-point assessment, enabling you to confidently demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) you have developed during your apprenticeship journey

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths, English and Computer Science (grade 9 to 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
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Other requirements

We’re looking for organised, motivated individuals who are passionate about technology, security and problem-solving. You'll bring:

• An interest in cyber security, technology and digital systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Experience of Microsoft Office applications (desirable but not essential).
• The ability to manage and prioritise tasks in a busy environment
• A proactive, flexible and collaborative approach
• A professional attitude and commitment to confidentiality
• Previous office experience is helpful but not essential – we’re looking for potential, not perfection

About this employer

Why Tilbury Douglas?

We’re more than just a construction company; we’re a community of people working together to deliver projects that matter. We value diversity, innovation and wellbeing, and we’re committed to developing our people at every stage of their careers. We are a Platinum Member of the 5% Club, reflecting our long-term commitment to earn-and-learn opportunities.

Our values guide everything we do:

Everyone has a voice
Do the right thing
Take pride in what you do
Bring better to life!
Join us and take your first step towards a rewarding career in Cyber Security.

https://www.tilburydouglas.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Flexible benefits including holiday trading, pension, PMI, will writing, activity pass, charitable giving, cycle to work, restaurant discount card, cancer screening, home health testing. 

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Cyber security is critical to every modern organisation. This role provides an exciting opportunity to develop technical, analytical and problem-solving skills while helping to protect a leading construction business from evolving cyber threats.

With structured training, mentoring and hands-on experience, you'll build the foundations for a rewarding career in cyber security, information security, risk management or IT security operations.

By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have the skills and confidence to progress into a Cyber Security role, with opportunities to develop further within Tilbury Douglas.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BRAGD LLP

Pam Stirling

pam@bragd.co.uk

02045760290

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043948.

Apply now

Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 4 August 2026 at 11:59pm)