Cyber Security Technician Apprenticeship

Summary

You will work as a Cyber Security Technician Apprentice for Mortgage Advice Bureau. Through the apprenticeship you will gain a range of cyber security skills, as well as several industry recognised certifications including: BCS CISMP, EC-Council C/CT, EC-Council N/DE and EC-Council E/HE

Wage

£19,000 a year

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Training course

Cyber security technician (level 3)

Hours

Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm. Working hours can be flexible, this is to be agreed upon at a later date. Hybrid working will be available (3 days in office, remainder from home).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

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

As a Cyber Security Technician Apprentice, you will be a key part of Mortgage Advice Bureau’s Information Security Team. Your responsibilities will include:

Installing and maintaining technical security software and controls.
Monitoring cyber security systems and responding to incidents.
Identifying and reporting vulnerabilities.
Supporting access rights, licensing, and account management.
Assisting with cyber security training and awareness initiatives.
Assist with collating data for management reports.

Where you'll work

Capital House
Pride Place Pride Park
Derby
DE24 8QR

Training

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

College or training organisation

BLUE SCREEN IT LIMITED

Your 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

Your training plan

Training will be delivered online on a weekly basis.

The location of the training (either from home or the office) will be determined by the employer.

More training information

The training will be delivered by IT and Cyber Security training solution specialists, BIT Training.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Math and English (grade 4/C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience

About this company

Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) is a leading UK mortgage intermediary, known for its innovative use of technology and commitment to safeguarding customer data. Supporting a network of over 2,000 advisers nationwide, MAB partners with over 90 lenders to deliver trusted mortgage and protection advice. As the business grows, so does its focus on cyber security, creating an ideal environment for apprentices to develop hands-on experience protecting systems, data, and digital infrastructure in a fast-paced, regulated industry.

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

After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent role within the Information Security Team or progression to a higher-level apprenticeship or further qualifications in cyber security.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BLUE SCREEN IT LIMITED

Robert Reynolds-Inman

Robert.reynolds-inman@thinkbitgroup.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000328379.

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Closes in 26 days (Friday 25 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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