Cyber Security Apprentice

YTL UK

Bath (BA2 7WW)

Closes in 9 days (Thursday 3 September 2026)

Posted on 24 August 2026

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Summary

As a Cyber Security Operations Apprentice, you will help protect IT, OT and cloud systems by monitoring security alerts, supporting investigations and assisting with incident response. You'll use security tools to identify risks, record findings and develop practical cyber security skills while working alongside experienced professionals.

• Wage:

  £22,630 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  Wage will increase yearly.

• Training course: Cyber security technician (level 3)
• Hours: Typically Monday to Friday. Working hours can be flexible and agreed on upon a successful application.

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 28 September 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 7 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

• Help monitor security systems and look for anything unusual.
• Support the review of security alerts with guidance from the team.
• Report security issues to more experienced team members when needed.
• Keep clear records of what you find and the actions taken.
• Learn how organisations protect their systems and respond to security incidents.
• Build your security knowledge
• Maintain awareness of security risks
• Use and support security tools
• Represent the Cyber Security team
• Support planning, reporting and compliance
• Follow secure standards and ways of working
• Support security improvements
• Guide and support cybersecurity across the business

Where you'll work

Wessex Water Operations Centre
Claverton Down Road
Claverton Down
Bath
BA2 7WW

Training

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

Training provider

GINGER NUT MEDIA LIMITED

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

This apprenticeship is the Level 3 Cyber Security Technician standard. The training element will be provided by Ginger Nut Training and consists of a blend of remote monthly one-to-one sessions and group work including webinars, online courses, videos as well as self-study. You will also complete in-house training and learn on the job from your colleagues. The apprenticeship is typically 19-20 months in duration, which takes into account the final assessment period.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4/C or above)
• Maths (grade 4/C above)

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

Skills

• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Initiative
• Patience
• Basic Microsoft skills

About this employer

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.

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

Company benefits

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.

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).

The apprentice will secure a permanent role. From there, they will have the opportunity to continue developing within the company. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GINGER NUT MEDIA LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049714.

Apply now

Closes in 9 days (Thursday 3 September 2026)

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