Cyber Security Degree Apprentice – Industry Transitioner

Job Description

Who We’re Looking For

If you are an experienced IT professional, with 3 years of experience who’s looking to break into cyber security and/or attain a fully funded degree in Cyber Security Degree BSc, then this is the opportunity for you.

You must have 3 years experience to apply for this role.

About KEYSIGMA

KEYSIGMA are a fast-growing information security company with big ambitions. Our cyber risk assurance business provides testing, assurance, advice, and solutions to enable our clients to manage their wide-ranging technology risks and move forward with confidence.

We are a trusted security partner for an established customer base that includes some of the most interesting and prestigious organisations that operate across all industry and not for profit sectors.

Due to an increase in demand, we are recruiting for the 2025 KEYSIGMA apprenticeship scheme, offering paid training, coupled with on the job learning that enables you to gain practical skills, experience and knowledge that sets up the best start to your career.

You are fully supported as you rotate within the business working on real-time projects alongside highly skilled professionals who are passionate about their work.

The Apprenticeship

The apprenticeship programme is tailored to provide a springboard into the world of Cyber Security, focussed on the following areas:

· Security Technology

· Risk Assessment

· Operating Systems

· Networking and Architecture

· Cloud Services

· Business Processes

· Data, ML/AI, Analytics

Your work will support our customers around the world and will provide you with great learning opportunities in the field. At the same time, you will obtain the academic knowledge and qualifications necessary for your future career in a high-tech company, through specially designed courses delivered by our training suppliers.

Beyond the programme there may be the opportunity for you to further your academic and vocational achievements based on your talents and capability and needs of the business. You would be expected to commit to the successful completion of all your academic modules and assignments in support of the apprenticeship standard.

Requirements

· A minimum of 3-years work experience in an IT or technical support role e.g., Help Desk.

· A demonstrable interest in cyber security such as CompTIA qualifications, Hack The Box or TryHackMe leadership places.

Diversity and Inclusion

KEYSIGMA are proud to be an equal opportunities employer with a commitment to creating an environment which values equality, encourages diversity, and contributes to an inclusive organisational culture. All qualified applicants . All qualified applicants will be considered for employment irrespective of legally protected status.

All applicants must have full and permanent right to work in the UK (unfortunately, we cannot offer visa support for PSW or out-of-country applicants). In order to apply for this opportunity you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business which includes having a minimum of 5 years permanent residency in the UK.

Please note that as part of the recruitment process, financial and criminal records check will be carried out by an authorised third party.

Recruitment Agents

We do not engage with recruiters.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Information Technology: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Cheltenham GL51 4GA (required)

Work Location: In person