Cyber Security Technologist London, England
Job description
Cyber Security Technologist
Thank you for your interest in applying for this TfL Apprenticeship Scheme.
We’d like to remind you that you must ensure you are eligible for this scheme before applying. Please read through the eligibility criteria below carefully and ensure that you are eligible before applying.
This application will also contain a series of questions to establish whether or not you are eligible. It is important that you take great care in reading and answering these questions as we will not be able to revert your application if an error is made.
Please Note: We only allow one application for any of our Apprenticeship schemes per year. Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn
Level 4 Apprentice Standard: Cyber Security Technologist
Location: London (there might be some hybrid working involved)
Duration: 2 years
Salary: £22,915
Quote: “True Cyber Security prepare us for what’s next, not what was last!”
Job overview
We use technology and connected devices every single day. Networks, computers, programs, hardware and software, and the information stored on them, need protection from theft, damage, disruption and misdirection. This protection is called Cyber Security and any technology or device which connects to the internet, or an internal network/intranet needs such protection.
Cyber Security plays a key role in today's data-driven world. Our team helps keep London’s transportation system safe & secure. You’ll contribute to the development, improvement and security of our technology, making sure the technologies our customers use every single day to get around are working effectively.
What will I be doing?
As an apprentice, your 2-year, development programme will be made up of a series of placement rotations throughout the Cyber Security team, for example: with the Security Operations Centre (SOC), the Advisory team, the Cyber Engineering team and the Assurance team. Our aim is to give you the skills and breadth of experience you need for your successful career. We also understand that everyone’s career is different, so every apprentice’s journey is unique. Here’s an idea of what yours could look like:
Year 1
Placement 1 – SOC – 12 Months
Responding to security alerts and tickets
Working with SIEM tool and designing alerts
Assisting with vulnerability management
Researching threats and creating threat intelligence reports
Assisting with security incidents
Placement 2 – Assurance – 4 Months
Policies, procedures and guidance – Ensure policies are up to date and the corresponding procedures and guidance can be understood and implemented by all colleagues
3rd party supplier assurance – Ensure our suppliers who provide a service to TfL are adhering to any cyber security clauses within their respective contract
Help to coordinate penetration testing against TfL’s environments to best help security efforts.
Placement 3 – Advisory – 4 Months
Oversee the lifecycle of a project providing cyber security advice to both, IT and OT projects
Reviewing high level and low-level designs
Facilitating security testing
Supporting incident response exercising
Conduct cyber security assessments
Supporting cyber security awareness activities
Placement 4 – Engineering – 4 Months
The engineering function feeds directly into the SOC, responsible for developing the use cases/alerts used by the SOC to respond
Ensure the various tools used by the Cyber Security team are running and being used as effectively as possible
Monitor the logs of the TfL estate and correlate to the current threats being used by attacker to generate effective and preventative alerts
There is flexibility for apprentices to tailor their scheme to their interests, with several placements available within the various Cyber Security teams. We are aware that some apprentices start with, or develop during their placements, an interest to a technology area and we want to ensure you get the most from your apprenticeship with TfL. We recommend the first placement be within the SOC team. This will teach you important, foundational skills and develop your understanding of corporate cyber security whilst also providing you valuable hands-on experience. This placement will also give you chance to learn how the TfL Cyber Security Operations Centre works and protects our infrastructure and services.
Where can this career take me?
Upon successful completion of this scheme, you could roll-off into a role as a Cyber Security Analyst which could lead to further career development opportunities, such as Senior Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Risk Analyst or Cyber Security Advisor.
What training and support will you get?
You will be working towards a Level 4 qualification as a Cyber Security Technologist.
Whilst on the scheme, we’ll support your technical development through a wide range of on-the-job practical experiences and placements. We’ll also support your professional development through a combination of classroom-led training courses, online training courses, mentoring opportunities and structured networking opportunities. You will receive one-to-one support throughout the programme from your scheme sponsor and your Line Manager.
We also have an established Graduate and Apprentice Committee as well as an Alumni group, these groups are powerful networks in developing your understanding of the organisation, different apprenticeship schemes and opportunities to develop your career. Many current graduates and apprentices believe this to be a powerful support network and they often hold apprentice only events that are very beneficial to your continued learning.
What do we look for?
Everything we do as an organisation is to ensure that our evolving city remains future proof for millions of Londoners. Our talented apprentices form a vital part of that vision, so it’s important that we find the best people to help us do this. We’re looking for people who:
Thrive in a team and collaborative situations
Enthusiastic
Have an analytical and logical mind and approach to problem solving
Have a strong interest in IT and Cyber Security
Have an active desire to continuously develop themselves professionally
As a member of the team, we’ll give you responsibility and the opportunity to add value. If you are excited by inspiring and influencing the future of London, then this is the career path for you.
Entry requirements
You should already hold or be working towards a minimum of 2 GCSE’s Grade 4 (C) and above or equivalent in Maths and English and 2 A-Levels or equivalent A* - D or equivalent.
As part of the qualifications above you should have an A-Level (A*-D) or GCSE (A*-C) in an IT subject (or equivalent)
You are not eligible for this scheme if you currently hold or are working towards a qualification at the same or higher level in a related subject or have already studied content from the qualification for this scheme.
You must be 18 years of age before 11 September 2023 to be eligible for this scheme.
Application Process
The application process consists of 5 steps, including online assessments which will need to be completed within an allocated time frame. We highly recommend that you read through this document thoroughly so that you can familiarise yourself with the process. Should you need to speak to anyone within the Recruitment Team then please email the recruitment team at [email protected] or call us on 0203 005 1680 Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 17.00pm (Excluding bank holidays)
