ICT - Cyber Security Apprentice
| Posting date: | 06 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £10,001.00 to £20,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £8.78 per hour Apprenticeship wage (first year) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 August 2025 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 284596 |
Summary
24 Month Fixed Term Apprenticeship
Sunderland City Council has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join the ICT Service as a Cyber Security Apprentice.
Working as part of the information security team you will develop an understanding of Sunderland City Councilandrsquo;s approach to cyber security and the critical role this plays supporting its strategic goals.
During the apprenticeship, you will monitor and detect potential security threats and escalate as necessary.andnbsp; You will also assist to support secure and uninterrupted business operations through the implementation of cyber security mechanisms and the application of cyber security procedures and controls.
As a Cyber Security apprentice, you will undertake the Level 3 Cyber Security Technician apprenticeship with Ixion, who will deliver the learning remotely/virtually within the workplace and you will not be required to attend College on a weekly basis.andnbsp; You will be supported through the apprenticeship by an assessor, and you will also receive regular mentoring in the workplace from your supervisor and team.
More information on the apprenticeship is available using the following link:
"https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/cyber-security-technician-v1-0" target="_blank" https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/cyber-security-technician-v1-0
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Customer Enabling Services by email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
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Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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Sunderland City Council has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join the ICT Service as a Cyber Security Apprentice.
Working as part of the information security team you will develop an understanding of Sunderland City Councilandrsquo;s approach to cyber security and the critical role this plays supporting its strategic goals.
During the apprenticeship, you will monitor and detect potential security threats and escalate as necessary.andnbsp; You will also assist to support secure and uninterrupted business operations through the implementation of cyber security mechanisms and the application of cyber security procedures and controls.
As a Cyber Security apprentice, you will undertake the Level 3 Cyber Security Technician apprenticeship with Ixion, who will deliver the learning remotely/virtually within the workplace and you will not be required to attend College on a weekly basis.andnbsp; You will be supported through the apprenticeship by an assessor, and you will also receive regular mentoring in the workplace from your supervisor and team.
More information on the apprenticeship is available using the following link:
"https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/cyber-security-technician-v1-0" target="_blank" https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/cyber-security-technician-v1-0
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Customer Enabling Services by email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
andnbsp;
Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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