TechTrack Cyber Security Technologist

The UK government plays a critical role in protecting national systems, services and data from cyber threats. Cyber specialists across government work to safeguard essential digital services that millions of people rely on every day.

The Government Cyber Profession is a government-wide approach to attracting, developing, retaining and supporting the best cyber security leadership and workforce needed to meet these challenges. Its goal is to make government the best place to work for cyber professionals.

The profession supports two core objectives of the Government Cyber Action Plan:

• Increased government cyber and digital resilience
• Improved management of severe and complex risks

Cyber security and resilience professionals at all levels across the public sector are part of the profession. The Government Cyber Profession works closely with:

• The Government Digital and Data Profession
• The Government Security Profession

The Culture you can expect

• Joining our vibrant community means being part of a transformative journey that drives innovation, fosters curiosity, and creates positive change in government services
• A cross-government network where you can connect to share best practice, discuss challenges and support each other through the support of cross-government communities of practice
• Support for mental health and wellbeing so you can perform at your best
• Diverse teams and an inclusive workplace

This role is offered as part of our TechTrack apprenticeship programme and is for an apprentice Cyber Security Technologist .

Our provider for the Cyber Security Technologist TechTrack Apprenticeship will be Estio., As a TechTrack apprentice in Cyber Security you will be part of a cross government community working to protect critical systems and services. In this role, you will:

• You will identify cyber security concepts such as threats, methods used by attackers and then apply cyber security best practices.
• You will be investigating and determining how to apply the significant law, regulations and standards relevant specifically to cyber security
• You will gain knowledge of computer networking essentials, how they operate, protocols, standards, security considerations and a range of networking technologies as well as gain the basic terminology and concepts of cryptography and common cryptography techniques in use.
• You will identify the main types of common attack techniques. the apprentice will gain an understanding of the role of human behaviour, including the significance of the 'insider threat'
• You will investigate and analyse the principles of security management systems.
• You will gain knowledge of common security architectures and methodologies.
• You will gain knowledge of horizon scanning including use of recognised sources of threat intelligence and vulnerabilities.
• You will learn how to analyse employer or customer requirements to derive security objectives and taking account of the threats and overall context develop a security case which sets out the proposed security measures in the context with reasoned justification

Find out more about what a Cyber Security Technologist in government does, the different pathways and the skills you need to do the job at each level.

Why a TechTrack apprenticeship?

• Learn from experienced cyber professionals who?ll support your development.
• Build skills through classes, workshops and hands-on learning.
• Complete assignments and assessments that grow your capability and confidence.
• Gain real industry experience and develop strong cyber knowledge.
• Work with new and emerging technologies, with support to keep learning.
• Join a collaborative team culture focused on growth, knowledge sharing and continuous development.
• Solve real problems and refine solutions, building a strong eye for detail.

Skills you will gain during the apprenticeship

• You will learn how to identify and mitigate cyber vulnerabilities to ensure systems remain secure.
• You will learn how to analyse security threats and hazards, and will be able to conduct a Cyber Risk Assessments and security design.
• You will gain the skills on how to research attack techniques and recommend defence strategies.
• Support risk assessments, audits, and incident management for cyber security.
• Develop security designs that meet defined cyber security parameters.
• Configure and deploy cyber security technology to protect networks and systems.
• Write program code or scripts to enhance security for systems and networks.
• Produce reports and presentations, communicating your findings effectively.

Person specification

We are looking for people who can demonstrate their love of technology, and their eagerness to learn and grow their careers in government., * Next step would be to complete an assessed apprenticeship-based activity in which if the applicant is successful will progress onto the next stage.

• The next stage will include self-assessments; these assessments will be used to scan the applicant?s suitability, eligibility and readiness for the role.
• You will be invited to attend a final stage interview with BPP/Estio where applicants will be provided with the relevant time and information to prepare for beforehand.
• If successful at the interview stage, the candidate will be shortlisted and eligible for any upcoming opportunities.

If we receive a high number of applications, we will carry out an initial sift using assessment test results.

We will be assessing you against the following behaviours that are most relevant to the roles:

• Making effective decisions
• Changing and improving
• Developing self and others
• Managing a quality service
• Working together
• Delivering at pace

Please ensure you read the HEO level descriptors of the above., Some roles being advertised in this campaign are based with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in Huntingdon, Corsham and London. Under current guidelines, these MoD roles are reserved posts and are therefore open to UK nationals only .

Note, not all London-based roles being advertised are with the MoD. Applicants who meet the eligibility and residency requirements for other roles are encouraged to apply and will be considered for other departments

Applicants must:

• Be over 16 years old
• Have permission to live and work in the UK
• Have an eligibility residency status:

Applicants must not :

• Be in receipt of a student loan
• Be on another Department for Education funded training programme, including another apprenticeship.
• Hold a prior qualification at the same or higher level in a subject similar to the apprenticeship

Sponsorship

DSIT cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. DSIT holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .

See our vetting charter . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

• Have a curiosity for problem solving
• Enjoy teamwork and collaborating with others
• Have the ability to research and learn new tools and techniques
• Have a willingness to learn from those around them, and adopt our practices
• Have an interest in digital services and agile working

We would like applicants to have some of the following things:

• An interest in Cyber Security.
• Knowledge in Networking. And how to secure a basic network
• Knowledge on information security.
• An awareness on how to program code such as understanding python.
• Have at least a grade C (4/5) and above in both GCSE English and GCSE Maths., * Hold a level 3 or equivalent IT related qualification or have at least a year?s worth of IT related work experience.

The benefits of the department you end up being placed in may vary but in the Civil Service, they may include:

• flexible hybrid working with flexi-time and the option to work part-time or condensed hours
• a Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%
• 25 days of annual leave, increasing by a day each year up to a maximum of 30 days
• an extra day off for the King?s birthday
• an in-year bonus scheme to recognise high performance
• career progression and coaching, including a training budget for personal development
• a focus on wellbeing with access to an employee assistance programme
• job satisfaction from making government services easier to use and more inclusive for people across the UK
• advances on pay, including for travel season tickets
• death in service benefits
• cycle to work scheme and facilities
• access to an employee discounts scheme
• 10 learning days per year
• volunteering opportunities (5 special leave days per year)
• access to a suite of learning activities through Civil Service learning

Any move to Government Digital Service from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

Office attendance The Department you are placed in will operate its own policy around hybrid working. Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details