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Cyber Security Technologist Degree Apprenticeship

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Fareham, England

2 days ago

22232 GBP ANNUAL

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

www.dstl.gov.uk

Porton, United Kingdom

Paul Hollinshead

$100 to $500 million (USD)

Government

2001


Job Description

Details

Reference number

270006

Salary

£22,232
Salary increases incrementally each year of the apprenticeship.

Job grade

Administrative Officer
Dstl Level 3 (Level 6 apprenticeship)

Contract type

Fixed Term
Apprenticeship

Length of employment

4 Years plus time for End Point Assessment

Business area

DSTL - Operations Division

Type of role

Analytical
Digital
Information Technology
Science
Security

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Compressed Hours

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

    Location

    About the job

    Benefits

    Things you need to know

    Apply and further information

Location

Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, 0JQ or Dstl Portsdown West, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AD

About the job

Job summary

Dstl employs some of the world’s brightest people. We are always on the lookout for talented, dedicated, creative and innovative individuals to join us. If you have a passion for Cyber Security, we have an exciting opportunity in our Digital Group within the Operations Division to undertake a Level 6 Cyber Security Technology Professional Apprenticeship.

Dstl Digital Group (DDG) provide the essential digital tools and expertise that enables DSTL to deliver cutting edge Science and Technology. We have a multi-faceted role supporting not just Dstl, but also MOD, its agencies, the wider defence community and Other Government Departments (OGDs). You will have the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are experts in their field, work with industrial & academic partners, and gain insights that can only come from real world experience.

What are the benefits of doing an apprenticeship at Dstl?
  • You will be getting years of actual work experience, where you have a say in what you do; there is no one size fits all, you lead your career and we help you get there.
  • You will get a fully funded apprenticeship.
  • You will have a dedicated team of managers and mentors that are there to ensure you get the best possible support you need to progress your career.
  • You will get as much support as you need; be that with the work you do, your studies or settling into Dstl.
  • You will have the ability to pursue additional training courses.
  • You get to work flexibly (when project allows) to suit your needs.
  • Dstl is ranked number 1 in The Job Crowds top employees for apprenticeship in the science and R&D Industry.

Here are some experiences of some of Dstl current apprentices.

Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.

Job description

In this role you will follow apprentice standard ST0409 Cyber Security Technical Professional (integrated degree) and upon completion will receive a BSC (Hons) Cyber Security Technical Professional Degree and formally recognised for entry to Institute of Information Security Professionals membership at Associate level. This course in done as blending learning which mean it will be a mixture of online and in person learning. To read more about what you will learn please follow the standard like to read the full course details.

As part of your role in Dstl you will:

  • Be integral to supporting the development of the UK’s cyber security and defence capabilities within DDG.
  • Conduct technical security activities helping to detect and respond to incidents within Dstl network environments.
  • Support the grading and reporting of incidents and associated vulnerabilities, working closely under the guidance of a variety of tasking leads.
  • Analyse and evaluate security threats and hazards to systems, services and processes across Dstl’s IT estate.
  • Support the provision of corporate governance and technical advice within Dstl to ICT programmes, projects and support services.
  • Drive the governance and direction of the technical architecture of corporate systems.
  • Assist with the registration, renewal and associated audit activity, working closely with others to ensure our requirements are met, all within security and industry good practice.

Person specification

We are looking for someone who has:

  • A passion for computer sciences and finding solutions to difficult challenges.
  • The ability to think clearly, systematically and logically, and with good organisational skills.
  • An aptitude for picking up new technologies and processes and understanding how they work.
  • Taking responsibility for your own learning outcomes.
  • Demonstrable technical knowledge and practical skills in computing, this may have been obtained outside of the work environment.
  • A talent for developing good working relationships with key customers and partners.

Important Information

This role start September 2023. You must be 18 to work at Dstl, therefore you must turn 18 before September 2023 to apply for the apprenticeship.
Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.

This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.

Qualifications

120 UCAS points through A-levels or equivalent and GCSE's at e grace 4/5 or above in English and Maths

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Delivering at Pace

Benefits

Benefits
Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes:
  • Financial: An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution (find out more here). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.
  • Flexible working: Working options include alternative working patterns, compressed hours, job shares and annualised hours
  • Flexible working hours: Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month.
  • Annual leave: A generous annual leave allowance starting at 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.
  • Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid
  • Learning and Development: Encouragement and support on charterships, accreditations and access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Paid memberships with 2 relevant bodies/institutions. Employees have access to Civil Service Learning.
  • Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
The information pack can be found attached to the job specification on Civil Service Jobs.

Diversity

We have a number of support networks to ensure all employees feel supported at work. These include the following:
  • Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Network
  • Race, Faith and Culture Network
  • Parents and Carer Support Network
  • Alternative Working Network
  • Gender Equality Network
  • New Starters Network
  • Enabled Network, for people with visible and non-visible disabilities.

For further information about Dstl please check out our Website.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Ability and Experience.

Applications will be reviewed once the vacancy has closed and interviews will be arrange from the week commencing 24th April.

We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so if at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team [email protected] and we will do all we can to support you.


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 (opens in a new window).

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

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Apply and further information

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Recruitment team :

Further information

Should you wish to raise a formal complaint about the Dstl recruitment process you should email [email protected] stating the nature of the issue. We will respond within 5 working days.


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