Cyber Security Apprentice

Malvern Panalytical is seeking a motivated and curious Cyber security Apprentice to join our IT and Security team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience while developing the skills needed to build a career in cyber security within a global, technology-driven organisation.

Requirements

• An A-Level in ICT
• OR an International Baccalaureate at Level 3 ICT
• OR an A-Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject
• OR a BTEC Extended Diploma in IT (180 credits)
• A combination of qualifications and experience may be considered.
• If you hold international equivalents, you must provide an official document comparing them to UK qualifications (visit UK ENIC website for more info).

Responsibilities

• Support the monitoring of security systems, alerts, and potential threats
• Assist in identifying and responding to security incidents
• Help maintain and improve security controls, policies, and procedures
• Contribute to vulnerability assessments and risk analysis activities
• Support user awareness initiatives and promote cybersecurity best practices
• Assist with audits, compliance activities, and documentation
• Work collaboratively with IT teams to ensure secure system operations
• Discover vulnerabilities in a system using research and practical exploration.
• Analyse and evaluate security threats and hazards.
• Research and investigate common attack techniques and recommend defenses.
• Interpret and demonstrate use of external sources of vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP).
• Undertake security risk assessments and propose remediation advice.
• Source and analyse security cases.
• Analyse employer or customer requirements to derive security objectives.
• Configure, deploy, and use computer, digital network, and cyber security technology.
• Recommend improvements to cyber security posture based on research into future threats.
• Write program code or scripts.
• Identify cyber security threats relevant to a defined context.
• Record and report cyber security information accurately and concisely.
• Design, build, test, and troubleshoot networks.
• Analyse security requirements against other design requirements and propose trade-offs.
• Design and build systems in accordance with a security case.
• Design systems employing encryption and manage associated encryption keys.
• Use tools, techniques, and processes to actively prevent breaches.
• Configure digital system monitoring and analysis tools.
• Conduct cyber-risk assessments against a recognized cyber security standard.
• Develop information security policies or processes to address identified risks.
• Develop information security policies considering legislation and regulation.
• Take part in security audits, undertake gap analysis, and make recommendations.
• Develop plans for local business continuity.
• Assess security culture using a recognized approach.
• Design and implement a simple security awareness campaign.
• Develop plans for incident response.
• Integrate and correlate information from various sources to identify potential security breaches.
• Recognize anomalies in observed digital system data structures and behaviors.
• Undertake root cause analysis of events and make recommendations.
• Manage local response to non-major incidents.

Benefits

• Structured apprenticeship programme with formal training and qualifications
• Hands-on experience in a global organisation
• Mentorship from experienced cyber security professionals
• 90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing (20% higher than national average)

About Malvern Panalytical

At Malvern Panalytical, you’ll be part of a team that uses advanced technologies to solve complex challenges across industries including pharmaceuticals, materials science, and academia. We are committed to developing talent and providing a supportive environment where you can grow and succeed.

Application Process

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.

Contact

QA LIMITED Reference code: VAC2000027686 Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 20 May 2026)