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Kick-start your career in Infrastructure and Cyber Security with Gateway Qualifications. We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated apprentice to join our friendly IT team, where you'll gain hands-on experience across cloud services, technical support, cyber security, digital infrastructure and IT operations.
Wage
£14,560 to £23,132.20, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Salary Scale:
- (age under 19) £16,016.00
- (age 19-20) £21,721.70
- (age 21+) £25,445.42 per annum
10% above National Apprenticeship Rates (based on age)
Training course
Cyber security technician (level 3)
Hours
Full-time. Hours and days to be agreed with manager and may be subject to change to respond to business and customer needs. Time will also be allocated from the 35 hours for apprenticeship training and study.
35 hours a week
Start date
Monday 2 November 2026
Duration
1 year 7 months
Positions available
1
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Supporting the administration and maintenance of Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, endpoint devices and other cloud services.
- Helping to protect the organisation through cyber security activities including security monitoring, vulnerability management, device security, identity management and compliance support.
- Providing technical support to colleagues, assisting with hardware, software, user accounts and access requests.
- Maintaining technical documentation, asset records and operational procedures to ensure services remain accurate and well governed.
- Contributing to IT projects, technology improvements and innovation initiatives while developing your professional knowledge and skills.
Where you'll work
GATEWAY HOUSE
3 TOLLGATE BUSINESS PARK
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO3 8AB
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
GINGER NUT MEDIA LIMITED
Training course
Cyber security technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Follow information security procedures
- Maintain information security controls
- Develop information security training and awareness resources
- Monitor the effectiveness of information security training and awareness
- Handle and assess the validity of security requests from a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Follow technical procedures to install and maintain technical security controls
- Monitor and report information security events
- Recognise when and how to escalate information security events in accordance with relevant procedures and standards
- Review and modify access rights to digital information systems, services, devices or data
- Maintain an inventory of digital information systems, services, devices and data storage
- Scopes cyber security vulnerability assessments
- Evaluate the results of a cyber security vulnerability assessment
- Perform routine threat intelligence gathering tasks through consulting external sources
- Undertake digital information risk assessments
- Identify and categorise threats, vulnerabilities and risks in preparation for response or escalation
- Document cyber security event information whilst preserving evidence
- Draft information management reports using standard formats appropriate to the recipients
- Review and comment upon cyber security policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
- Perform cyber security compliance checks
- Translate audit requirements and collate relevant information from log files, incident reports and other data sources
- Communication skills to co-operate as part of a multi-functional, multi-disciplinary team using a range of technical and non-technical language to provide an effective interface between internal or external users and suppliers
- Keep up-to-date with legislation and industry standards related to the implementation of cyber security in an organisation
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Training schedule
This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
More training information Ginger Nut’s delivery is based on a remote, blended model of one-to-one tutor sessions every 4 weeks, group sessions, webinars, online courses, video, and additional support where required
Apprentices are allocated a tutor to guide them through the training, conduct regular meetings and prepare for End Point Assessment
Our tutors are industry experts with relevant industry experience in addition to teaching and coaching expertise
To support learning, we utilise online resources mapped to the apprenticeship and all learners are given access to LinkedIn Learning, and other bespoke channels designed to support their apprenticeship
Desirable qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade Grade 4 or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Interest in IT
- Basic knowledge of hardware
- Ability to learn new tech
- Time management skills
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Other requirements
All candidates shortlisted for interview will be required to complete an online digital literacy skills assessment and/or a role-related task as part of the selection process.
This is a remote role, so you'll need a reliable internet connection and a suitable home-working environment; quiet, suitably furnished. This role does also require occasional travel to our Colchester office.
At Gateway Qualifications, we're passionate about creating high-quality qualifications that help learners achieve their goals and progress in life.
As an Ofqual and Qualifications Wales regulated awarding organisation, you'll join an award-winning team committed to quality, innovation and learner success.
We're proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and help us better reflect the learners and customers we serve.
If you want to work somewhere your contribution matters and your ideas are valued, we'd love to hear from you.
https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- 30 days annual leave, plus public holidays (pro rata for part-time colleagues)
- Career Average Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- LinkedIn Learning licence with access to thousands of courses
- Ongoing support for your professional development and career growth
- Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
On successful completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship, and subject to satisfactory performance, commitment and business requirements, there may be an opportunity to progress to a Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist Apprenticeship, further enhancing your expertise and career development within Gateway Qualifications.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GINGER NUT MEDIA LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000052917.
Closes in 16 days (Wednesday 30 September 2026)
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