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    4. Cyber Security Technologist Postgraduate Apprenticeship 2022
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    Applications are open. We encourage you to apply early as we receive an extremely high volume of applications for our roles every year and applications may close earlier than anticipated. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

    We are ideally seeking to recruit two graduate apprentices to train and develop at a postgraduate level with the aim of qualifying as Information Security Specialist, based in Belfast.

    Job Introduction

    What you’ll get during your apprenticeship

    • A starting salary of £29,250 in year one, and potential pay increases.
    • A flexible 35-hour working week, 26 days of annual leave days (with the option to buy an extra 5 days), and a defined pension scheme.
    • Discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.  
    • A dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist to help with your development.
    • Professional Coaching and Mentoring by industry professionals.
    • Access to our in-house Academy, which hosts a range of internal and external courses

    At the end of your apprenticeship

    • An accredited MSc in Digital and Technology Solutions Apprenticeship awarded by QA Apprenticeships and Northumbria University.
    • A position with a starting salary of £30,500 or more based on your role.
    • The chance to seek new opportunities and work in different areas of the BBC.

    Apply on the BBC CareersHub

    We’ll check that your skills are a good fit for the role and you’re eligible for the scheme. If your application is successful, we’ll be in touch with next steps.

    If you’d like support with your application because of a learning difficulty or disability, please select the Extend Hub in the application.

    Main Responsibilities

    You will study for a MSc in Digital and Technology Solutions Apprenticeship awarded by QA Apprenticeships and Northumbria University.

    Gain a deeper understanding of cyber security, including its concepts, technologies and practices.

    Help us to keep the BBC safe and secure, by working alongside our other InfoSec Specialists, Managers and Architects to deliver ground-breaking cyber security solutions.

    You will also contribute to deliver effective financial management, control and advisory support for the Divisional team working closely with senior management to help ensure high quality financial decisions are made.

    Are you the right candidate?

    To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must:

    • Be aged 18 or over when the course starts in September 2022
    • Have graduated with a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering, Mathematics with Computer Science, Physics with Computer Science or a related discipline. Applicants must normally have achieved 2:1 or above in relevant cyber security modules. 
    • We will consider any past-Apprentices who have already completed the Level 3 AAT or CICM Apprenticeship Qualifications.  
    • Have maths and English GCSEs or Standard (Scotland) at 9-4 (A-C) or equivalent
    • Be legally allowed to work in the UK
    • Have lived in the UK, Ireland or the European Economic Area (EEA), for at least three years before the start of the apprenticeship. Or have either pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme and lived in the UK, EEA or Gibraltar for at least three years.

    We’ll ask you to give examples to show you’re:

    • Able to demonstrate degree-level knowledge of cyber security principles and technology
    • Able to apply cyber security principles in practice
    • A logical thinker and natural problem solver
    • Able to work on your own and stay motivated
    • Prepared to juggle work and study
    • Able to efficiently multitask and work under pressure
    • Good at communicating and collaborating with people at all levels
    • Flexible and resilient.

    Don’t worry if you don’t have an extensive CV. You can share examples of your passion for cyber security from anywhere. That might be other work experience, your time in education or volunteering.

    Applications are open. We encourage you to apply early as we receive an extremely high volume of applications for our roles every year and applications may close earlier than anticipated. Please apply early to avoid disappointment

    About the BBC

    We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below.

    Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

    We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

    We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.