Cyber Security Graduate Trainee

Company description:

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Job description:

The Role

We have reimagined the way we deliver our University IT Services, building a world-class IT department responsive to the needs of our global community. We're growing significantly and we've created new opportunities and made changes to how we work. Our people have been at the centre of this change, with a particular focus on development and opportunities to learn new skills.

We are investing significantly in an expanded team of cyber security professionals. This graduate trainee role will assist in protecting the University from cyber security threats to minimise the impact of such threats on the University's activities.

It is envisaged that the successful candidate will spend one-year "on-the-job" training before commencing a two-year, Level 7 Apprenticeship leading to a MSc in Digital Technology Solutions (Cyber Security).

Upon successful completion of the Level 7 Apprenticeship End Point Assessment, and subject to satisfactory work performance, it is expected that the graduate trainee will progress to the Cyber Security Officer role.

The University is an exciting and dynamic place to work, dedicated to world-leading education and research. Benefits include excellent pension; flexible working options; a minimum of 37 days holiday (including public holidays); discounted travel for the Metro and local bus services; and discounts for national retailers. You can find out more on our benefits web page.

We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment and we would be happy to discuss arrangements for flexible and/or blended working.

Any job offer will be subject to the successful completion of HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard pre-employment security screening.

Informal enquiries may be made to Jason Bain, Chief Information Security Officer, at Jason.Bain@newcastle.ac.uk 

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