Cyber security apprenticeships

Level 4 cyber apprenticeship – foundation level

Our Level 4 cyber apprenticeship scheme offers you the opportunity to work in departments across government for two years, gaining a foundation level of understanding in cyber security, achieving a Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist qualification on completion and the opportunity to apply to move into a permanent job in a department. 

You’ll be able to

• Earn while you learn:  You will gain invaluable experience by learning and applying challenging theory and skills whilst earning a salary. The apprenticeships combine on the job training with 20% formal learning
• Develop your skills:  Topics covered include modules on: networking principles, cryptography and encryption, malware analysis, incident management, phishing, threat intelligence and risk assessment
• Benefit from specialist support.  You will be supported by experienced mentors and managers who will guide you through your apprenticeship
• Create exciting career prospects. There is the expectation that successful apprentices will go on to work in further government cyber posts. You could work in technical areas like security design, testing, investigations and response. Or, you could work in risk analysis on cyber operations, risk, governance and compliance

For further information on eligibility requirements, the application process and benefits, visit the Civil Service Careers website – Government Security Cyber apprenticeship (Level 4).

Level 6 cyber apprenticeship

Our Level 6 Cyber Apprenticeship Scheme offers you the opportunity to work in departments across government, developing your technical cyber skills over the course of 4 years and gain a Cyber Security Technical Professional (Integrated Degree) on completion. 

During the programme, you will have the opportunity to sit a promotion panel.  At the end of the scheme, you will also have the opportunity to move into a job which will expand their deepening expertise once they have finished the scheme 

For further information about the Level 6 Cyber Apprenticeship, visit the Civil Service Careers website – Government Security Level 6 Cyber Apprentieship.