Sizewell C Cyber Security Apprentice

Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

The Opportunity

If you are looking to kick start a career that is rewarding, where you can really make a difference, then come join our Cyber Security Apprenticeship Programme. You will work on one of the most exciting and significant sustainable energy projects that our country has ever seen, being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Sizewell C is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for at least 60 years.

About the role

Join our Cyber Security Apprenticeship and start your journey to becoming a professionally qualified Cyber Security Analyst.

During our three-year scheme you’ll study for a level 6 BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprenticeship Whilst there are optional modules in this apprenticeship, you’ll be expected to align to cyber security related modules.

You’ll spend time in different parts of our teams and complete your studies through day release.. You may also travel to other EDF offices, but you’ll be mainly based in Suffolk. 

When you’re not studying, you’ll take on tasks including supporting Cyber and Information Security activities, architectural reviews of proposed changes to our IT environment, and maintaining and developing awareness of current information security technology and threats, to help protect our IT systems. As you progress through your apprenticeship, you’ll gain knowledge and experience and take on more responsibility, such as: security architecture, vulnerability scans and / or risk assessments, representing the Security Team at forums and events, and be responsible for particular policies, standards and other documents.

What we’re looking for 

• Five GCSE’S A*- C or 9 – 4 including Maths and English.
• 112 UCAS tariff points; having either at least three A levels at Grades A*- C including a relevant IT/ Cyber qualification.
• A passion for, and awareness of Cyber Security and/or Platform Engineering, for example current trends and best practices.
• Able to travel within the UK. 
• An understanding of cloud and digital technologies and how that can be applied to support customer value and bring business benefits – customer-centric mindset. 
• Good communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and inspire partners and stakeholders to drive collaboration and alignment.

Training, development and support for you: 

During your time on the scheme, you'll follow the Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprenticeship, over 3 years, with time for your end point assessment at the end. 

Once you’ve completed your apprenticeship, you'll also have a BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Degree (cyber security focused), and a range of experience. You’ll also work towards gaining your accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Information Security Professionals. The future is yours for the taking!

Our preferred training provider will be University of Suffolk but depending on availability we may use an alternative provider such as Northeastern University of London. 

• University of Suffolk will be one day a week at the Adastral Park.
• Northeastern University will be distanced learning with up to 3 weeks of in-person training per year in London.

Where you’ll work: 

You’ll be based in Suffolk with travel to offer EDF offices.

Power in Diversity

Sizewell C is a great place to work. Our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve. Everyone working at Sizewell C, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities. By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work. This aligns to our key values:

Respect: Value the rules and environment in which we operate
Positivity: Positively challenge poor quality and performance
Humility: Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise
Solidarity: One team, working closely together and helping each other
Clarity: Communicate clearly and consistently

Competitive Salary And Benefits

We’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.

In addition to a competitive salary of £24,297 we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, 28 days paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.

Sizewell C Limited (Sizewell C) is nuclear site licensed company whose business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Sizewell C was formerly under the majority ownership of the EDF Group but is currently majority owned by HM Government and operates as an independent company. EDF remains a key shareholder in Sizewell C and the business therefore maintains close links to EDF as a part of its ‘nuclear family’.

As a Sizewell C employee, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email, or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive; this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group. 

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