Cyber Apprentice, Security Team

About BII

British International Investment is the UK’s development finance institution, owned by the UK Government. With a mission to solve the biggest global development challenges, we aim to create a virtuous circle of investment and impact. Your contribution will be essential. 

It won’t be easy: we do the hardest work in the most complex markets. Be prepared to test your skills, get creative and say your piece as you take on high-profile work as part of a diverse team of exceptionally smart, passionate people. 

In return, you can take your career to all-new places in a culture that rewards curiosity and collaboration, and balances high performance with wellbeing.

BII at a glance

75 years supporting sustainable business growth in developing and emerging markets

£8.1 billion in net assets

1,400+ businesses invested in

950,000 workers in the businesses we support

£9 billion in new investments planned in the next 5 years

600+ people in our diverse global team

3 key development objectives: Productive | Sustainable | Inclusive

Team and role overview

• BII’s security team is a multi-disciplinary team of security professionals tasked with protecting BIIs people, processes and technology enabling BII to undertake and deliver impact to those that most need it.
• Operational Cyber Security is provided by inhouse cybersecurity analysts and an outsourced managed security service provider.

Purpose

We are looking to develop and mature our cyber team by bringing on an apprentice who can learn and develop as a cyber security professional over a two year/26 month period.

As a cyber apprentice, you will collaborate with our cyber team and partners to maintain BII's security. Utilising cutting-edge tools and working alongside a team of seasoned security professionals, you will be integral to our mission. Your role will involve ensuring our technology is designed with security in mind, investigating and escalating suspicious events before they become incidents, and learning about risk management.

Our apprenticeship programme will provide you with experience across the entire cyber security lifecycle and provide you a solid foundation from which to build your career.

Responsibilities

In this dynamic role, you will engage in a variety of activities under the supervision of the head of security and the senior cyber analyst, including:

• Monitoring and analysing security alerts: You'll keep an eye on our systems for any unusual activity and respond promptly to potential threats.
• Conducting vulnerability assessments: You'll help identify weaknesses in our systems and recommend improvements to enhance security.
• Participating in incident response: When a security incident occurs, you'll be part of the team that investigates and mitigates the impact.
• Collaborating on security projects: You'll work on projects aimed at improving our overall security posture, from implementing new technologies to refining existing processes.
• Educating staff: You'll assist in training sessions to ensure all employees understand best practices for staying safe online.
• Researching emerging threats: You'll stay up to date with the latest cyber threats and trends, helping us stay ahead of potential risks.

You’ll be required to undertake study for industry recognised cyber security qualifications during the duration of the course. You will be provided time off to attend learning with an industry recognised learning provider.

The candidate

Background, skills, aptitude

This apprenticeship provides a unique opportunity for the right candidate to develop a solid cyber security foundation. We don’t expect you to be an expert in the field, but moreover someone who is keen and curious.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Enthusiastic about technology and eager to explore the world of cyber security,
• A proactive learner who takes initiative and seeks growth opportunities,
• Adaptable and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment,
• Reliable and takes pride in delivering high-quality work and maintaining a professional appearance,
• Driven by a desire to support and empower others to achieve their goals,
• Collaborative and enjoys working as part of a team

The successful candidate must:

• Have achieved Five GCSE’s at grades 9-4 (equivalent to GCSE grade A*-C) including English and Maths.
• To comply with the apprenticeship eligibility rules, at the start of the apprenticeship you must be aged 18 or over, living in England, and not in full time education and have the right to work in the UK.
• A strong commitment towards successfully completing the Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist Apprenticeship.

Our cultural values

We look for team members who aspire, as we do, to work at our best and to be:

• Impact-led, commercially rigorous
• Tenacious in the face of challenges
• Collaborative and caring

British International Investment is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. 

Salary: Competitive