Cyber Security Technologist Apprentice (Edinburgh)

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End Date

Sunday 09 March 2025

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Job Description Summary

JOB TITLE: Cyber Security Technologist Apprentice
SALARY: £25,000 starting salary plus fantastic benefits.
LOCATION: Edinburgh
HOURS: Full time
START: 08 September 2025
WORKING PATTERN: Initially, working in the office will be required for most of the time as you settle into your role. Later on, aim to transition to a hybrid working model, where you will be expected to be at your base location for a minimum of two days per week. This arrangement will require approval from your line manager.

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Job Description

Help us empower our people and Help Britain Prosper 

Lloyds Banking Group is dedicated to delivering high-quality apprenticeship experiences, empowering individuals to reach their full potential.

This is an opportunity to learn skills, gain a qualification and earn a salary, all while playing an important role in shaping finance as force for good.

Be a key player in our transformation. Learn new skills, bring your ideas to life on innovative projects, and help us power up better, faster, and safer ways to serve our customers. With endless growth opportunities, grab the chance to start a career that means something.

As a Level 4 Cyber Security apprentice, you’ll cover intermediate fundamentals of network security,  cyber security and risk management. Delivered by Firebrand, the level 4 Cyber Security Technologist apprenticeship will help you develop the skills required to implement a series of technical, procedural and physical controls to monitor, detect and respond to a wide range of cyber security threats. You will be trained in cyber risk and mitigation; maintaining the confidentiality, integrity and availability of digital data. You will use your skills to feed into policy decisions of a cyber security awareness culture within the Group. 

During your apprenticeship which usually spans up to 2 years, you will cover key areas such as: 

• Networking and cyber security fundamentals 

• Network security 

• Threat, vulnerability and risk assessment 

• Operating system security 

• Cryptography 

• Information security and management frameworks 

• Access control systems 

Why Lloyds Banking Group?

We’re the UK’s largest digital bank, with 22 million digitally active customers. But we’re just getting started. That’s why we’re investing up to £3bn each year in cutting-edge tech like AI and cloud technology. We’re transforming our business in numerous ways, from collaborations in the fintech industry to encouraging a culture of learning and technology.

What you’ll need

• National 5 (or equivalent) at grade A-C in both Maths and English (English language and / or English literature)

These grades can be predicted, but any offer made to you will be conditional upon successful achievement of these qualifications.

• You’ll need to be at least 18 years old by the end of February 2026. 

Whilst we welcome candidates who have a degree, this cannot be in a field related to the apprenticeship due to a crossover in learning. We’ll request a copy of your degree module transcript to review if your degree may contain prior learning.

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it’s why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

Important information

Due to Home Office requirements regarding Skilled Workers, we’re unable to accept applications for visa sponsorship for our apprenticeship roles as the proposed salary for the role does not meet the minimum threshold – if this situation applies to you, please consider looking for other vacancies which may be more suitable.

Salary

You will join us on a fixed apprenticeship salary. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be re-graded, with your pay range consistent with the job family for your business area.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 22 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

If you’re excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.

The closing date to apply for this opportunity is 9th March 2025

Our roles generate a lot of interest and occasionally we need close for applications earlier than originally advertised. If you think working with us could be right for you, please apply now and see where an apprenticeship with us can take you!

If you have any queries regarding the recruitment process, please email lloydsbankinggroup@cappfinity.com and a member of our team will be happy to help and will reply within 3 working days (Monday – Friday).

Please note that other LBG recruitment mailboxes are unable to answer questions related to apprenticeship recruitment.

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.

We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.