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Life on the team
Salary: £22,000
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Apprentice Programme: Cyber Security Technologist Level 4 with Firebrand
Duration: 24 months
Location: Hatfield or London
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract
Life on the team
During this apprenticeship, you will be part of the Group Information Services (GIS) Cybersecurity team. Our Cybersecurity team is responsible for keeping Computacenter and our customers secure by reducing the risk of cyber-attacks, security incidents and data breaches. We're a global team that works closely with all departments in Computacenter to provide guidance and leadership on security matters.
Throughout your time working as a Cybersecurity Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to work within the whole GIS Cybersecurity department and experience working with over 15 teams across Cybersecurity Operations (including in our Security Operations, Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting and Penetration Testing functions), Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance, Cyber Design and Assurance, and Security Management Office. This apprenticeship will give you the foundation you need to jumpstart your career in cyber.
Not only that but you will have the opportunity to earn cybersecurity qualifications such as CompTIA Security+ / Network+ and EC Council Certified Network Defender as part of the programme.
As part of a new cohort, you’ll form great friendships among your fellow apprentices. Everybody wants each other to succeed – and we regularly celebrate our success – by recognising colleagues who’ve received great feedback during team meetings.
You’ll work within an inclusive and supportive environment where we make sure everybody feels welcome and included. And if there’s anything you’re not sure about, a colleague will be happy to answer any questions you might have. It’s how we all grow.
“Joining the Cybersecurity team at Computacenter has been an incredible experience! From day one, I’ve been welcomed and supported as a valued part of the team. I've learned so much by getting hands-on with real projects and work across different areas like Threat Hunting and Cyber Risk Management. I like the fact I am trusted to contribute with meaningful work while gaining valuable experience. The team environment is so inclusive, and everyone genuinely wants you to succeed—it’s been the perfect place to kickstart my career in cybersecurity” – current Cybersecurity Apprentice.
What you’ll do
For the duration of your programme, you will be studying towards a Cyber Security Technologist Level 4 qualification. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will spend about 80% of your time in work and 20% to studying toward your qualification.
You will build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders whilst maintaining open and constructive working relationships with a high degree of commitment. The successful apprentice will seek to identify better ways to deliver improvement and simplify how activities are undertaken.
What you’ll need
- You will need to have achieved a minimum of 5 GCSE’s including both your Maths, and English Language GCSE grade 4/ C or above.
- You’ll will also need to have achieved A levels or a Level 3 qualification (apprenticeship or BTEC in a relatable subject). STEM subjects will be beneficial but not essential.
- You’ll have Basic Microsoft Office 365 knowledge.
- You’ll have a genuine interest and desire to develop.
- You’ll have an interest in Information and Cyber Security.
- You’ll have good written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills (oral and written).
- You’ll have the ability to work in a structured and timely manner and to handle multiple activities simultaneously.
Please note that for successful applicants, offers will be conditional on passing additional eligibility checks with our training provider which will include a Maths and English assessment and a review of any previous qualifications you hold. Due to the funding requirements of the apprenticeship, applicants must not already hold a Cyber Security Level 4 standard, GNVQ, BTEC or equivalent qualification to be eligible for this programme.
