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.
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.
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.
To be eligible for this role, you’ll have:
Alongside a starting salary of £24,297 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.
We’re talking about everything from electric vehicle leasing to gym membership, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, season ticket loans to enhanced parental leave. At EDF, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.
Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, the LGBTQ+ community, people with a disability and colleagues from a disadvantaged background.
We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.
We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our team members drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. There’s no single definition — it's about individuality. That’s why we give you the freedom to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.
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