About us:Aqua Global was founded in 1983 in London. 40+ years later, Aqua have supported clients in 28 countries around the world, specialising in providing message automation within the areas of payments, treasury, trade finance and statement processing.

Overview:We are now looking for an eager candidate to join us as an apprentice. A cyber security risk analyst's job is to protect an organization's data and information systems from security threats.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Identifying threats: Identifying potential threats to an organization's data, networks, and computer systems (Cyber security Risk assessments) 
• Developing security policies: Creating and implementing security policies and procedures that account for legal, regulatory, and operational requirements  (achieving ISO 27001, DORA compliance Cyber essentials) 
• Monitoring compliance: Ensuring that policies are being followed 
• Responding to security breaches: Investigating and responding to security breaches in real time 
• Conducting risk assessments: Performing periodic risk assessments and penetration tests 
• Developing best practices: Developing and promoting best practices for information security 
• Providing technical advice: Providing technical advice to clients or training employees on security awareness 
• Preparing reports: Preparing reports for clients and making recommendations for solutions 
• Managing third parties: Identifying and ranking third parties that pose a risk to the organization 
• Code delivery: Develop programme code/scripts for Aqua Infrastructure

Essential Qualities & Attributes: 

• Knowledge and experience within Cyber Security
• Confident public speaker 
• A professional approach 
• Attention to detail
• Articulate, vocal and expressive

Essential: Having a full driving licence and your own vehicle is required - as the role involves travel to client sites.

Entry requirements: 

• an A Level in ICT
• OR an International Baccalaureate at Level 3 in ICT
• OR a Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject
• OR a BTEC Extended Diploma in IT (180 credits)

Salary:£35,000 per annum.

Company Benefits:

• Private Health Care
• Company Mobile
• Occasional International Travel 
• Paid Training & Development
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme for cyclists and car users (Qualification period for the car scheme)
• Company Pension

Future prospects:90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship. Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks. 

Important information: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Apply now!