**Applications For This Post Will Open On Tuesday 16th of June at 3pm - After The Interest Call Has Taken Place.
The Link To The Interest Call Is Detailed In This Advert**
Join Our Team as a Graduate Apprentice in Digital Cyber Security
NHS Lanarkshire is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a new Graduate Apprentice in Digital Cyber Security, based at our Kirklands Head Office.
Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039) Annex 21 - As a trainee your pay isdeterminedas a percentage of pay for qualified staff,in accordance withAnnex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms and conditions so you will be paid60% of the salary inyear1.Your salary will be reviewed annuallyin accordance withtheAgenda for Change Terms and Conditions, ensuring fair and structured progression throughout your apprenticeship.
If successful, you will be appointed on a salary aligned with the Scottish National Living Wage.
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will transition to theappropriate salaryscale for the role, reflecting your new qualifications and responsibilities.
Key Details:
Location:Kirklands Head Office, Bothwell
Duration:Fixed term post for4 yearsstarting from September2026for 36 hours each week.
Eligibility:Applicants should be aged 16 to 24 years old on 1stof August 2026 (or up to 29 years for applicants who have a disability or those with*care experience) are eligible.
Must have 4 Highers (or equivalent) qualifications including Maths and an IT related subject at A or B.
English qualification at National 5 level minimum.
More information can be found in the job pack attached to this advert.
What We Offer:
Training:Gain invaluable on-the-job training to develop a diverse range ofIT skills.
Qualification:Work towards achieving aBSc (hons) in Cyber Security with Glasgow Caledonian University commencing on September 2026.
Support: You will be well supported on this Graduate Apprenticeship Programme with a dedicated workplacebuddy, a Job Coach from the in-house Employability Team andregularnetworking sessions with other apprentices.
What We're LookingFor:
Motivated Individuals:Highly motivated and committed individuals eager to join our Graduate Apprenticeship Programme.We are looking for those with the ability to study independently and who are confident with studying and working simultaneously.
Skills:Strong communication,ability to prioritise tasksand work in a fast-paced hands-on environment.IT knowledge and experience,along with the ability to understand various procedures andprocesses and follow health and safety guidelines.
Interest:A particular interest in cyber security, coupled with a positive attitude towards work and professional development.
Duties as an Apprentice Cyber Security Engineer may include:
Support the daily operation and monitoring of cyber security systems
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Assist in maintaining key services such as:
- Endpoint protection and EDR/XDR
- Email and web filtering
- Patch and vulnerability management tools
- Security monitoring platforms (e.g. SIEM)
- Encryption and secure remote access solution
- Respond to routine security alerts and incidents, escalating where appropriate
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Assist with user account security tasks, including access controls and privilege changes
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Support the patching and updating of systems in line with agreed schedules
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Assist in the documentation of systems, processes, and procedures
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Support audits, compliance checks, and evidence gathering activities
- Contribute to the implementation of security controls and improvements
- Liaise with internal teams and suppliers to support service delivery
Maintain awareness of emerging threats and follow agreed procedures
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How to Apply:
We strongly encourage you to attend these sessions for guidance before applying.
All shortlisted applicants willbe requiredto attend a short Aptitude Test prior to formal interview
Additional Information:
For full details about this Graduate Apprenticeship and the recruitment process, please refer to the attached job pack.
For any informal enquiries, feel free to contact Nicole Grant at[email protected], Senior Employability Advisor/Job Coach Lead.
- care experienced refers to anyone who has been, or is currently in care. This includes kinship care where you are living with a relative who is not your parent, or looked after with the help of social work, or living/lived in residential care, foster care, secure care or adoption. If you want to discuss this further, please contact: [email protected]
