Cyber Security

About this programme

Keep Sky safe from cyber-attack. Educate staff on security threat and vulnerability. Make recommendations on new security threats. Get involved in supporting and guiding projects. All so we can continue to deliver products free from threat exposure. As part of our Group Technology Security team, you’ll gain experience working across multiple lifecycle stages of Cyber Security here at Sky. You’ll then get the opportunity to undertake a more focused role, whether that’s simulating an attack on our computers or designing system architecture. There’s only one place you’ll see action like this in your career – and that’s Sky.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll take part in a boot camp before getting under the skin of our cyber security operation. You’ll cover analysis, project management and specialist cyber security training. Throughout the two-year programme you’ll do up to three rotations, before specialising, with roles ranging from Security Consultancy to Governance, Risk and Compliance Analyst.

Takeaways from this programme:
• An understanding of threat intelligence and the common threats facing industry
• Common incidents that can occur and how they are responded to
• Business support and security program/project management
• Security design and architecture
• Information security operations
• Assurance, penetration testing and code review.

The qualification

Cyber Security Level 4 qualification
The Cyber Security Risk Analysts Apprenticeship builds an understanding of cyber security to protect your organisation and support formal security governance and compliance. Learners will take part in hands-on training and active learning models that increase retention rates by 75% so your cyber apprentices can prepare for real-world challenges. The training provider for this programme is QA. QA are one of the largest providers of tech, management and digital apprenticeships and funded workplace learning programmes, empowering organisations, and individuals to develop the tech capabilities needed for success. Delivering apprenticeships now since 2008, they have a rich history or transferring knowledge and upskilling, supporting organisations to both generate new talent through recruitment or upskilling/reskilling your existing workforce.

What we’re looking for

You’ll need a minimum of five GCSEs A* – C (or equivalent grades 9-4) if you’re applying for a role in England.
In addition, as part of the apprenticeship you will be required to evidence if you already have achieved Core skills (minimum of two GCSEs A* – C/ 9-4 grades, or equivalent, in English and Maths) through school or further education then you would not be required to repeat these. If you haven’t achieved them or cannot provide evidence then you will be required to achieve them as part of the programme.
Other skills we’re looking for include:
• A self-starter, resilient when it gets hectic
• Passionate about technology with a curiosity about cyber security
• A quick learner and a team player.

Eligibility criteria

To be considered for this role, you must meet all of the following eligibility criteria.

• You have a minimum of five GCSEs A* - C (or equivalent grades 9-4), including English and Maths.
• You will be above the statutory school leaver age by August 2025.
• You haven’t completed a qualification or degree in the subject you are applying to.
• You will have completed any current education by August 2025 and do not plan to be undertaking any education throughout the duration of the apprenticeship.
• You will have resided in the UK or Republic of Ireland for three years by August 2025, unless you have an exemption listed in Annex A of the document linked below.
• If you are on a time limited visa, your visa will not expire at any point during the apprenticeship programme.

Apprenticeship eligibility criteria

Please note that the majority of these points are due to apprenticeship levy funding rules in England, which may be reviewed here for your reference: Apprenticeship Funding Rules You’ll need to meet Apprenticeship levy eligibility criteria

Right to Work

To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK by the start date of the programme. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this programme.

Please read the above carefully before continuing with your application. If you have any questions about the eligibility criteria, please contact us at apprenticeships@sky.uk.

Status

Applications for this programme have now closed. Register your interest below and we'll let you know when the 2026 programme is open.