Cyber Security Higher Apprenticeship 2026 - Meterian

Kickstart your information security & compliance career as an apprentice — learn ISO 27001, risk management, and cloud security with a supportive, inclusive team. Apply now!

Responsibilities

• Support the company’s information security certification process
• Assist with day-to-day activity within our GRC platform, including evidence uploads, task tracking, control monitoring, and certification progress
• Help maintain policies, procedures, registers, and supporting documentation
• Track compliance actions and follow up with colleagues to support timely completion
• Help prepare for audits, assessments, and certification reviews
• Maintain records of security controls, exceptions, risks, incidents, and improvement actions
• Support ongoing compliance after certification, not just the initial certification project

Required skills

• Technically curious and willing to learn about cloud services, Linux systems, device management, and security controls
• Interested in information security, compliance, governance, or risk management
• Basic understanding of information security principles
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, SOC 2, or similar frameworks
• Basic knowledge of Linux, Ubuntu, cloud services, identity management, or endpoint management

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)
• You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.
• If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.

Working hours

• This role is fully remote.

Benefits

• Great career progression
• Training courses available
• Structured mentoring and support
• On-site parking
• Great transport links
• Supportive working

Future prospects

• 90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.