Trainee Cyber Security Specialist

Netcom Online Learning
Sheffield, United Kingdom
2 days ago
£25,000 – £32,000 pa

Salary

£25,000 – £32,000 pa

Job Type
Internship
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Remote
Seniority
Entry
Education
Degree
Posted
29 May 2026 (2 days ago)

About the opportunity

Complete the free training, gain a qualification and career guidance - no brainer!

Are you ready to launch a career in cyber security? Netcom Training’s fully-funded Cyber Security course (NCFE Certificate in Principles of Cyber Security, Level 2) equips you with the practical skills employers are actively seeking. From threat intelligence and security testing to incident response and ethical compliance, you’ll gain hands-on experience thatprepares you for today’s fast-growing cyber security and IT roles.

Our learners have gone on to roles such asIT support, second line support, junior development, cyber security analysis and business analystpositions, working with companies across tech, logistics, public services and digital sectors. Complete the with, helping you start your career protecting businesses, data and digital systems.

Course Details

  • Start Date: 01.06
  • Duration: 5 weeks
  • Format: Online, practical workshops
  • Schedule: Mon-Fri 09:45AM-2:45PM

What you’ll learn

  • Principles: Understand cyber security principles and core frameworks
  • Threat Intelligence: Develop expertise to identify risks
  • Testing: Conduct cyber security testing, identify vulnerabilities and implement controls
  • Incident Response: Prepare for and respond to cyber security incidents
  • Ethics: Understand legislation and ethical conduct within cyber security
  • Professional Skills: Build professional skills and behaviours for the sector
  • Protection: Gain practical knowledge to protect and secure digital environments

Potential Roles:

  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • IT Support Technician
  • Junior Penetration Tester
  • SOC Analyst

Eligibility

To apply, you must:

  • Live in the Sheffield area
  • Be aged 19 or over
  • Earn below the gross annual wage cap of £24,570
  • Not currently be undertaking other government-funded training
  • Not be in the UK on a student, graduate, postgraduate, or sponsored visa, or as a dependent

Cost

This is a fully-funded course with no fees – complete the training, gain essential cyber security skills.

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