Global Information Security Apprenticeship

Global Information Security Apprenticeship

Chester, United Kingdom

Job Description & Program Overview

Our Global Information Security (GIS) apprentice programme starts in September 2023. You will join in a full-time role whilst studying for a three-year Digital Technology Degree.

You’ll spend most of your time working alongside experienced colleagues, learning relevant and valuable skills, contributing to exciting projects whilst being exposed to cutting-edge technology and see directly how first-class organisations operate systems. For the remainder of your time, you’ll follow an established Cyber Security learning pathway with our trusted partner based in Manchester, graduating after three years with a Degree in Digital and Technology Solutions.

Apprentices evolve during the programme based on their career aspirations and depending on how quickly their technical and soft skills develop. We encourage apprentices to take advantage of employee networks, mentorship and all other resources made available to them to accelerate their career.

Successful apprentices will continuously relate what they are learning with their work at Bank of America, as they progress through their degree programme. Being part of the Global Information Security team offers you the opportunity to be part of a world-class information security workforce.

As an apprentice, you will join one of our teams in GIS EMEA. Depending on the team you join your key tasks and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

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  Supporting GIS functions analyzing, researching, improving, defining, implementing, and executing information security controls and standards
• Supporting team members performing specialised GIS functions
• Responding and performing triage Incidents
• Partnering and developing key relationships with response teams of Cyber Security Operations (CSO)
• Monitoring event queues and investigating and analysing security alerts
• Understanding the requirements of Bank applications and how to use them
• Testing applications using a variety of tools to identify vulnerabilities that could expose the Bank to risk
• Monitoring existing and proposed security standard setting groups
• Performing vulnerability fix verification testing in support of the remediation
• Providing technical support to clients, management and staff throughout risk assessments and the implementation of appropriate data security procedures and products
• Sharing knowledge with technical and non-technical colleagues directly and through training sessions
• Ensuring identified risks are managed effectively

Essential and desired competencies

As the successful applicant, you will be able to:

• Show demonstrable evidence of self-learning outside of studies, and efforts to advance technical skills
• Display clear motivation for exploring a Technology career within financial services, and a specific interest in Information Security
• Demonstrate capacity for innovative thinking and strong problem solving
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to interact with a variety of people
• Display evidence of strong team-work and leadership
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential
• Demonstrate integrity and ethics by earning other’s trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions
• Will be advantageous if there is demonstrable coding experience in an object oriented programming language.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for the GIS apprentice programme, you must:

• Hold or predicted to achieve at least 3 A levels/BTEC or equivalent with a minimum of 104 UCAS points
• Have at least a grade C or 5 in Maths and English Language GCSE (4 will not be accepted) or equivalent
• Been a resident of the UK for the past 3 years
• Not in full-time education when starting the apprenticeship
• Have the right to work and remain in the UK indefinitely
• Spend at least 50% of your working hours in England over the duration of the apprenticeship
• Have not completed a qualification or apprenticeship at the same level or higher which provided you with substantially the same skills or training as you would gain through this apprenticeship with Bank of America

About us

The world of technology is evolving fast. Together, we can help shape it to be smarter, safer and more accessible.

Here at Bank of America, we’re developing innovations in emerging fields like virtual reality, artificial intelligence and machine learning. Through our cutting-edge projects and prototypes, we help all kinds of businesses to access finance more safely, rapidly and globally than ever. And, we support our people while they make the world of technology better, too.

Join us and we’ll help you shape your own world through opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll work in collaborative global teams with mentorship programs, employee networks and events to build friendships and support.

As a valued member of our team with responsibilities from day one, we’ll ask that you take the time to understand our Code of Conduct and how we manage risk.

We need all kinds of people, perspectives and skills, so if you’re as passionate as we are about changing the world of technology, this could be the opportunity for you.

We care deeply about shaping the world of work to be an equal and inclusive one – and that starts with our recruitment process. We know just how important and valuable it is to have a wide range of skills, backgrounds and experiences shaping our work and ideas. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we’re proud to focus on attracting, retaining and developing diverse talent within Bank of America. Together, we aim to mirror the customers, clients and communities we serve.

What if I need workplace adjustments?

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We offer a competitive Salary and Benefits package