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IT security co-ordinators protect their client's data from illegal access, theft and misuse.
You could work: on call;
There will be
2.4% more IT security co-ordinator jobs in 2027.
In your local area
In this role you could:
You could work at a client's business or in an office.
You can get into this job through:
You could do a foundation degree, degree or postgraduate course in:
Courses with industry placements or summer internships may help you develop your skills.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to apply for a trainee IT security position with a company after doing a T Level in Digital Support Services.
You'll usually need:
You could do a cyber security technologist higher apprenticeship or a cyber security technical professional degree apprenticeship.
This will involve a mix of learning in the workplace and study.
You'll usually need:
You could start work as an IT support technician after your GCSEs or A levels.
Then you can train on the job or get more qualifications.
You can apply to work as an IT security co-ordinator once you have experience in IT management, network engineering or cyber intelligence.
You'll need to:
You could join the Chartered Institute of Information Security for professional development opportunities.
You can find out more about working in IT and digital security from The Chartered Institute for IT, National Cyber Security Centre and the UK Cyber Security Council.
With experience you could move into network management, IT project management or security consultancy.
You could work for the police, security services or specialist law firms who investigate computer crimes.
You could join The Institute of Information Security Professionals for professional development opportunities.
You can find out more about working in IT and digital security from The Chartered Institute for IT and National Cyber Security Centre.