TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn and learn on a nationally recognised, award-winning Degree Apprenticeship Programme in Cyber Security.
- Gain hands-on experience across engineering, data, and security disciplines, with placements in areas like system development, data analytics, and operational security.
- Study for a BSc (Hons) or BEng (Hons) in Cyber Security while working on real-time projects.
- Starting salary of £23,500 per annum.
- Requires 3 A-Levels (including Maths and Physics/Engineering/IT) or BTEC in Engineering, plus 5 GCSEs (including English, Maths, Science).
About the Role
This is a three-year Degree Apprenticeship programme combining Cyber Delivery (Engineering & Data) and Cyber Security. You will gain hands-on experience and a strong foundational skill set across engineering, data, and security disciplines before specialising.
What You'll Do
During Years 1 and 2, you will complete placements in areas including:
- Core Foundational Skills
- System Development (Software, Network, Platform, DevOps and Test)
- Data & Analytics (AI/ML, Data Engineering and Visualisation)
- Security Risk & Governance and Audit & Assurance
- Operational Security (including Security Operations Centres (SOC), threat detection, vulnerability management and incident response)
- Cyber Project Delivery
- Architecture for secure system design
In Year 3, you will begin to specialise in either Cyber Delivery or Cyber Security.
Throughout your apprenticeship, you will:
- Balance work with studying for a BSc (Hons) or BEng (Hons) in Cyber Security.
- Gain practical skills in:
- Secure system and network design.
- Software, network, platform, DevOps and test engineering.
- Installing and configuring operating systems, firewalls and applications.
- Deploying and using secure Cloud environments (AWS and Azure).
- DevOps practices and tooling for secure software development.
- Data analytics with Machine Learning and AI.
- Detecting and remediating cyberattacks.
- Security design and architecture, security testing and response investigations.
- Risk analysis, governance and compliance.
- Planning and delivery of cyber and digital projects.
- Engage in STEM outreach and community initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- 3 A-Levels (Grades A–C), with one in Mathematics and another in Physics or an Engineering/Technology/IT related subject.
- OR a BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering (with maths bridging course).
- 5 GCSEs (Grades 9–4 / A*–C) including English, Maths, and a Science subject.
- This apprenticeship assumes little prior cybersecurity experience and is not suitable for candidates who already have an engineering, software, or computing degree.
Security Clearance
Successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration information, and employment and/or education history verification for the previous five years. Further National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply.
Benefits
- Company-funded benefits package.
- Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
- Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks.
- Eligible for bonus scheme.
- Annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- Up to £500 annually on flexible benefits (private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships).
Key Information
- Starting Salary: £23,500 per annum.
- Contract Type: Fixed term, Permanent.
- Location: GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane.
- Working Pattern: Hybrid, Full Time.