Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 6 Cyber Security Analyst Degree Apprenticeship, leading to a BSc (Hons) in Digital and Technology Solutions.
- Earn £23,000 per year, with a £3,000 joining bonus and annual pay reviews.
- Gain hands-on experience in cyber security, IT infrastructure, AI, and cloud environments.
- Based in Stevenage, with study at Cranfield MK:U.
- Applications close on 20th November 2026.
About the Role
Start your career in the digital world by designing, delivering, supporting, maintaining and protecting the digital technology and solutions for the MBDA ecosystem. MBDA is evolving the way its products and services are designed and delivered to customers, and needs your help.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary: £23,000 per year, plus a £3,000 joining bonus.
- Annual pay reviews
- Healthcare Cash Plan: Support with everyday health-related costs, including medical, dental, optical, physio, and health & wellbeing.
- Annual Leave: 25 days per year (plus holiday purchase) and up to 15 days flexi leave.
- Study Leave: During exam periods.
- Paid travel expenses to and from your place of study.
The Qualification
You will complete a Digital and Technology Solutions apprenticeship with a Cyber Security Analyst pathway, leading to a BSc (Hons) in Digital and Technology Solutions.
Duration and Location
- Duration: 4 years
- Start Date: September 2027
- Location: Stevenage
- Learning Provider: Cranfield MK:U
Programme Structure
This programme offers hands-on experience within the information technology and information systems sector. You will gain experience in projects developing or enhancing business solutions and understand operational and service delivery. The role involves working with Infrastructure, AI, Cloud, and Application environments.
MBDA uses a mix of ‘waterfall’ and ‘agile’ project methodologies. You will be involved in:
- Solution analysis and requirements elicitation
- Systems and solution design
- Project/task management, including release and test management
Operational teams cover user engagement through to cyber security threat protection, detection, and recovery, adhering to ITIL standards and complying with standards such as Cyber Security Essentials Plus, and ISO27001.
As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will:
- Define, implement, and maintain security products and systems.
- Analyse IT system vulnerabilities.
- Monitor security performance using tools.
- Undertake statistical reporting and analysis.
- Proactively problem-solve and propose improvements.
During your first and second year, you will experience key areas of the Digital Excellence function: Enterprise Architecture and Consultancy; Digital Solutions and Delivery Management; Cyber Security; Networking and Digital Infrastructure. In the third and fourth year, you will concentrate on your specialist path, culminating in a final assessment project.
Academic study involves one virtual study day per week with the University. There will be 3 days on-site at the university at the beginning and end of each module.
Entry Requirements
GCSEs:
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above.
- Must include English Language, Mathematics, and any Science or Technology subject.
Post-GCSE Qualifications (equivalent to 120 UCAS Tariff points):
- A levels: Three A levels totalling 120 UCAS Tariff points, including A level Mathematics OR Computing/Computer Science, with no individual grade below C.
- T level: T Level in Engineering or Computing with a minimum Merit grade.
- BTEC: A single Level 3 Extended Diploma in Maths, Science, IT OR Engineering at a minimum grade of DDM. Those applying with Science, IT or Engineering must provide evidence of completing a Further Maths module.
Note: Entry criteria are based on your top three full A Levels or equivalent qualifications. Extended Project Qualification points are not included. These criteria may differ from the university's requirements.
If you are currently studying and expect to meet these requirements by the start date, you are welcome to apply.
Security Clearance
- Must be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.
- Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply.
- All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) after an offer is made.
Location Requirements
Due to the need to attend your MBDA site and the training provider, applicants need to ensure their home or rental location is appropriate, travel arrangements are manageable, and travel time is minimised as required for your role.