Degree Apprentice Digital Technology Solutions Cyber Security

Regional Services; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech organization is seeking a Digital Technology Solutions Apprentice in Cyber Security. The role involves delivering business improvements and learning to implement security infrastructures. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and a Science, along with relevant A-levels or vocational qualifications. This apprenticeship offers educational advancement through a partnership with Cranfield University and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and a Science/Technical Subject.
• 3 A-levels or equivalent level 3 vocational qualification in a STEM subject is required.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver business improvements through digital and technological solutions.
• Implement security infrastructures and diagnose security incidents.
• Evaluate and support business solutions using digital technology.

Skills

Cyber Security knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 9-4/A*-C including Maths, English, and a Science/Technical Subject

3 A-levels at grade C or above or equivalent level 3 vocational qualification in a STEM subject

Job description

Overview

Job title: Digital Technology Solutions Apprentice (Cyber Security)

Location: Preston

Salary: Starting from £23,000 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you’ll be doing:

• You will be key in helping deliver business improvements through digital and technological solutions within Shared Services which support all our BAE Systems sectors in the UK, giving you the opportunity to make a rewarding contribution to the work we do.
• You will learn how to implement security infrastructures, diagnose security incidents and complete cyber risk assessments, to analyse and understand the points of vulnerability within IT systems.
• Opportunities to evaluate, initiate, create and support business solutions using digital technology, utilising data to evaluate the commercial and security risks and benefits of potential digital and technology solutions.
• You will specialise in a Cyber Security Analyst pathway in your third year.

What Qualification Will You Get?

Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Level 6 with integrated degree BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions
This is delivered by Cranfield University with a mixture of weekly block sessions on campus or at our Academy for Skills and Knowledge in Samlesbury, and day release online delivery.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Shared Services Team

In Shared Services we help BAE Systems to serve, supply and protect those who serve and protect us. You will be joining a large team who deliver the essential services and many of the critical projects that enable BAE Systems to perform, deliver and grow. This means a genuine chance to make a difference across the world. A career here means using your passion and ingenuity to defend national security with breakthrough technology and intelligence solutions. It’s rewarding work that truly makes a difference. You’ll work alongside a supportive team with a dedicated Skills Coach – driven by a shared ambition to protect what really matters. At BAE Systems, you’ll find an extraordinary career where you can realise your true potential.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Export Control/Security

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. For more information on national security vetting levels, contact the recruiter.

Qualification requirements

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4/A*-C which must include Maths & English & a Science/Technical Subject
• AND 1 of the following:
  • 3 A-levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above. 1 subject must be Maths and 1 subject must be in Engineering or a Science/Technical subject
  • An equivalent level 3 vocational qualification (must be a STEM related subject that aligns to the scheme/area you are applying for and worth a minimum of 96 UCAS points)