AI-Driven IT Degree Apprenticeship (Fully Funded)

Cisco Systems, Inc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in London is offering a 3-year IT Degree Apprenticeship that blends a fully funded BSc with rotations in Cloud Infrastructure, AI Platform Engineering, Data & Automation, and Enterprise Applications.

You’ll earn from day one and gain industry certifications. The program provides a dedicated Apprentice Manager, technical mentors, a close-knit cohort, and a path to a permanent engineering role after graduation.

Qualifications

• Currently studying for or holding A-Levels, BTEC National, or equivalent qualifications, on track to achieve a minimum of 120 UCAS points.
• Minimum GCSE Grade 4 / C in English Language and Mathematics.
• You have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme.

Responsibilities

• Solving business problems in partnership with AI, using generative models, intelligent agents, and modern developer tooling.
• Developing software integrations, deploying Cisco platforms, and configuring cloud and network infrastructure.
• Navigating ambiguity by breaking down open‑ended business challenges into clear, testable engineering steps.
• Analysing system and user data to spot performance trends, identify bottlenecks, and inform smarter business decisions.
• Working within agile frameworks, contributing to sprints, and presenting working prototypes to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams across the UK, Europe, the US, and Asia.

Skills

AI curiosity

Technical curiosity

Ambiguity navigation

Creative problem solver

Collaborative communicator

Growth mindset

Education

A-levels / BTEC

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in London is offering a 3-year IT Degree Apprenticeship that blends a fully funded BSc with rotations in Cloud Infrastructure, AI Platform Engineering, Data & Automation, and Enterprise Applications.

You’ll earn from day one and gain industry certifications. The program provides a dedicated Apprentice Manager, technical mentors, a close-knit cohort, and a path to a permanent engineering role after graduation.