Degree Apprentice Cyber Engineer

BAE Systems; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK defence firm is seeking a Degree Apprentice Cyber Engineer in Portsmouth. This role involves providing technological solutions, cyber security analysis, and the opportunity to earn a BSc Degree in Digital Technology Solutions. Candidates should have GCSEs and A-levels in relevant subjects. The position promises annual salary progression and numerous benefits including a pension scheme and health plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Eligibility for annual incentive

Responsibilities

• Provide technology enabled solutions to internal and external customers.
• Cyber security analysis.
• Working alongside software and network infrastructure.
• Develop new products and services, using digital technologies.
• Installation, configuration and testing of systems.
• Be part of a professional team securing defence systems.
• Wide range of work‑based placements to learn while you earn.
• Gaining a BSc Degree, with Honours in Digital Technology Solutions.

Education

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4/A

3 A-levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above (1 subject must be Maths)

1 subject must be in Engineering or a Science/Technical subject

An equivalent level 3 vocational qualification in a STEM related subject worth a minimum of 96 UCAS points

Job description

Description

Job Title: Degree Apprentice Cyber Engineer

Location: Portsmouth (Hampshire)

Salary: Starting from £24,125 with annual progression through the scheme duration

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide technology enabled solutions to internal and external customers
• Cyber security analysis
• Working alongside software and network infrastructure
• Develop new products and services, using digital technologies
• Installation, configuration and testing of our systems
• Be part of a professional team, working together to secure our defence systems
• Wide range of work‑based placements to learn while you earn
• Gaining a BSc Degree, with Honours in Digital Technology Solutions, specialising in Cyber Engineering

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 Naval Ships Combat Systems Team:

As part of our UK Maritime Sector, Naval Ships designs, builds and delivers complex warships and combat systems, and you could play a vital role in its future. We are designing and building the Royal Navy’s new Type 26 Global Combat Ship. A highly capable and versatile multi‑mission warship designed to support anti‑submarine warfare, air defence and other operations anywhere on the world’s oceans.

Our combat systems are in operation in more than 20 countries around the world and this technology is vital in providing crew members with the information and capabilities they need to operate effectively, whether protecting the world’s shipping lanes or providing humanitarian relief.

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.

Qualification requirements

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4/A
• Combination of:
  • 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)