Cyber Degree Apprentice

Bristol, England

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad

Leonardo UK Ltd is hiring a Cyber Degree Apprentice for a three-year programme combining Cyber Delivery and Cyber Security. The apprentice will rotate through engineering, data and security placements, gain hands-on experience, and study toward a BSc (Hons) or BEng (Hons) in Cyber Security before specialising.

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Responsibilities

Balance your time between work and studying for a **BSc (Hons)** or **BEng (Hons)** in Cyber Security
Gain hands-on experience and practical skills in areas such as:
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 such as AWS and Azure
Using DevOps practices and tooling to support secure software development, automation and deployment
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
Understanding how cyber and digital projects are planned and delivered
Engage in STEM outreach and community initiatives
During your Apprenticeship we encourage you to spend at least 3/4 days a week on site to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experience
You would be expected to commit to the successful completion of all your academic modules and assignments in support of the Apprenticeship standard

Qualification

Required

This Apprenticeship assumes little prior cybersecurity experience
is **NOT** suitable for candidates who already have an engineering, software or computing degree
3 A-Levels (Grades A–C)
One must be in Mathematics and another in Physics or an Engineering/Technology/IT related subject
BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering (with maths bridging course)
5 GCSEs (Grades 9–4 / A\*–C) including English, Maths, and a Science subject

Preferred

Benefits

Paid training.
Academic learning fully supported through to qualifications, with salary increases as you progress.
Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
Free access to mental health support and financial advice.
Employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
All employees are eligible for the bonus scheme.
Annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides the opportunity to own shares in Leonardo.
Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits, including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech and lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
Hybrid working; encouraged to spend at least 3/4 days a week on site.

Leonardo is a global security company that realises multi-domain technological capabilities in AD&S.

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