Cyber Degree Apprentice

We support helping you settle in to your new location ensuring you are familiar with the team and have a warm welcome from day 1. There is a member of our Apprentice team at each site, helping you progress, ensuring your study time is protected, enabling access to digital learning as well as opportunities to get involved with the local community and STEM projects, enhance many aspects of each programme. The Role Looking for a great start to your career in technology, earning and learning on a professionally accredited, award-winning scheme? We are recruiting thecybersecurityexperts of the future on our nationally recognised, award-winning Degree Apprenticeship Programme. Involved in all phases of the Cyber Security lifecycle you will be exposed to the latest tools, technologies, and processes, and have the opportunity to influence the future path of cyber security development within Leonardo. Developing real-time cyber solutions, creating sophisticated analysis and support tools or contributing ideas to innovate the next generation of products - the challenges are varied. Alongside this, you will also study with one of our partner universities towards achievement of BSc (Hons) or BEng (Hons) degree in an appropriate engineering disciplinethrough a mixture of work based learning, distance learning and day release at university. On completion you should have met the requirements for Incorporated Engineer as part of the way to gaining Chartered Engineer status. During your apprenticeship, you will be required to share your time between the workplace and university. You will: Grow your knowledge of cyber engineering Develop practical skills in development for complex systems, understanding key processes and technologies. Support early careers activities - our apprentices and graduates are expected to work as STEM ambassadors in schools, colleges and universities Commit to the successful completion of all your academic modules and assignments in support of the Apprenticeship standard. What you will do Life at Leonardo is never boring. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will be working in a wide range of areas, such as Building secure systems and networks from scratch Installing and configuring operating systems, firewalls, and applications Deploying and using secure Cloud environments such as AWS and Azure Installing and using DevOps for secure software development Data analytics with Machine Learning and AI Detecting and remediating cyberattack Your work will support critical business areas throughout Leonardo and our customers in the UK government and private sector, and will provide you with great learning opportunities in the field. At the same time, you will obtain the academic knowledge and qualifications necessary for your future career in a high-tech company through your course at one of our partner universities. You will be working within world-class facilities, in both office and lab environments and will have opportunities to travel to other Leonardo UK and customer sites, to meet with colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Beyond the programme there may be the opportunity for you to further your academic and vocational achievements based on your talents and capability and needs of the business. You would be expected to commit to the successful completion of all your academic modules and assignments in support of the Apprenticeship standard. What we are looking for This Apprenticeship assumes little prior cybersecurity experience and is NOT suitable for candidates who already have an engineering, software or computing degree. 3 x A levels (Grade A-C) (or equivalent) – Mandatory: Mathematics and either Physics or a Technology / Engineering subject AND another STEM subject 5 GCSE grades 9 - 4 or grades A – C or equivalent; English Language, Maths and a Science subject plus 2 subjects We will also accept a BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering instead of A levels, but require attendance of the maths bridging course. We consider each application individually in consultation with our partnering university. The starting salary for this role is £21,525 Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit : Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do, key contributors in shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive. Time to recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your wellbeing matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding performance: All employees are eligible for our bonus scheme. Join in our success: Our annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides you the opportunity to own shares in Leonardo. Tailored perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. For a full list of our company benefits please visit : We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people, communities and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. 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