Digital Technology Degree Apprenticeship

Digital Technology Degree Apprenticeship

Closing date: 02 December 2024

Quick overview:

• Starting salary £25,760.
• Based at Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH, office attendance is required.
• Four-year degree apprenticeship scheme.
• Specialising in Cyber Security or Software Engineering.
• Working towards a BSc in Digital Technology Solutions.
• Start date: September 2025.

Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) is proud to deliver world-class equipment and support services to the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. We play a critical role in keeping our nation safe and prosperous, making sure the front-lines have the right kit at the right time.

From fighter jets to food deliveries, from patrol boats to protective clothing, we deliver effective and innovative kit to our front-line forces, swiftly and safely. Our teams make sure every item is properly sourced, stored and maintained, and every contract represents value for money for the taxpayer.

What sets DE&S apart is the focus we put on you. We help you find your flair and then plan a flourishing career around what you love. And along the way, you’ll enjoy real rewards for the work you do, with competitive benefits and career progression.

Starting September 2025, you’ll undertake a comprehensive framework of practical and academic training. All apprentices will attend their academic provider on a day release basis.

You'll be on a core programme for the first part of the apprenticeship before following a more specialised course either in Software Engineering or Cyber Security.

Software Engineering

The primary role of the Software Engineer is to ensure that what’s been designed, coded, and delivered by our manufacturing partners performs as intended. To do that our Software Engineers need to be able to design, build and test high-quality software solutions. This software may be for a complex weapon, a communications system, a ship, armoured vehicle, a helicopter, or anything else in the huge range of equipment we supply to the UK armed forces.

As a Software Engineer you’ll need to apply engineering principles to all stages of the software development process, from requirements, analysis and design, development and data requirements while ensuring our systems are secure.

Cyber Security

As a Cyber Security Specialist you’ll be involved in the implementation, maintenance and support of the security controls that protect our systems and data assets. The cyber teams’ responsibilities ensure the equipment we purchase, and support, for the UK Forces, weapons, vehicles, ships, aircraft and communications systems.. is secure and properly protected.

Cyber specialists ensure that security technologies and practices are operating in accordance with the organisation’s policies and standards to provide continued protection. They require a broad understanding of network infrastructure, software, and data to identify where threats and vulnerabilities can occur.

Entry requirements:

• Five full GCSEs at grades 4-9 (or equivalent) to include English Language, Maths and a Science.And

• Three full A Levels at a minimum of grade C to include Maths, Science, plus one other (excluding general studies).

Or, a BTEC Extended Diploma in Computer Science or Computing at triple merit level. Minimum of 96 UCAS Points,

Or, a T-Level in Digital Production Design and Development, Digital Business Services or Digital Support Services all at Merit level

Or, a minimum of 96 UCAS points in relevant Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects.

Please complete an online application form and attach one document which contains your CV and a personal statement together. Please follow DE&S’ guidance on how to create a CV for this vacancy and ensure all information is captured within your CV.

Please clearly state your achieved or predicted grades on your CV or your application won’t be considered.