Programme title: Cyber Security Degree Apprenticeship
Level: 6
Salary: 23776
Location: Bristol (Ashton House and Babcock Technology Centre)
Application closing date: 18th December 2025
Programme start date: September 2026
Role ID: 67230
Our 4-year Cyber Security Degree Apprenticeship is an exciting opportunity to build your career in cyber security while gaining a Level 6 Cyber Security Degree Apprenticeship Standard and a BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Technical Professional. Working alongside experienced professionals youll help protect critical systems and information contributing to the delivery of complex and vital services across the defence sector.
About the programme
Youll join Babcocks Information Security team and start building the knowledge and experience needed to become a Cyber Security Engineer. From day one youll contribute to meaningful projects capturing and refining cyber security requirements and supporting the secure design development and implementation of systems.
Day to day youll work on a broad mix of internal and customer-facing programmes. Youll learn how to apply cyber security principles to digital systems contribute to assurance processes and use Ministry of Defence frameworks to ensure systems are secure by design. Youll also develop strong documentation communication and logical thinking skills all essential for a successful career in cyber.
This role will give you insight into the systems and strategies that underpin cyber defence and teach you how to navigate an evolving landscape with confidence. Its a rewarding and highly relevant career path that makes a real-world impact.
Your education/training
Youll work towards the Level 6 Cyber Security Degree Apprenticeship Standard delivered in partnership with Gloucestershire College and UWE Bristol.
Youll cover core topics including Foundations of Cyber Security Network Foundations Computer Architecture and Operating Systems Malware Threats and Defensive Programming Risk Assessment and Security Assurance and Legal Regulatory and Compliance Standards.
Upon successful completion youll achieve a BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security Technical Professional and gain recognition as an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec).
Future prospects
Upon successful completion of the programme youll step into the role of a Cyber Security Engineer at Babcock. Here youll put your expertise to work in a supportive environment contributing to critical projects that ensure the safety and security of information systems.
You may also have the opportunity to undertake higher-level qualifications to further your career within Babcock across a variety of roles and functions.
What youll need
What youll get
Well provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.
In addition youll benefit from:
Youll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.
Your career development
Its hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences youll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.
Plus when you join us youll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.
Application process and closing dates
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the programme may close early if we receive a high volume of interest. To give yourself the best chance of being considered we strongly recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.
Babcock is a leading provider of critical, complex engineering services which support national defence, save lives and protect communities.