Cyber Technologies & Solutions Degree Apprenticeship

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Salisbury (SP4 0JQ)

Closes on Sunday 22 March 2026

Posted on 12 February 2026

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Summary

This apprenticeship is a role within the Civil Service. To see full details of the apprenticeship click on ‘apply’ to go to the Civil Service Jobs website.

Wage

£27,924 a year

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Training course
Cyber security technical professional (integrated degree) (level 6)
Hours
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37 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

This apprenticeship is a role within the Civil Service. To see full details of the apprenticeship click on ‘apply’ to go to the Civil Service Jobs website.

Where you'll work

DSTL Porton Down
Salisbury
SP4 0JQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

To be confirmed

Training course

Cyber security technical professional (integrated degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Fluent in written communications and able to articulate complex issues.
  • Makes concise, engaging and well-structured verbal presentations, arguments and explanations.
  • Able to deal with different, competing interests within and outside the organisation with excellent negotiation skills.
  • Able to identify the preferences, motivations, strengths and limitations of other people and apply these insights to work more effectively with and to motivate others.
  • Able to work effectively with others to achieve a common goal.
  • Competent in active listening and in leading, influencing and persuading others.
  • Able to give and receive feedback constructively and incorporate it into his/her own development and life-long learning.
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills for Technology Solutions development and can systematically analyse and apply structured problem solving techniques to complex systems and situations.
  • Able to put forward, demonstrate value and gain commitment to a moderately complex technology-oriented solution, demonstrating understanding of business need, using open questions and summarising skills and basic negotiating skills.
  • Can conduct effective research, using literature and other media.
  • Logical thinking and creative approach to problem solving.
  • Able to demonstrate a ‘security mind-set’ (how to break as well as make).

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade C)

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Skills

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About this employer

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After this apprenticeship

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The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014975.

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Closes on Sunday 22 March 2026

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