Apprentice Technical and Digital

Secure Services Degree & Higher Apprenticeship

Start Your Engineering Career Protecting What Matters Most

Locations: Ipswich

Salary: £25,239

Team: Business, Public Sector

Start date: 4th January 2027

Apply by: October 2026

Duration: 36 months

Shape the Future. Defend the Digital World. Build a Career with BT.

Every day, organisations rely on secure communications to keep businesses running, governments operating, critical infrastructure protected and people connected.

At BT, we secure some of the UK’s and world’s most important networks and services. Through our Secure Services Degree and Higher Apprenticeship Programme, you’ll earn, learn and build a career at the forefront of secure technology.

What You'll Do

You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and security specialists while studying towards a Digital and Technology Solutions Degree.

You could gain experience across:

• Cyber Security & Network Engineering

Secure network design, testing and support

Intrusion detection, prevention and traffic analysis

• Software Engineering

Developing secure applications and services in Python, Java, C++ and other technologies

Working in modern development environments and agile teams

• Data & Analytics

Big data platforms, analysis and visualisation

Security monitoring and intelligence systems

• Cloud & Infrastructure Technologies

Enterprise platforms, databases and cloud infrastructure

Digital transformation projects for global customers

Why You'll Love It

• Earn While You Learn

Gain a fully funded Degree or Higher Apprenticeship while earning a competitive salary.

• Work on Real Projects

Contribute from day one to projects that help protect businesses, public services and national infrastructure.

• Learn from Industry Experts

Work with experienced engineers, architects and cybersecurity professionals.

• Build Skills for the Future

Develop in-demand skills in engineering, security and technology.

• Clear Career Progression

Once qualified and with required experience, there will be opportunities for technical and leadership roles within the organisation.

Many apprentices progress into engineering, specialist, architecture, consultancy and leadership roles within BT.

Who We're Looking For

We’re looking for curious, driven people who:

• Enjoy solving problems or finding practical solutions
• Are interested in technology and innovation
• Want your work to make a positive difference
• Can work with others and contribute to a team
• Are open to learning and developing new skills

Whether you’re leaving school, finishing college or exploring an alternative to university, we want to hear from you.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the entry criteria for their chosen apprenticeship programme, typically including:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English and Maths (or Level 2 equivalents)
• 112 UCAS points
• 3 A Levels – BBC grades including a STEM subject
• DMM (BTEC)
• Merit (T Level)
• Pass in Access to HE Diploma

All applicants will need a full UK Right to Work for the duration of 3 years of their scheme without this we cannot accept an application.

We are unable to offer Sponsorship for any of our Early Careers Programmes.

Security Clearance

Successful candidates will complete security screening and may need Government Security Clearance, including Developed Vetting (DV) for some roles. Further information can be found here United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK

Your Mission Starts Here

If you’re ready to build world-class technical skills, work on nationally significant projects and help protect the digital world, join BT Secure Services.

Apply today and start your journey as a Secure Services Engineer with BT.

BT. Be part of the team that keeps the world securely connected.