Counter Terrorism Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference while also gaining a qualification? Are you interested in using and developing your technical skills and expertise to support analysts, scientists, engineers and managers? Can you work as a team to deliver innovative software solutions to address key challenges? Are you looking for a role where you can drive your career, with great opportunities to gain new skills and qualifications, working with field-leading experts across a range of disciplines?

Dstl's Counter Terrorism and Security Division's Information and Knowledge Management capability are looking for a Software Engineer to join the team. You will study apprenticeship standard ST0119 Digital and Technology Solutions Professional (integrated degree) on the Software Engineer pathway at the University of Winchester.

The Information and Knowledge Management (IKM) capability provides rapid development of operational-based information and knowledge solutions for the Exploitation and Biometrics Group (EBG). The primary responsibility of the post-holder will be supporting IKM in the design, creation, delivery and maintenance of bespoke in-house developed software across all aspects of the Group’s work including enhancing existing applications and processes. To read more about the work of IKM please see the job profile at the bottom of this page.

Here are some experiences of some of Dstl current apprentices.

Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.

In this role you will support and assist the Information and Knowledge Management Technical Lead to:

• Engage with IKM / software users to understand their requirements.
• Work with other IKM software engineers to develop software and perform user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Maintain and champion a culture of information security.

You will:

• Build your knowledge and experience through involvement in the production and support of a wide range of bespoke software solutions to address IKM challenges across the group.
• Gain a BSc (Hons) qualification in Digital and Technology Solutions following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

We are looking for someone who has:

• An understanding or interest in all aspects of the software life cycle from requirements capture through to delivery.
• An interest in software engineering including designing and implementing database solutions
• Knowledge or interest in information management, handling and retrieval
• Practical knowledge of MS Office applications

Important Information

This role start September 2023. You must be 18 to work at Dstl, therefore you must turn 18 before September 2023 to apply for the apprenticeship.
Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.

This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Delivering at Pace
• Managing a Quality Service
• Working Together

For further information about Dstl please check out our Website.

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