Network Engineer Apprenticeship
An exciting opportunity to launch a career in network engineering with a company shaping the future of defence technology.
Role
- Install, configure and maintain physical and virtual network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls, servers, access points)
- Support building new network environments, including being part of a team who helps with comms room and infrastructure setup
- Work with hosted and virtual platforms such as VMware, Nutanix and device management systems (Intune, Jamf, Okta)
- Assist with cloud, identity and MDM configurations, assessing impact, risks and benefits before implementation
- Monitor and analyse network, device and security logs to identify root causes and optimisation opportunities
- Use tools such as PowerShell, Bash and Linux commands to support automation and troubleshooting
- Collaborate with security teams on compliance requirements and secure configuration changes
- Document research, impact assessments and change proposals, presenting findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Balance workload across support tickets, infrastructure improvements and data-driven projects
Training
- Your training will be delivered in 2 day blocks every 6-8 weeks, this will be in our online classrooms via Microsoft Teams
- You will be working with a specialist coach from Baltic Apprenticeships
- This apprenticeship programme will provide you with everything you need to launch and develop your career as a Network Engineer
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Network engineer (level 4)
- Training Provider
- BALTIC TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday 8:30am- 4:30pm
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 8 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Tuesday, 31st March 2026
- Start Date
- Wednesday, 1st April 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 5 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
About the Employer
SK DEFENCE UK LTD
SKD Systems, part of the rapidly growing STARK group, is a European defence technology company developing next-generation AI-enabled unmanned systems and mission-critical software used by NATO allies and partner nations. Its technology is designed for the realities of modern defence — software-defined, scalable, and built to deliver technological superiority where it matters most.
As the company continues to invest heavily in innovation, engineering talent, and advanced production capabilities in the UK, this Network Engineer Level 4 Apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity for an aspiring technologist to begin their career in a highly innovative and fast-moving environment.
The successful apprentice will gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced engineers, supporting the infrastructure that powers cutting-edge systems. They will develop practical skills in designing, maintaining and troubleshooting secure networks while building a strong foundation for a career in network engineering.