National Security Cyber Accelerator
Hybrid
Gloucester, United Kingdom
Full Time
18-03-2025
Job Specifications
hackajob is collaborating with BAE Systems Digital Intelligence to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.
Job Title: National Security Cyber Accelerator
Requisition ID: 121279
Location: Gloucester - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Grade: GG08 - GG09
Join our Operational Cyber Group for our National Security Cyber Accelerator programme and launch your career in Cyber!
Do you see yourself developing systems critical to National Security or finding vulnerabilities in the most cutting edge technologies? BAE Systems’ Operational Cyber Group is looking for individuals with a passion for technology and learning - whether you’re switching careers, self-taught, or come from a completely different field, we want to hear from you!
Step into our world with the National Security Cyber Accelerator where we will provide you with 12 months of dedicated training and real-world experience. With this programme you will be joining our Operational Cyber Group and kick-starting a career working on some of the nation’s toughest challenges.
What You’ll Gain
Hands-on training: be taught by specialists and dive into the range of languages, platforms, and technologies essential to cyber experts.
Real-world experience: work in our industry-leading teams where you will put your knowledge into action.
Mentorship that goes on beyond the Accelerator programme: receive guidance and support as you develop your career in cyber and find your specialism - whether that’s being a high-assurance developer, a researcher pulling apart all sorts of technology, or a cutting-edge vulnerability researcher.
Who We’re Looking For
We want people who love to code. Someone with the right attitude and aptitude for solving complex problems.
Individuals with proficiency in at least one programming language.
Demonstrable familiarity with computer technologies - whether by previous work experience in the tech sector, project work as part of a qualification/degree, or personal projects.
Having a working knowledge of modern software engineering practices would be a bonus.
Special consideration will be given to individuals who demonstrate an interest and aptitude for vulnerability research or reverse engineering e.g. by playing Capture The Flag challenges.
Why join us?
Operational Cyber Group addresses the most critical cyber needs of governments and businesses across the globe, with a meaningful and tangible impact on UK National Security.
We are a supportive, inclusive and friendly team, committed to helping each other learn and succeed.
About the Company
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