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At GCHQ, we unlock the complex world of data communications to keep the UK and its citizens safe, both in the real world and online. Working closely with our British Intelligence partners in MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from threats including serious organised crime, terrorism, and cyber-attacks. A role in GCHQ means you’ll have varied and fascinating work in a supportive and encouraging environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork.
Right now, we’re looking for tech-loving people who enjoy problem solving and complex challenges and are ready to think creatively while delivering innovative solutions. Join us, and become part of our ground-breaking team, if you want to be challenged while developing your skills, a role with the Computer Network Exploitation Team will provide you with work that’s unique, varied and far from average.
We use bespoke technology to legally infiltrate the computers of terrorists and criminals to discover and disrupt their plans. Under strict legal safeguards and oversights, we have the scope to do things that wouldn’t be possible elsewhere. Operating as part a tight-knit team, you’ll work with a broad range of technologies todevelop the solutions required to gather intelligence and disrupt those that seek to do harm to the UK and its people.
What you’ll need
Working at a deep technical level, you’ll be discovering and exploiting the weaknesses in our targets’ network environments and software.
We don’t expect any one candidate to have a vast breadth of technical knowledge, we’re looking for people who can demonstrate a good understanding of internet-based systems, and an aptitude and desire to learn new skills. A capable problem-solver, you’ll be comfortable and willing to experiment to find a solution in this fast-paced environment and whatever your background, you’ll be excited about technology, new capabilities, and the opportunities they present.
The application window for Computer Network Exploitation (roles) will open on Monday 2 October 2023, and we particularly encourage applications from women and people from an ethnic minority background.
As part of the registration of interest, you’ll be invited to several online events prior to the campaign opening. There’ll be Insight Events where you can find out more about the role, and we’re also offering a Skills Event which provides general tips about completing a job application and preparing for interview. These events will last for about an hour and run on:
Insight Events: Tuesday 26 September (1.00pm and 6.00pm)
Skills Events: Friday 29 September (1.00pm)
Please note that a registration of interest does not constitute a job application, nor will such registration have any bearing upon the recruitment process itself. Any individuals who register their interest and decide to subsequently apply for a Computer Network Exploitation role will need to complete an application form once the application window has opened.
*We are confining registrations of interest to these groups only, due to their current underrepresentation in our workforce. Once the application window has opened, we welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of their ethnic background, gender, and/or any other characteristic(s). Please check our nationality eligibility criteria requirements here.
All applications will be assessed solely on merit.
