CompanyName: GCHQ
JobStatus: Full Time
Job Description
Job title: Associate Infrastructure Engineers
Location(s): Cheltenham or London
Salary: £36,408, plus a London Addition payment of £6,250 for London-based roles. Experienced candidates may be assessed for a £2,000 recruitment bonus during the interview. Candidates can also earn a £4,513 Specialist Role bonus. Those with the necessary skills assessed at interview will receive the Specialist Role payment and/or a recruitment bonus as part of their initial salary.
Flexible working: Due to the nature of the work, this role will be primarily office-based. However, options for compressed and part-time hours, and some home working may be possible depending on business needs.
Find out more about our working patterns on our Life at GCHQ page.
Discover a career where development is everything.
GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber, and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyze, and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ, you'll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment emphasizing teamwork.
We rely on our IT teams to keep our infrastructure safe, secure, and mission-ready. We are looking for people passionate about technology to join us. With support and encouragement, you'll undertake an 18-month learning journey designed to equip you with the skills and experience for a career at GCHQ.
Enjoy a mix of classroom, virtual, and on-the-job learning, gaining exposure to areas like Automation, Cloud, Applications, Data Transfer, Access Management, and Cyber Security. You'll identify innovative approaches, collaborate on challenges, and work alongside a cohort equally enthusiastic about tech, using unique technology for a mission that’s entirely distinctive.
After training, you'll join a team of experts supporting GCHQ and its partners. Your work will involve projects to keep our IT infrastructure effective in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Qualifications include a GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths (or equivalent). Your interest in technology, eagerness to learn, and awareness of industry developments are essential. We welcome school leavers, STEM graduates, career changers, and those returning to work. You should be eager to expand your skills and bring fresh ideas to a valued environment.
With a comprehensive induction, you'll be welcomed into an inclusive workplace with opportunities to explore interests and access funded resources, including potential industry-recognized qualifications such as ISC² CISSP, AWS Solution Architect, or Cisco CCNA.
A Trainee Scheme Lead will guide you through the 18-month learning pathway, with mentors supporting your professional and personal growth. Benefits include 25 days' annual leave, interest-free season ticket loans, paid parental and adoption leave, onsite facilities (gym, restaurant), and participation in sports, social, and affinity networks promoting diversity and inclusion. From day one, you'll be empowered to build a passionate career and make a national impact.
Job Requirements and Application Instructions
At GCHQ, diversity and inclusion are vital. We seek a workforce reflecting society, welcoming applications from underrepresented groups, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Learn more about our culture and diversity on our Diversity & Inclusion page.
To apply, visit our website. Eligibility criteria include being a British Citizen, with residency in the UK for the past seven of ten years. Applicants can be as young as 17, but start dates will be after their 18th birthday. Full details are available on How to Apply.
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