Flexible working : This role is based on full-time hours (37 hours per week) with flexibility around start and finish times within core working hours. While our preference is for full-time working, in exceptional circumstances we may consider part-time arrangements, subject to business needs. We also offer hybrid working, which includes some remote working, typically one day per week from home with the remainder in the office. You can find out more about our flexible working arrangements on our work-life balance page.
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, analyse 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 that emphasises teamwork.
As an Infrastructure Engineer within Identity and Access Management, you’ll join a technically specialised capability that underpins secure access across the UK’s security services. In this technical role, you will be part of one or more product teams delivering and running identity services, supporting large and complex strategic programmes across the intelligence community. Depending on team alignment, you may also deepen your technical expertise or support colleague development.
Active participation in product development and roadmap planning ensures alignment with key initiatives and platform improvements. Knowledge sharing is equally important, including mentoring and training to promote secure access practices and technical excellence. Occasional travel to Cheltenham and London will be required, with some limited opportunities for international travel.
You’ll bring technical knowledge and practical experience in identity and access management, supported by a solid infrastructure background in either Windows or Linux environments. From day one, you’ll be supported by a structured induction and a tailored development plan designed to help you grow into the role. Bringing your experience in identity and access management, you’ll enhance your skills through advanced training, formal learning, and opportunities to share knowledge with peers.
Building on your experience, we’ll provide advanced development opportunities across technical delivery, professional growth, and collaboration:
Professional development : pursuing certifications from Microsoft, Linux, CyberArk and more
Continuous learning : accessing workshops, reading groups, internal conferences, and recognition schemes
You will enjoy 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, alongside 8 bank holidays and 2.5 additional leave days (set dates through the year). We also offer a competitive pension, with employer contributions of at least 28.97%, an interest-free season ticket loan, and much more. Women
Individuals with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions
This is part of our commitment to building a culture that is welcoming and inclusive of people with different identities, lived experiences, and perspectives, where everyone has the confidence to bring their whole self to work. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
We’re also proud to have achieved Leader status within the Department of Work and Pensions’ Disability Confident scheme, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for this position are offered an interview where practicable; For this role, the minimum criteria (in order of application process) are:
# As part of your application, you can declare if you have a disability or long-term health condition and would like to be considered for an ‘Offer of Interview’. If you opt into the Disability Confident scheme and successfully complete these stages, you’ll be offered an interview; Please note that in situations where we receive a high volume of applications, we may not be able to interview all candidates, including those with disabilities, who meet the minimum criteria.
If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, have a long-term health condition or require reasonable adjustments for any other reason, please let us know so we can support you. To learn more about how we can help, read our reasonable adjustments brochure, or visit our how to apply page.
The Infrastructure Engineer recruitment process consists of:
# An initial online application form, including pre-screening questions to ensure you meet our eligibility criteria.
# Due to the sensitive nature of our work, you must meet certain eligibility criteria (and we have some recommendations to help your application):
Complete vetting and comply with our no drugs policy. Familiarise yourself with our guidance on the use of AI in applications, on our how to apply page.
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