Job title: Associate Infrastructure Engineers
* 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, we offer 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.
About GCHQ: 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, 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 emphasizes teamwork. We rely on our IT teams to keep our infrastructure safe, secure, and mission-ready. We’re looking for people with a passion for technology to join us, offering an 18-month learning journey to develop essential skills and experience for a career at GCHQ.
The training includes classroom, virtual, and on-the-job learning across areas like Automation, Cloud, Applications, Data Transfer, Access Management, and Cyber Security. You’ll work with innovative approaches and collaborate to solve challenges, alongside a cohort of enthusiastic tech enthusiasts, using unique technology for a mission that’s entirely impactful.
After training, you’ll join a team of experts supporting GCHQ and our intelligence partners, working on projects to keep our IT infrastructure effective amidst evolving technology landscapes.
Candidate requirements: GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths (or equivalent), with a keen interest in technology and a drive to learn. Suitable for school leavers, STEM graduates, career changers, or those returning to work. You should be eager to expand your knowledge and contribute fresh ideas.
We provide a comprehensive induction, inclusive workplace, and access to funded resources, including opportunities to earn industry-recognized qualifications like ISC ² CISSO, AWS Solution Architect, or CISCO CCNA. Mentors and a Scheme Lead will support your development throughout the 18 months.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave, interest-free season ticket loan, paid parental and adoption leave, onsite facilities (gym and restaurant), and access to sports, social, and affinity groups promoting diversity and inclusion.
GCHQ values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. We seek a workforce reflecting society to effectively fulfill our mission.
Eligibility: Must be a British Citizen, with residency in the UK for at least seven of the last ten years. Applicants can be as young as 17, but employment begins after 18th birthday. Full eligibility details are available on our website.
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