Cyber Practitioner: 18-Month Training to Launch Your Career

MI5; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A national intelligence agency in the UK is looking for candidates for its Cyber Practitioner Development Programme. This 18-month programme offers training in varied technological skills, with placements in dedicated teams after completion. Candidates will learn through immersive experiences, including real-world simulations and lab sessions, and need a genuine interest in technology, along with basic qualifications in Maths and English. Salary starts at £27,161 with potential increases after training.

Benefits

Potential for promotion

Additional skills payments

Qualifications

• Minimum of Maths and English Language GCSEs at Grade C/4 (or equivalent qualifications).
• Commitment to develop new skills and knowledge.
• Curiosity and motivation to develop a career in technology.

Responsibilities

• Participate in dedicated classroom studies and on-the-job training.
• Work with cloud services, mobile applications, and programming languages.
• Undertake security and vulnerability research.

Skills

Basic or working knowledge of Linux or Windows operating systems

Genuine interest in technology

Mathematics and English Language GCSEs at Grade C/4 or equivalent

Education

Maths and English Language GCSEs

A Levels or a degree (or equivalent)

Job description

A national intelligence agency in the UK is looking for candidates for its Cyber Practitioner Development Programme. This 18-month programme offers training in varied technological skills, with placements in dedicated teams after completion. Candidates will learn through immersive experiences, including real-world simulations and lab sessions, and need a genuine interest in technology, along with basic qualifications in Maths and English. Salary starts at £27,161 with potential increases after training.