Cyber Practitioner: 18-Month Training to Launch Your Career

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

Job summary

A leading UK Cyber Security Agency is offering the Cyber Practitioner Development Programme to develop future cyber professionals. This program provides classroom education paired with hands-on experience over an 18-month training period, starting with a salary of £27,161. Candidates must have GCSEs in Maths and English and an interest in technology. After training, participants may progress to higher salaries and impactful roles supporting national security. Apply from January 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C/4 or higher qualification equivalents.
• Genuine interest in technology and eagerness to learn.
• Willingness to navigate cloud services and mobile applications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in classroom studies and on-the-job training.
• Work on real projects to disrupt adversaries' communication.
• Develop end-to-end solutions impacting cyber security.

Skills

Interest in technology

Basic knowledge of Linux

Basic knowledge of Windows

Education

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

Job description

A leading UK Cyber Security Agency is offering the Cyber Practitioner Development Programme to develop future cyber professionals. This program provides classroom education paired with hands-on experience over an 18-month training period, starting with a salary of £27,161. Candidates must have GCSEs in Maths and English and an interest in technology. After training, participants may progress to higher salaries and impactful roles supporting national security. Apply from January 2026.