Cyber Practitioner: 18-Month Training to Launch Your Career

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

Job summary

A UK intelligence agency is seeking candidates for its Cyber Practitioner Development Programme, combining classroom studies with hands-on learning over 18 months. This training role allows individuals with no prior tech experience to enter the cybersecurity field. Participants will work on real-world projects, exploring technologies like cloud services and programming. The agency encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, with a focus on underrepresented groups in tech. The application window opens on January 12th, 2026.

Qualifications

• No previous technical experience needed.
• Ability to demonstrate equivalent Maths and English skills.
• Genuine interest in technology.

Responsibilities

• Participate in classroom studies and immersive on-the-job learning.
• Work with cloud services, mobile applications, and programming languages.
• Contribute to security and vulnerability research.

Skills

Basic or working knowledge of Linux

Basic or working knowledge of Windows operating systems

Curiosity and motivation to develop new skills

Education

Minimum of Maths and English Language GCSEs at Grade C/4

Job description

A UK intelligence agency is seeking candidates for its Cyber Practitioner Development Programme, combining classroom studies with hands-on learning over 18 months. This training role allows individuals with no prior tech experience to enter the cybersecurity field. Participants will work on real-world projects, exploring technologies like cloud services and programming. The agency encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, with a focus on underrepresented groups in tech. The application window opens on January 12th, 2026.