Cyber Specialist

INZPIRE LTD; Malvern; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is looking for a Cyber Specialist to join their team in Malvern. You will work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to ensuring national security. The ideal candidate will have a background in digital technology and cyber security, along with a flexible and collaborative approach. The position is full-time and on-site, requiring a commitment to DV clearance, and offers a competitive salary with a range of benefits including a pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan options

Employee discount portal

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Good understanding of national security expectations.
• Excellent self- and cultural awareness with a flexible attitude.
• Ability to translate between conflicting cultures.
• Experience in collaborative, mission-focused teams.
• Awareness of digital technology and cyber security.

Responsibilities

• Join a team providing cutting-edge solutions in real-time operational environments.
• Work within a team tackling innovations and complex problems.

Skills

National security understanding

Cultural awareness

Collaboration in mission-focused teams

Digital technology awareness

Proactive initiative taking

Job description

Role Type: Permanent – Full Time

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF19397

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow – we are creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to groundbreaking innovations, our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Cyber Specialist at our Malvern site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds. We have a range of opportunities available and welcome applications from all levels of experience.

Role

As a Cyber Specialist you will join a team providing cutting‑edge solutions in real‑time operational mission environments.

Day‑to‑day, you will work within a team that tackles the latest innovations, providing solutions to complex problems.

Essential Experience

• A good understanding of national security expectations and personal security behaviours
• Excellent self‑ and cultural awareness with a flexible and adaptable attitude
• The ability to translate between different and conflicting cultures
• Previous experience working in a collaborative and mission‑focused team with the ability to work in demanding real‑time operational mission environments
• A good awareness of digital technology, cyber security and UK cyber strategy
• The ability to be proactive and take carefully judged initiatives at the right moments

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience of working in a national security environment/culture
• Defence experience or experience of working in cultures driven by mission focus and expertise
• Prior experience of cyber operations
• Ability to understand synthetic environments, modelling and simulation

Essential Qualifications

We value difference and txuas that you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn. We do not have a fixed idea of background or education.

Employment Details

This role is 37 hours per week, based at our Malvern site and is fully on‑site. Travel to other sites will be required. Please note DV clearance will be required for this role.

Location

Malvern – the facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, significantly contributing to the UK’s defence capabilities. Development of technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber security, is a core focus.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets worldwide, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. Our unique working environment encourages collaboration across backgrounds, disciplines and experiences. You’ll learn from diverse perspectives, blend disciplines, and discover new ways of solving complex problems in an inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential.

Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• Support for the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant, maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community

Recruitment Process

We aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and supportive. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting; applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting mayeselect to transfer it upon appointment. Certain roles may have additional restrictions based on nationality or previous nationalities.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be willing to go through DV Clearance.