Location
Central London, with weekly travel to other UK locations.
Salary & Pay Approach
The role qualifies for a specialist capability‑based pay approach that rewards cyber technical expertise. Starting salary: £44,190. Based on skills and experience assessed at interview, appointment may be made at a higher salary point within the stated range, potentially increasing the salary to £52,972. Retaining a higher salary requires evidence of the required skills against the Cyber Technical Framework within the first year of employment. Further progress within the pay range may be achieved as skills develop and are maintained.
Responsibilities
The role involves:
- Designing, installing, and maintaining intelligence‑gathering solutions for MI5, MI6 and GCHQ.
- Installing, configuring, and managing remote infrastructure such as firewalls, routers, switches and servers.
- Investigating technical issues and collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand and meet their unique requirements.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of automation systems in a multi‑vendor environment.
- Participating in individual project work aligned with team priorities.
- Potentially joining the on‑call rota and providing cover during staffing shortages.
- Engaging with industry colleagues and attending international events when required.
Qualifications & Experience
- Sound foundation in network engineering and prior technical industry experience.
- Proficiency in Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies, and experience configuring networks on GNU/Linux‑based systems.
- Interest in cyber security and global datacentre interconnection.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and effective communication with technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Experience working on cross‑functional projects.
- Physical ability to lift, carry and move equipment, and willingness to undergo a fitness assessment.
Training & Development
Includes:
- Induction, shadowing, and mentoring with a buddy from MI5.
- Access to the Cyber Technical Framework (CTF) and related assessments.
- Training courses covering management, leadership, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Opportunities to specialise with technical projects and pursue professional qualifications.
Rewards & Benefits
- Annual leave: 25 days, rising to 30 after 5 years of service, plus an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays.
- Employee performance scheme recognition.
- Dedicated development budget.
- Interest‑free season ticket loan.
- Excellent pension scheme.
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Facilities such as gym, restaurant and on‑site coffee bars (at some locations).
- Paid parental and adoption leave.
Equal Opportunities
MI5 values diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those from under‑represented groups. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment and workplace environment.
Disability Confidence
MI5 has achieved Leader status in the Disability Confident scheme. We look to offer a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet essential criteria an interview, where it is practical to do so.
Eligibility
The role requires British citizenship or dual British nationality. The candidate must also possess the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV).
Right to Withdraw
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date for this role. Please submit your application promptly to avoid disappointment.
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