Salary: The starting salary is £48,995, which includes allowances totalling £3,009 allowance.
The salary is broken down as £45,986 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £54,863 Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable
allowance of £1,000.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 21 April 2026.
Job Reference: 20702
The Met’s Cyber unit tackles the most serious criminality online. We use a variety of proactive tactics to target organised criminal networks, and Computer Network Exploitation (CNE) is one of these. We’re currently looking for people with a proven track record in CNE to take a leading role in the development of our capabilities, with a particular focus on:
- Technical ethical hacking – this will involve working with the Senior Investigating Officer to develop and deliver a technical strategy. You’ll also create, test and deploy exploits.
- Infrastructure – here you’ll manage infrastructure projects to ensure the unit remains at the forefront of technical innovation.
- Vulnerability assessment – your focus will be on identifying weaknesses in the network environments of criminals for exploitation, and using penetration testing techniques to enable businesses to target harden.
Knowledge, skills and experience
To be a success in this vital role you should possess the following:
- A degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or a related technical IT subject
- An Ethical Hacking qualification from a recognised provider
- Excellent written and oral skills in order to articulate and explain technical processes
- Risk assessment skills in order to manage technical deployments
- A minimum of three years’ experience in Penetration Testing/Network Exploitation
- Experience in exploit development and Operating System internals (Linux and Windows)
- Previous experience of having worked in a government or law enforcement environment would be desirable
Training and development
The Met will invest in your continued professional development and train you in ancillary disciplines such as digital forensics. This will involve integrating into a technical unit of subject matter experts and working alongside experienced cyber investigators.
When you join us you’ll enjoy the great benefits that you’d expect from one of London’s largest employers. These include generous annual leave, a highly competitive pension, excellent opportunities for progression, interest free season ticket loans, membership of Met sports and social clubs, flexible working conditions and much more. For more details please visit our pay and benefits page.
Vetting
This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post.
How to apply
To begin your career at the Met, please click the “apply” button. The application process requires a comprehensive CV and an online application form. Please ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV.
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence 2 weeks after the vacancy has closed.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 2 weeks after the hiring managers review.
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