Cyber Operations Specialists

QinetiQ; Malvern; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology company is seeking a Senior Cyber Operations Specialist for its Malvern site. This role involves joining a team to design innovative solutions for complex problems in cyber operations. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of national security, cyber security, and experience in mission-focused teams. This full-time position requires DV clearance and offers a range of benefits including a matched pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Employee discount portal

Qualifications

• Good understanding of national security expectations and personal security behaviours.
• Experience in a collaborative and mission-focused team in demanding environments.
• Awareness of digital technology, cyber security, and UK cyber strategy.

Responsibilities

• Join a team providing cutting edge solutions in cyber operations.
• Work with the latest innovations to solve complex problems.
• Engage in a real-time operational mission environment.

Skills

Understanding of national security expectations

Cultural awareness

Ability to translate between cultures

Experience in collaborative teams

Awareness of cyber security

Proactive approach

Job description

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 Senior Cyber Operations 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.

The Role:

As a Senior Cyber Operations Specialist you will join a team providing cutting edge solutions. Day-to-day, you will be working within a team who work with 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
• Previous war gaming experience

Qualifications:

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

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.

Malvern:

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

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

Our 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
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels value, heard and supported. 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 being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: QinetiQ is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all sections of the community.