Cyberspace Communications Specialist in the Royal Air Force (RAF)

Royal Air Force (RAF); Cranwell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Air Force (RAF) is seeking a Cyberspace Communications Specialist to help keep its information networks secure and highly capable. You will work within a skilled, mission-focused team to safeguard UK IT networks and ensure reliable communications.

Based on an RAF Station in the UK, with opportunities for overseas deployments during exercises and operations, the role involves coordinating information flows and establishing overseas networks for deployed commanders and air traffic

Responsibilities

• Safeguard UK IT networks against intrusions.
• Coordinate RAF information flows across units.
• Establish overseas networks and equipment for deployed commanders.
• Work on secure communications to support air traffic services.

Job description

Cyberspace Communications Specialist in the Royal Air Force (RAF)

Within your role you’ll ensure that the RAF remains at the cutting edge of technological advances, essential for the RAF to be able to communicate effectively and move information around safely and securely. You’ll be part of a highly trained, and technologically skilled, workforce responsible for a wide variety of tasks:

Safeguarding our UK-based IT networks from intrusions

Coordinating the RAF’s vast array of information

Establishing overseas networks and equipment for Deployed Commanders and Air Traffic Services

This role will be located anywhere in the UK on an RAF Station and includes the potential of overseas service during exercises/operations.