National Security Cyber Accelerator Programme - Gloucester

TN United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their National Security Cyber Accelerator Programme. This exciting opportunity offers 12 months of dedicated training and real-world experience in cyber security, preparing you to tackle some of the nation’s toughest challenges. You will gain hands-on training from specialists and work within industry-leading teams, all while receiving mentorship to help you find your niche in the cyber field. This role is perfect for those looking to kick-start their career in technology and make a meaningful impact on national security. If you love coding and solving complex problems, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Individuals with proficiency in at least one programming language.
• Demonstrable familiarity with computer technologies through experience or projects.

Responsibilities

• Join the Operational Cyber Group to develop systems critical to National Security.
• Receive mentorship and hands-on training in various languages and technologies.

Skills

Programming

Problem-solving

Familiarity with computer technologies

Software engineering practices

Vulnerability research

Education

Relevant degree or qualification

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National Security Cyber Accelerator Programme - Gloucester, Gloucester

Client: BAE

Location: Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 1ef47aea146c

Job Views: 3

Posted: 13.04.2025

Expiry Date: 28.05.2025

Job Description:

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

Job Title: National Security Cyber Accelerator
Requisition ID: 121279

Location: Gloucester - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Grade: GG08 - GG09

Start date: August 4th 2025
Application window closes: May 4th 2025

Join our Operational Cyber Group for our National Security Cyber Accelerator programme and launch your career in Cyber!

Do you see yourself developing systems critical to National Security or finding vulnerabilities in the most cutting edge technologies? BAE Systems’ Operational Cyber Group is looking for individuals with a passion for technology and learning – thinking of switching careers or coming from a completely different field? We want to hear from you!

Step into our world with the National Security Cyber Accelerator where we will provide you with 12 months of dedicated training and real-world experience. With this programme you will be joining our Operational Cyber Group and kick-starting a career working on some of the nation’s toughest challenges.

What you’ll gain:

• Hands-on training: be taught by specialists and dive into the range of languages, platforms, and technologies essential to cyber experts.
• Real-world experience: work in our industry-leading teams where you will put your knowledge into action.
• Mentorship that goes on beyond the Accelerator programme: receive guidance and support as you develop your career in cyber and find your specialism – whether that’s being a high-assurance developer, a researcher pulling apart all sorts of technology, or a cutting-edge vulnerability researcher.

Who we’re looking for:

• We want people who love to code. Someone with the right attitude and aptitude for solving complex problems.
• Individuals with proficiency in at least one programming language.
• Demonstrable familiarity with computer technologies – whether by previous work experience in the tech sector, project work as part of a qualification/degree, or personal projects.
• Having a working knowledge of modern software engineering practices would be a bonus.
• Special consideration will be given to individuals who demonstrate an interest and aptitude for vulnerability research or reverse engineering e.g. by playing Capture The Flag challenges.
• Operational Cyber Group addresses the most critical cyber needs of governments and businesses across the globe, with a meaningful and tangible impact on UK National Security.
• We are a supportive, inclusive and friendly team, committed to helping each other learn and succeed.

Recruitment Process:

1. CV review
2. Telephone conversation with recruiter
3. Online Assessment
4. Face to face interview

Applicants will need to be eligible to work in the UK and be able to successfully achieve an eDV UK security clearance. For more details see this link.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under represented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day.

By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we’re working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds – can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.

Division overview: Capabilities

At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Capabilities is the engine that keeps the business moving forward. It is the largest area of Digital Intelligence, containing our Engineering, Consulting and Project Management teams that design and implement the defence solutions and digital transformation projects that make us a globally recognised brand in both the public and private sector.

As a member of the Capabilities team, you will be creating and managing the solutions that earn us our place in an ever changing digital world. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.