Jobs at Gchq in United Kingdom

Infrastructure Engineer Ref. 3481

Engineering

Manchester, Samlesbury

£36,408, plus a recruitment bonus of £2,000, dependent on skills assessed during the interview. Additionally, there is an opportunity to obtain a skills bonus of £4,513, based on a skills review during your first year in the role.

Flexible Working: This role is primarily office-based, with most work undertaken in the office and some outside. We offer flexible hours, including compressed and part-time shifts. Working from home isn't guaranteed but may be possible occasionally. Once fully trained, you may be required to join an on-call rota.

GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse, and disrupt threats. Working with MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ, you'll do varied work in a supportive, inclusive environment emphasizing teamwork.

As an Infrastructure Engineer, you'll join a friendly, skilled team dedicated to finding end-to-end solutions to optimise our systems and support our mission. You'll be assigned a specialism based on your suitability, including:

• Tailored Acquisitions
• Platform Engineers
• Network Engineers
• DevOps Engineers
• Web Technology SMEs

In this role, you might develop solutions for infrastructure, create innovative operational approaches, troubleshoot issues, or support operational tasks, gaining exposure to unique technologies and growing your skills.

You are passionate about IT and technology, thrive in vibrant environments, and love learning. You only need a GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent in Maths. A background in STEM or experience in small companies with end-to-end product exposure is beneficial. If you're motivated, organized, adaptable, and a good communicator, you'll succeed here.

You will be assigned a buddy and mentor, engaging in formal and on-the-job training. You will rotate through three areas of our team over 18 months, gaining comprehensive experience. Post-rotation, you'll be placed in the best-matching team. Training is tailored to each location (Samlesbury and Manchester).

Develop skills in:

• Technical risk management
• Operational security
• Domain services (Windows/Linux)
• Operating system security
• Web technologies
• Scripting languages
• Virtualisation technologies
• Networking
• Automation tools
• Monitoring and analysis
• Storage solutions

We support your learning with exposure to various technologies, applications for specialist payments, and external training opportunities.

Starting salary: £36,408, with potential skills payments and benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years, plus holidays
• Recognition schemes
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Excellent pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site facilities (gym, restaurant, coffee bars)
• Paid parental and adoption leave

We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups. More info: Diversity & Inclusion

We are a Leader within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme, offering fair interview opportunities for disabled candidates meeting essential criteria, assessed during application sift.

Stages include:

1. Application Sift
2. Interview with skills assessment
3. Conditional Offer

Application processing time: approximately 6-9 months, continue current employment until final offer.

You must be a British citizen or dual citizen, and obtain Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. More info on vetting and eligibility is available on our website.

Set up a separate, anonymous email for correspondence. Consider travel and relocation implications, as the role is based in Samlesbury or Manchester with no relocation support. Applications from overseas should be made when in the UK. Discuss application confidentiality with your close contacts.

We may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Submit early to avoid missing out.