Computer Network Exploitation Roles
GCHQ is the United Kingdom's intelligence, security and cyber agency, working to identify, analyse and disrupt threats to the UK.
About Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ)
A UK public body whose statutory function includes foreign-focused signals intelligence. GCHQ uses technical capabilities, analysis and online effects across counter-terrorism, cyber security, serious and organised crime, strategic advantage and support to defence. It has publicly described responsible AI use in its national-security mission.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will join the Computer Network Exploitation team and work on technical challenges that support operations. Depending on your fit, you may develop exploits and implants, design and support infrastructure, or use technical tools and tradecraft to pursue targets and uncover intelligence.
Requirements
- Hold or be on track to achieve at least a 2:2 STEM degree by Summer 2027
- Technology and problem-solving aptitude
- Interest in computer networking, reverse engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure, or cloud technologies
- For developer roles, proficiency in multiple programming languages
Responsibilities
- Develop exploit tooling and bespoke technical solutions
- Create covert software for enduring access and intelligence collection
- Design, document, and deliver infrastructure
- Support existing infrastructure projects
- Capture customer requirements and resolve technical challenges
- Use technical tools and tradecraft to support operations
- Work with specialist teams to pursue targets and uncover intelligence
Benefits
- Part-time, compressed, and flexible-hours arrangements
- 25 days of annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years, plus 10.5 public and privilege holidays
- Employee performance recognition scheme
- Pension scheme
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Restaurant and on-site coffee bar facilities
- Paid parental and adoption leave
- Specialist skills advancement payments upon assessment
Hiring Process
Online application and question sift → online Situational Judgement Test → virtual technical and competency interview → conditional offer.
