National Security Cyber Accelerator

Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Gloucester || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Manchester 

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
Location: Gloucester and Manchester

These roles require 5 days/ week on site. We offer a range of flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary and benefits

A competitive remuneration package with a retention bonus upon programme completion.

Who we are

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role description

Join the National Security Cyber Accelerator programme at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence and launch your career in Cyber!

Do you see yourself developing systems critical to National Security or finding vulnerabilities in cutting-edge technologies? Do you want your passion for technology and learning to have real impact? Whether you have worked in technology before or not, if you can code in at least one language and love solving problems, then we want to hear from you!

Step into our world with the National Security Cyber Accelerator where we will provide you with dedicated training and real-world experience to kick-start a fulfilling 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:

• Someone who loves to face the unknown, with the right attitude and aptitude for solving complex problems.
• Someone with proficiency in any of the following languages: Python, C/C++, Java, C#, Rust, or Go.
• Special consideration will be given to individuals who demonstrate an interest and aptitude for vulnerability research or reverse engineering (e.g. avid CTF players).

The team

• 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. Our Diversity and Support groups cover topics from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing.
• With clear career progression pathways, flexibility to move between career streams, as well as ongoing training throughout your career, you can feel confident that your aptitude will be rewarded.

Recruitment Process

• CV review
• Telephone conversation with recruiter
• Online Coding Assessment
• Face to face interview in our Gloucester, Manchester or London office

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need.

Security statement

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.

Applicants for these particular roles will need to be able to successfully achieve an eDV UK security clearance. For more details see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/dv-guidance-pack-for-applicants

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence 

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.