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Salary and Allowances Starting salary: £37,892 (base £35,134 + concessionary payment £2,758). Upon successful completion of the 6 month probationary period, eligible for an additional annual payment of £3,120 in recognition of language skills. Flexible Working Full time and office based roles with flexible working options: flexible hours, part time, compressed hours. About GCHQ 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 intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber attacks and espionage. At GCHQ, you'll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that places the emphasis on teamwork. Role: Russian Language Specialist Use linguistic expertise to translate and extract key information for operational teams. Work with a range of foreign language materials, including technical or specialised nature. The role goes beyond translation and transcription, requiring deep understanding of language, cultural nuances and socio cultural and political structures. Produce considered, informed conclusions and reports that accurately inform live operations. Your advanced language skills will shape decisions across the organisation. Contribute to wider discussions and forums, building a more complete understanding of key issues. Qualifications and Skills Proficient in Russian at least CEFR C1 level across all disciplines: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Deep understanding of cultural context - culture, history, religion, politics. Fluent in English and able to translate Russian language materials into accurate and idiomatic English. Curiosity, attention to detail, can do attitude, confident communication. At C1 level or higher, you are able to: Understand a wide range of longer and more demanding texts and conversations Express ideas fluently without excessive searching for words Use the language effectively in social, academic, or professional situations Produce well structured, detailed texts on complex topics Optional: skills in other modern foreign languages are a plus. Training and Development Dedicated mentor from start. Comprehensive training to cover technical aspects. First five years: opportunity to join Chartered Institute of Linguists (CloL ) and work towards recognised professional linguist qualifications. Rewards and Benefits Other benefits include: 25 days' annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years, plus an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Interest free season ticket loan Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave Equal Opportunities GCHQ welcomes and encourages applications from all, including under represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and those from low socio economic backgrounds. Disability Confident Leader status within the Department for Work and Pensions' Disability Confident scheme. Disabled applicants who best meet essential criteria are offered an interview. Minimum criteria: eligibility, pass SJT, motivation, Russian language proficiency. Meet eligibility: complete application form Reach minimum pass mark for Online Situational Judgement Test (SJT) Demonstrate strong motivation and commitment to work for UK Intelligence Agencies Demonstrate high level of Russian language knowledge, pass language tests Location Based in Cheltenham or Scarborough; candidate must live within commutable distance. Citizenship and Security Clearance Must be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. Highest security clearance, Developed Vetting (DV).

MI5 is looking for a Russian Language Specialist based in Cheltenham or Scarborough. The candidate must be proficient in Russian at CEFR C1 level and fluent in English. Responsibilities include translating and extracting key information from foreign language materials, as well as contributing to discussions for operational teams. This role requires strong attention to detail and confident communication skills. Additional benefits include generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

MI5 is seeking an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer in Greater London to ensure secure access to sensitive systems. The role involves managing user accounts, resolving access issues, and contributing to product development. Offering a salary of £44,142 with additional potential payments and a hybrid working model, the position supports both personal and professional development within a critical national security environment.

Salary: £74,624 and a recruitment and retention allowance of £6,251, with an opportunity to qualify for additional allowances and a skills-related payment under the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability (GDDPC) Framework - formerly known as DDaT. Flexible working: we support full time (36 hours per week) and part time (minimum three days a week) working patterns. Due to the sensitive nature of our work, this role is fully office based with no option for remote or home working. About us: We are MI6, also known as the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS). Our mission is to protect the security and economic wellbeing of the UK from overseas threats such as regional instability, terrorism, and cyber attacks. Working across the globe and in close partnership with MI5 and GCHQ, we help the Government to counter these threats through the provision of secret intelligence. A role in MI6 involves providing vital support to this work, within a supportive and encouraging environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The role: Enhancing how we operate today will better prepare us for the challenges of tomorrow. That's why we're creating dedicated teams focused on bringing Artificial Intelligence (AI) into some of our most mission critical areas. As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you'll shape and influence the strategic technical direction of a bespoke Cloud platform, ensuring development and operations teams are aligned through strong DevOps practices. You'll take a lead role in defining how infrastructure and services are built, deployed, monitored and operated across MI6. With your considerable experience, you'll ensure platforms and services are scalable, reliable and secure, and that DevOps principles such as continuous integration, continuous delivery, automation and observability are consistently applied. Although the role includes hands on engineering, your primary focus will be setting direction, defining standards and enabling teams. You'll oversee the design and operation of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code and container platforms, and ensure services are well monitored, resilient and easy to operate at scale. By working closely with software engineers, ML Ops, product managers and stakeholders, you'll help reduce friction between development and operations, improve system reliability and lead the adoption of modern DevOps tools and processes. Through mentoring and leadership, you'll promote a strong DevOps culture focused on continuous improvement, operational excellence and shared ownership. About you: You'll bring significant experience leading DevOps or platform engineering in an enterprise environment, with a strong track record of delivering Cloud based infrastructure and services. Your expertise will include infrastructure as code, CI/CD tooling, containerisation, configuration management and monitoring, alongside deep experience of Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud. You will specialise in enabling teams through robust infrastructure, automation and operational practices. You'll be a trusted technical leader, comfortable setting direction, mentoring engineers and solving complex, cross cutting problems that span development and operations. Please note you don't need any existing AI expertise beyond a foundational understanding. Instead, you'll bring a genuine passion and some evidence of self study that supports your interest. Rewards and benefits: You'll receive a starting salary of £74,624 and a recruitment and retention allowance of £6,251, plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays. Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme. Interest free season ticket loan. Cycle to work scheme. Facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on site coffee bars (at some locations). Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal opportunities: At MI6 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under represented in our workforce such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and those from low socio economic backgrounds. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities throughout the recruitment process to support candidates with disabilities. You will receive an interview offer if you best meet the essential minimum criteria for this position.

MI5 is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to enhance operational efficiency by integrating AI into critical areas. You will shape technical direction for a bespoke Cloud platform, overseeing infrastructure development with a focus on CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in an enterprise setting and expertise in Cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, while fostering team collaboration and mentoring. A competitive starting salary plus additional benefits is offered.

Salary: £44,142, including a concessionary payment of £2,758 and £6,250 London weighting. You may also qualify for a skills payment ranging from £4,513 to £9,812 and a recruitment bonus of £2,000, both dependent on technical ability and successful assessment during the interview process. Flexible working: This role is based on full-time hours (36 hours per week) with flexibility around start and finish times within core working hours. While our preference is for full-time working, in exceptional circumstances we may consider part-time arrangements, subject to business needs. We also offer hybrid working, typically involving one day per week working from home and the remainder in the office. About us GCHQ are 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 our intelligence partners, MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber attacks, and espionage. The role As an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer, you'll play a vital role in keeping the UK safe by ensuring secure access to sensitive systems. Your work will help guarantee that the right people have the right access at the right time. Responsibilities Day to day work includes managing user accounts, resolving access and certificate issues, and monitoring platform health to maintain compliance and reliability. You'll also support incident resolution and service requests, contribute to product development and roadmap planning, and deliver training on secure access practices. Occasional travel to Cheltenham and Manchester is required, with limited opportunities for international travel. Qualifications We're looking for individuals with an infrastructure background and a passion for identity and access management. Practical experience with Windows or Linux infrastructure is essential, alongside core skills in Active Directory. Familiarity with Oracle Identity and Access Management (IAM) is desirable. You should have a solid foundation of applied IT experience and be able to communicate effectively with both technical and non technical stakeholders. Learning and development From day one, you'll receive a structured induction and a tailored development plan. You'll develop skills in: Technical Delivery: managing end to end delivery of cloud platforms and ERP systems, driving digital transformation and operational efficiency Product Development: contributing to the roadmap and lifecycle of IAM services Collaboration: engaging with internal teams and external partners across the UK Intelligence Community Certification: pursuing qualifications from Microsoft, Linux, CyberArk, and others Benefits You'll enjoy 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 5 years' service), 8 bank holidays, and 2.5 additional leave days. We also offer a competitive pension with employer contributions of at least 28.97%, an interest free season ticket loan, and other benefits. Equal opportunities We welcome applications from all individuals, particularly those who are under represented in our workforce, including: women people from ethnic minority backgrounds individuals with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions those from low socio economic backgrounds Application process Our selection process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Each stage must be passed to progress further. The process consists of an Online Situational Judgement Test, an initial online application form, and a combined interview stage that includes a technical interview, skills assessment, and competency based interview. We offer reasonable reimbursement of travel costs for candidates attending in person appointments during the recruitment and vetting process. Candidates must book their own travel, using the most economical option, and provide original hard copy receipts for reimbursement.

Location Central London, with occasional wider UK travel. Flexible Working Full time, part time, compressed, job share and other flexible patterns supported. This is an office based role; no remote or work from home options. Role As Lead Data Engineer, you will design, build and optimise secure & scalable data pipelines to ensure sensitive, high volume data is onboarded, processed and used safely and effectively. You'll work closely with operational officers, analysts, engineers and partners to integrate new data sources and enable advanced AI driven workflows, translating requirements into practical high impact solutions. In addition to technical delivery, you'll provide direct engineering leadership, mentor junior engineers and shape best practice across teams. You'll support the evaluation and integration of large language models and agentic AI systems, including testing, ethics and policy considerations, while exploring and prototyping emerging technologies. About You (Qualifications) Curious, motivated and able to solve problems in unstructured environments. Comfortable working independently, building data pipelines, and developing robust data models, with strong core technical skills in data modelling or Python based ecosystems. Experience with modern AI and LLM enabled workflows, including testing, evaluation and ethical considerations. Good communication skills, able to engage both technical and non technical audiences, translating complex ideas into clear insights. Leadership experience - mentoring others or managing people - is preferred. Training and Development Professional development opportunities include in house and online training, technical deep dives and development pathways aligned to your interests. Support is available to strengthen modern AI techniques and wider security practices, with courses and external professional body accreditation routes. Rewards and Benefits Salary: £74,624 plus recruitment & retention allowance £6,251. 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days after 5 years) plus 5 days public & privilege holidays. Employee performance scheme recognition. Interest free season ticket loan. Cycle to work scheme. Facilities such as gym, restaurant and on site coffee bars (some locations). Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities MI6 welcomes applications from all backgrounds, reflecting society. Diversity includes age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ways of thinking, and people with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. Under represented groups are encouraged to apply.

MI5 in Central London is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to design and optimise secure data pipelines. The position requires robust skills in data modelling, experience with AI workflows, and leadership capabilities. With a starting salary of £74,624 plus a retention allowance, candidates can expect also 25 days of annual leave increasing to 30 after five years, training, and comprehensive employee benefits including gym facilities and interest-free loans.

Salary £63,823, with an opportunity to qualify for additional allowances and a skills-related payment under the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability (GDDPC) Framework - formerly known as DDaT. Flexible working We support full time (36 hours per week) and part-time (minimum three days a week) working patterns. Due to the sensitive nature of our work, this role is fully office-based with no option for remote or home working. About us We're MI6, also known as the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS). Our mission is to protect the security and economic wellbeing of the UK from overseas threats such as regional instability, terrorism, and cyber attacks. Working across the globe and in close partnership with MI5 and GCHQ, we help the Government to counter these threats through the provision of secret intelligence. A role in MI6 will see you providing vital support to this work, within a supportive and encouraging environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The role Enhancing how we operate today will better prepare us for the challenges of tomorrow. That's why we're creating dedicated teams focused on bringing Artificial Intelligence (AI) into some of our most mission critical areas. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you'll play a key role in bridging development and operations by enabling teams to deliver software reliably, securely and at pace. You'll help design, build and run a bespoke internal Cloud platform, ensuring the smooth operation of systems and infrastructure that support AI, ML Ops and wider engineering teams. You'll focus on embedding DevOps practices such as continuous integration, continuous delivery, infrastructure automation and monitoring, creating reliable pipelines and tooling that underpin modern engineering ways of working. With a primary focus on delivery and operational excellence, you'll support the creation of a scalable, reliable and secure Cloud based platform. You'll build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, develop infrastructure as code, deliver DevOps automation, and ensure systems are observable, resilient and well monitored. In doing so, you'll create shared tooling and services that teams across MI6 can use securely and effectively. Working closely with software engineers, product managers and ML Ops teams, you'll promote a strong DevOps culture by improving collaboration, reducing friction between teams and continuously improving how services are built, deployed and operated. Whether troubleshooting live issues, improving platform reliability or adopting industry best practice, you'll deliver practical, high quality solutions that support the organisation's mission. About you You'll be an experienced DevOps or platform focused engineer, with demonstrable experience designing, automating and operating Cloud based systems in complex environments. You'll bring strong experience of infrastructure as code, CI/CD, configuration management, containerisation and monitoring, alongside hands on experience with Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud. You'll be someone seeking to move into a senior role providing technical direction and mentoring to less experienced engineers. Adaptable, collaborative and knowledgeable, you'll be a problem solver with a knack for troubleshooting. Importantly, you'll be keen to learn, with an eye on emerging trends, and excited by the prospect of significant upskilling in AI and ML Ops. Please note, you don't need any existing AI expertise beyond a foundational understanding. Instead, you'll bring a genuine passion and some evidence of self study that supports your interest. Training and development We take professional development seriously, and you'll be joining a community that invests in helping people grow their skills. You'll have access to a broad mix of learning opportunities, including in house and online training, technical deep dives and development pathways shaped around your interests and the needs of the organisation. This includes support to strengthen your capability across modern AI techniques, Cloud technologies and wider analytical or engineering practices. We use the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework (formerly known as DDaT) as a compass to provide guidance and tools to support you. You can find out more about the framework here: Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework. You'll also have opportunities to work with external professional bodies and training providers who offer routes to specialist accreditation, advanced AI training or broader professional recognition. Whether you choose to deepen your expertise in a specific technical area or broaden your capability across new domains, you'll have the guidance and support you need to progress. Alongside formal training, you'll benefit from mentoring, peer support and a collaborative community that shares knowledge openly. You'll have opportunities to rotate across different teams, explore emerging technologies and contribute to shaping how MI6 evolves its AI and data science capability. As you develop, you'll have the space to experiment, expand your expertise and play an active role in strengthening our AI practice across the organisation. Rewards and benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £63,823, plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme interest free season ticket loan (travel and parking) cycle to work scheme facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on site coffee bars (at some locations) paid parental and adoption leave Equal opportunities At MI6 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio economic backgrounds.

Salary and Allowances Starting salary: £37,892 (base £35,134 + concessionary payment £2,758). Upon successful completion of the 6 month probationary period, eligible for an additional annual payment of £3,120 in recognition of language skills. Flexible Working Full time and office based roles with flexible working options: flexible hours, part time, compressed hours. About GCHQ 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 intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber attacks and espionage. At GCHQ, you'll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that places the emphasis on teamwork. Role: Russian Language Specialist Use linguistic expertise to translate and extract key information for operational teams. Work with a range of foreign language materials, including technical or specialised nature. The role goes beyond translation and transcription, requiring deep understanding of language, cultural nuances and socio cultural and political structures. Produce considered, informed conclusions and reports that accurately inform live operations. Your advanced language skills will shape decisions across the organisation. Contribute to wider discussions and forums, building a more complete understanding of key issues. Qualifications and Skills Proficient in Russian at least CEFR C1 level across all disciplines: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Deep understanding of cultural context - culture, history, religion, politics. Fluent in English and able to translate Russian language materials into accurate and idiomatic English. Curiosity, attention to detail, can do attitude, confident communication. At C1 level or higher, you are able to: Understand a wide range of longer and more demanding texts and conversations Express ideas fluently without excessive searching for words Use the language effectively in social, academic, or professional situations Produce well structured, detailed texts on complex topics Optional: skills in other modern foreign languages are a plus. Training and Development Dedicated mentor from start. Comprehensive training to cover technical aspects. First five years: opportunity to join Chartered Institute of Linguists (CloL ) and work towards recognised professional linguist qualifications. Rewards and Benefits Other benefits include: 25 days' annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years, plus an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Interest free season ticket loan Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave Equal Opportunities GCHQ welcomes and encourages applications from all, including under represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and those from low socio economic backgrounds. Disability Confident Leader status within the Department for Work and Pensions' Disability Confident scheme. Disabled applicants who best meet essential criteria are offered an interview. Minimum criteria: eligibility, pass SJT, motivation, Russian language proficiency. Meet eligibility: complete application form Reach minimum pass mark for Online Situational Judgement Test (SJT) Demonstrate strong motivation and commitment to work for UK Intelligence Agencies Demonstrate high level of Russian language knowledge, pass language tests Location Based in Cheltenham or Scarborough; candidate must live within commutable distance. Citizenship and Security Clearance Must be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. Highest security clearance, Developed Vetting (DV).

MI5 in Greater London is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to enhance its operational capabilities through AI integration. In this role, you will design and build an internal Cloud platform, facilitating the smooth operation of systems supporting AI and ML Ops. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with CI/CD and Cloud environments. A commitment to professional development and collaboration is essential, with opportunities for ongoing training and advancements in AI skills.

MI5 is looking for a Russian Language Specialist to translate and extract critical information for operational teams. This role combines linguistic expertise, with a requirement for proficiency in Russian (CEFR C1 level) and fluency in English. The specialist will engage with diverse foreign language materials and produce analyses that support national security goals. The position offers flexible working options and comprehensive training opportunities within a supportive environment based in Cheltenham.

MI5 is seeking a Solution Architect to lead the design and systems engineering approach for mission-critical products. This role requires experience in delivering complex solutions, influencing stakeholders, and managing risk in a multi-disciplinary environment. Opportunities for training, development, and flexible working arrangements are available. The salary ranges from £80,875 to £89,475, reflecting skills and experience. Join MI5 and contribute to national security in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Salary: £80,875 - £89,475, dependent on skills and experience. This full salary range reflects the London pay level for roles aligned to the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework (GDDPCF), formerly the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Capability Framework, and includes the consolidated skills-related payments available within this framework. Additional allowances may also be available once in role. Flexible Working: We support full-time, part time, compressed, and flexible working hours. We're committed to offering remote working across our organisation; however, our ability to do so depends on role requirements and business needs. Home working is not possible. About Us We're MI6, also known as the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS). Our mission is to protect the security and economic wellbeing of the UK from overseas threats such as regional instability, terrorism, and cyber-attacks. Working across the globe and in close partnership with MI5 and GCHQ, we help the Government to counter these threats through the provision of secret intelligence. A role in MI6 will see you providing vital support to this work within a supportive and encouraging environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The Role Architecture and technology are core to MI6's successful operations and intelligence delivery. There is a constant need to develop and maintain capabilities that provide us with mission advantage in a rapidly changing, technology- and data-driven world. We use agile and lean methodologies to innovate, deliver, and upgrade products. Whether you work on data analytics, knowledge systems, operational communications, or technical operations capabilities, the nature of our work presents unique and fascinating architecture challenges that you are unlikely to have encountered before. We develop products that provide capability across MI6. Our multi-disciplinary teams are made up of architects & engineers who work alongside product owners, business analysts, and delivery colleagues to ensure MI6 gets what it needs by balancing tactical and strategic goals. As a Solution Architect, you'll lead the design and systems-engineering approach for a specific area of our organisation-creating new products and continually improving the capabilities of our existing ones. You'll be part of a community responsible for design authority. Working with the Product Manager and Business Lead, you'll help to deliver a plan that considers user experience, cost, risk, time, and quality, while balancing product evolution with the immediacy of business need. In this role, you'll also deliver the architecture and systems-engineering elements of the product plan throughout its whole life cycle. This will include: Understanding the business problem and shaping the solution, while tailoring systems-engineering and architecture processes to address product risks in the context of scale and complexity. Developing, maintaining and communicating the product's vision, architecture, and technology roadmap, including producing high-level designs, solution outlines, and key design decisions. Managing technology risk and overseeing design evolution as the product develops, ensuring decisions remain aligned to business needs. Supporting integration with other products and overseeing release to service, ensuring coherence across the wider product ecosystem. About You Ideally, you'll have led significant elements of product and system delivery and change. Experience as a technical domain subject matter expert is important, as is having worked as a Solution Architect or as part of a solution architecture team on complex solutions. A solid background in applying enterprise and domain architecture, influencing stakeholders, and conducting trade offs across requirements and solution spaces is essential. Knowledge of multiple architecture and delivery frameworks, along with experience of embedding these tools and techniques, is also expected. Well developed soft skills are key to supporting communication and decision making, including curiosity, teamwork, and problem solving. Being an effective communicator and influencer, with experience negotiating trade offs across requirements and solution spaces, is important. The role involves line managing junior solution architects and contractors, so confidence in leading and working within multi disciplinary teams is essential. A commitment to continual learning and development is also important. Training and Development At MI6, we're proud to offer an inclusive and supportive working environment. As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we are committed to helping you fulfil your potential. We're dedicated to developing our staff and recognise this will look different for everyone, so we'll work with you to build your skills and help you plan your future career path within the architecture profession and across the organisation. When you join, you'll receive an induction to help you settle in and gain a full understanding of how your work contributes to our mission. Following this, there will be ongoing opportunities for tailored training, coaching, and mentoring. Throughout your career with us, you will have access to a wide range of online and classroom learning, as well as external accredited training options. These include industry recognised qualifications such as CEng (Chartered Engineer), professional certifications in Solution Architecture, and related disciplines such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP ), or similar. Our Training and Development pathway is underpinned by the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework (GDDPCF). Through this framework, you'll be able to benefit from personalised development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring, alongside access to specialist development routes such as Agile Delivery. You'll also have opportunities to pursue professional qualifications and accredited learning that support your professional growth. More information about the framework can be found here. Rewards and benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £80,875 to £89,475, dependent on skills and experience. Most new starters can expect to join at the midpoint of the pay range, depending on core competency and DDaT skills and experience assessment. This assessment is conducted throughout the application and interview process, as outlined below. 25 days' annual leave, rising automatically to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme an interest free season ticket loan a cycle to work scheme facilities such as an on site gym at some locations paid parental and adoption leave. Equal opportunities At MI6, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups that are under represented in our workforce, such as women, those from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities and individuals from low socio economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website :

This role will primarily be based in Central London, with occasional wider UK travel. Salary: £63,823, with the opportunity to qualify for additional allowances and a skills-related payment under the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability (GDDPC) Framework. Flexible working: We support full time, part-time, compressed, job share and other flexible patterns. This is an office based role; remote working and working from home are not possible. The role As a Software Engineer, you will help shape how we bring Artificial Intelligence into mission critical areas. Your day to day work will involve contributing to technical decisions, taking ownership of key components, and supporting the transformation of existing software and engineering approaches toward AI native ways of working. You will build and enable AI platforms that other teams rely on, embed these solutions where needed, and pair with engineers adopting AI practices. Working closely with stakeholders across MI6 and beyond, you will bring clarity to complex problems, build strong relationships, and help ensure technical direction is understood and delivered effectively. You will work across a broad and evolving technology stack, including Typescript, Python, Helm, and Terraform, and you will deploy solutions from standalone systems to large scale Kubernetes clusters in cloud platforms. About you You bring solid experience as a Software Engineer, grounded in modern engineering practices, and you have practical experience using AI across the development lifecycle. You understand how to generate code when it adds value while applying the right level of scrutiny to ensure it is secure, reliable, and fit for purpose. You routinely review both AI generated and peer code with clarity and care. You have a working knowledge of system design and integration, comfortable connecting services and thinking end to end. Experience with the Model Context Protocol would be beneficial. Above all, you stay curious, keep pace with new approaches, and adapt when priorities shift. Training and development We invest in helping people grow. You will have access to in house and online training, technical deep dives, and development pathways shaped around your interests. This includes support to strengthen your capability across modern AI techniques and wider security practices, with a variety of courses on offer. We use the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework as a compass to provide guidance and tools to support your professional growth. You will also have opportunities to work with external professional bodies and training providers that offer paths to specialist accreditation and broader professional recognition. Alongside formal training, you will benefit from mentoring, peer support, and a collaborative community that shares knowledge openly. Opportunities to rotate across teams and explore emerging technologies will allow you to experiment, expand your expertise, and strengthen MI6's AI practice. Rewards and benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £63,823 plus other benefits including: 25 days of annual leave, automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Interest free season ticket loan Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave Equal opportunities At MI6 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. We welcome applications from everyone, including those from groups under represented in our workforce such as women, people of ethnic minority background, those with disabilities, and those from low socio economic backgrounds. For more information on our culture, working environment and diversity, visit our website.

Salary: £74,624 initial salary on confirmation of skills to achieve DDAT Group One Rate C. Additional payment of Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £6,251 on completion of a minimum term and successful achievement and validation of skills. Flexible working: we support full time, part time, compressed hours, job share and other flexible working patterns. Due to the sensitive nature of the role, remote, hybrid or home working is not possible. About us: We're MI6, also known as the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS). Our mission is to protect the security and economic wellbeing of the UK from overseas threats such as regional instability, terrorism, and cyber attacks. Working across the globe and in close partnership with MI5 and GCHQ, we help the Government to counter these threats through the provision of secret intelligence. A role in MI6 will see you providing vital support to this work, within a supportive and encouraging environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. Responsibilities AI is being adopted across some of the most mission critical areas at MI6, creating a rare opportunity to influence how these technologies are secured from the start. As an AI Security Architect, you'll help shape how AI systems are designed, deployed and governed in environments where security, trust and resilience are essential. As part of a small, specialist team, you'll take responsibility for the technical security architecture that underpins AI solutions across the organisation. You'll define secure AI reference architectures, patterns and controls, and guide delivery teams on how these should be implemented in practice. Operating close to delivery, you'll influence design decisions early and ensure AI is built to be secure by default. The role sits at the intersection of established cyber security practice and rapidly evolving AI technologies. You'll assess the security implications of capabilities such as machine learning and large language models, considering risks related to model integrity, provenance, poisoning and misuse. Day to day, you'll work closely with software engineers, data scientists and ML engineers, reviewing technical designs and providing practical, actionable feedback. You'll also support assurance and accreditation colleagues, helping them understand complex architectures and clarify how security controls meet broader objectives. While most of your time is hands on and technical, you'll engage with senior leaders as needed to explain risks, trade offs and the value of proactive investment in AI security. This is a rare chance to help define how AI security is approached at organisational scale. As an individual contributor, you'll shape emerging practice, influence standards and ensure AI capabilities are introduced in a secure, responsible and sustainable way. Qualifications You're an experienced cyber or information security practitioner with a strong background in designing and assuring secure systems in complex environments. Your experience includes security architecture or senior security engineering roles, and you're comfortable taking responsibility for technical security decisions that influence how systems are built. You bring hands on experience working with AI enabled technologies and understand the security challenges they introduce. This may include exposure to machine learning, large language models or cloud based AI services, particularly within AWS environments. You're familiar with risks such as model integrity, provenance, poisoning and misuse, and understand how security controls must adapt as these technologies evolve. In an evolving technical landscape where precedent is limited and risks continue to emerge, your judgement and critical thinking are essential. You're able to operate where standards, controls and threat models are still developing, applying sound reasoning to make defensible security decisions. You're confident working directly with engineers, data scientists and ML practitioners, reviewing detailed technical designs and providing clear, actionable guidance on implementing secure patterns and controls. While deeply technical, you can also explain risk, trade offs and impacts in straightforward language, helping non specialist stakeholders make informed decisions. Above all, you're proactive, curious and motivated to stay ahead of emerging AI security challenges, valuing continuous learning and contributing specialist expertise within a small, collaborative team. Training and Development We're committed to supporting your ongoing development as a specialist security architect, recognising that AI and security are fast moving areas where continuous learning is essential. On joining, you'll receive an induction to the team, the organisation's AI landscape and the security contexts you'll be working within, helping you understand how your role supports wider objectives. You'll have protected time to stay current with emerging AI security threats, technologies and best practice. This includes access to a learning and development budget to support relevant certifications, training and professional development aligned to AI, cloud and security architecture. Development in this role is strongly practice led. You'll deepen your expertise through hands on work with delivery teams, reviewing live systems, shaping secure architectures and advising on complex technical decisions. Working within a small, experienced team provides regular opportunities for peer learning, technical challenge and shared problem solving. You'll also have opportunities to broaden your influence by engaging with assurance, architecture and leadership communities, helping bridge the gap between deep technical security considerations and wider organisational decision making. Development here focuses on sustaining technical excellence, staying ahead of change and building long term specialist capability in a rapidly evolving area. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £74,624 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Interest-free season ticket loan Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave Requirements The role is based in central London; candidates must reside within commuting distance. Candidates must be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. This role requires the highest security clearance, Developed Vetting (DV). Equal Opportunities At MI6 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website.

£49,937 including non-pensionable recruitment and retention allowance of £6,500 Flexible working We support full time, part time (minimum three days per week), compressed hours, job share and other flexible working patterns. Due to the sensitive nature of the role, remote, hybrid or home working is limited to one day per week. The role As AI adoption accelerates across MI6's most mission critical areas, this role offers a rare opportunity to work at the point where data, AI and technology are reshaping how complex, real world problems are understood and addressed. As an Associate Data Scientist, you'll join established data science and AI teams working on challenging problems that directly support MI6's mission. Working primarily under the supervision of more senior data scientists and engineers, the focus of the role is on learning through contribution. You'll build your technical capability, develop confidence working with ambiguous problems and apply data science techniques in practical, meaningful ways. Much of the work involves engaging with mission teams to understand loosely defined problems and explore where data science can add value. You'll research problems using a range of sources, critically evaluate findings and collaborate with others to design, test and improve solutions. This may include analysing data, building and iterating models, or supporting the use of AI in both defensive and operational contexts. Day to day, you'll work with both technical and non technical colleagues. This might involve helping mission teams frame the right questions, explaining findings clearly or refining solutions based on user feedback. As your confidence grows, you'll develop a stronger understanding of how data science fits into complex systems and take on greater responsibility as part of the team. About you You're curious, motivated and keen to build a career in data science and AI. At this stage, we don't expect you to arrive with a fully polished skillset. What matters most is a strong foundation, evidence of learning and a genuine interest in how data and technology can be used to tackle complex problems. Your background might be in data science or another technical discipline, or you may be a career changer with transferable skills. We're equally interested in candidates from STEM, linguistics or other analytical fields where structured thinking, numeracy or problem solving are central. If you can reason carefully, work with data and are open to learning new technical skills, you'll have the foundations we're looking for. You can demonstrate experience with programming through study, work, independent projects or self directed learning. Python is commonly used, though experience with other programming languages is also relevant. You're comfortable experimenting, researching solutions and building an understanding of how systems work. You enjoy working as part of a team and are comfortable learning under supervision. Much of the role involves working with non technical colleagues, so you're able to explain ideas clearly and ask thoughtful questions to understand what's really being asked. Above all, you're adaptable, proactive and committed to developing your skills, with a clear interest in data science and AI beyond formal study. Training and development We place a strong emphasis on learning and development, particularly for those at an early stage in their data science career. On joining, you'll receive a structured induction tailored to your experience, introducing you to the team, our data, technologies and ways of working, and helping you understand how data science supports MI6's mission. Much of your development will be driven through practical experience. You'll work on live projects alongside more experienced data scientists and engineers, with guidance and supervision to help you build confidence and capability. Alongside team delivery, time is set aside for learning, experimentation and independent research, allowing you to explore new tools, techniques and approaches. You'll have access to a range of training opportunities covering both technical and professional skills. This includes internal learning, external courses and support towards recognised qualifications, such as AWS certifications and accredited Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework (formerly DDaT) Data Science skills. Support is built into the role. You'll work closely with your line manager and colleagues as part of a welcoming team, and you'll have opportunities to connect with others at a similar career stage across the wider organisation. Development in this role focuses on building strong foundations, growing confidence and preparing you to take on increasing responsibility as your skills develop. Rewards and benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £49,937 plus other benefits including: 25 days of annual leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme an interest free season ticket loan a cycle to work scheme facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on site coffee bars (at some locations) paid parental and adoption leave Equal opportunities At MI6 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio economic backgrounds. Location and eligibility The role is based in Central London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. You need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). There is a strict drugs policy; once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage.

MI5 is seeking an AI Security Architect based in Greater London. This role involves shaping the design and security of AI systems, guiding teams on technical decisions, and assessing security risks associated with AI technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong cybersecurity background and hands-on experience with AI applications. Benefits include a competitive salary and flexible working options, although remote work isn't possible due to security requirements.

MI5 is seeking an Associate Data Scientist in Greater London. The role involves working at the intersection of data, AI, and technology, addressing critical problems. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in programming and data analysis. You'll engage with both technical and non-technical colleagues, refining solutions while developing your skills. A structured induction and numerous training opportunities are provided to support your growth. The starting salary is £49,937 plus benefits like 25 days of annual leave and support for recognized qualifications.

MI5 seeks a talented Software Engineer to join their team in Central London. This role focuses on integrating AI into engineering practices and improving software development across the organization. The position offers a competitive starting salary of £63,823 and emphasizes continuous professional growth through various training opportunities. You will be expected to contribute to important technical decisions and support other engineering teams in adopting AI practices.