NCSC Cyber Security Analyst

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 our 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 emphasises teamwork. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), part of GCHQ, is the UK Government's lead authority on cyber security. The organisation is at the heart of the Government's cyber security strategy and aims to make the UK the safest place to live and work online.

As a Cyber Security Analyst at the NCSC, you'll be at the heart of the UK's cyber defence. Working alongside industry, intelligence partners, international allies, and law enforcement, you'll help prevent, disrupt and investigate the most serious cyber threats facing the UK. In this role you will tackle complex challenges using a range of techniques supported by our unique access to data, capabilities and legal authorities.

Working in an Agile environment, you will:

• Create detailed understanding of how hostile cyber actors operate and deliver evidence based guidance to expert communities across the UK and internationally.
• Build insight into adversaries' intent, capabilities and the vulnerabilities they target by analysing threats and trends and identifying patterns and connections.
• Share insights to strengthen defences and counter those who seek to do harm to the UK.
• Specialise in areas such as intrusion analysis, operational technology, penetration testing, malware analysis, or networking and telecommunications security.

We're looking for someone with a genuine enthusiasm to learn, who can develop, adapt and apply their skills across a wide range of investigative problems to deliver meaningful impact and help protect the UK.

Requirements:

• Hold a degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent qualification in a STEM subject, or relevant work experience in a technical or cyber security role with GCSEs (grade C/4 or above, or equivalent) in English Language and Maths.
• A keen interest in cyber security supported by an analytical approach and a proactive, problem solving mindset.
• Comfortable working both collaboratively and independently, with the ability to explore, understand and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
• A tenacious and naturally curious approach to continuously learning and deepening understanding of the UK's cyber adversaries.

• Continuously Developing
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Collaboratively
• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering Outcomes

At NCSC and GCHQ we offer inclusive and supportive training and development opportunities tailored to your needs and role requirements to help you flourish and perform to the best of your abilities.

You'll receive a starting salary of £37,892, which includes a concessionary payment of £2,758. The role attracts a specialist skills payment. Other benefits include:

• 25 days' annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays.
• Recognition 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 (availability varies by location).
• Paid parental and adoption leave.
• Excellent pension scheme - Civil Service pension.

At GCHQ we welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups under represented in our workforce such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and those from low socio economic backgrounds.

GCHQ is a Disability Confident Leader, ensuring a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the essential minimum criteria will be offered an interview. Minimum criteria include a competent implementation of problem solving skills and a degree or equivalent with GCSEs in English Language and Maths.

To work at NCSC you must be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality and hold the highest security clearance, Developed Vetting (DV).