National Security Cyber Accelerator
Gloucester, Manchester
Start date October 27th 2025
Application window closes August 1st 2025
Join our Operational Cyber Group for our National Security Cyber Accelerator programme and launch your career in
Cyber!
Do you see yourself developing systems critical to National Security or finding vulnerabilities in the most
cutting-edge
technologies? BAE Systems' Operational Cyber Group is looking for people with a passion for technology and learning
-
starting your first job, thinking of switching careers or coming from a completely different field? We want to hear
from
you!
Step into our world with the National Security Cyber Accelerator where we will provide you with 12 months of
dedicated
training and real-world experience. With this programme you will be joining our Operational Cyber Group and
kick-starting a 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 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.
- A competitive remuneration package with a retention bonus upon programme completion.
What we are looking for
- We want people who love to face the unknown, with the right attitude and aptitude for solving complex problems.
- Someone with proficiency in at least one programming language.
- Demonstrable familiarity with computer technologies - whether by previous work experience in the tech sector, project work as part of a qualification/degree, or personal projects.
- Having a working knowledge of modern software engineering practices would be a bonus.
- Special consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate an interest and aptitude for vulnerability research or reverse engineering e.g. by playing Capture The Flag.
Why join us?
- By joining the Operational Cyber Group, you will be addressing the most critical cyber needs of governments and businesses across the globe, with a meaningful and tangible impact on UK National Security.
- Work-life balance is important to us: we can offer a variety of hours to suit individual needs, such as part-time or flexible working, along with a minimum of 25 days of holiday per year.
- Our flexible benefits package includes private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers, discount cards and more.
- We are a supportive, inclusive and friendly team, committed to helping each other learn and succeed. We have a number of Diversity and Support groups which cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing.
- With clear career progression pathways, mentorship, as well as ongoing training throughout your career, you can feel confident that your aptitude will be rewarded.
- We offer additional leave to cover Reservist and Cadet Force Adult Volunteer duties.
Please be aware that this role is subject to security restrictions. We
do not expect you to have a security clearance
before applying, but you will need to be eligible to work in the UK, and be able to
successfully achieve an eDV
UK
security clearance.
Our recruiters are happy to explain the process.
Recruitment process
- Apply online with your CV and a cover letter.
- Telephone conversation with our recruiter
- Complete an online assessment.
- Attend a face to face interview with our team.
Why BAE Systems Digital Intelligence?
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.
This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference.
You'll
be part of an inclusive culture that values
diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to
fulfil
your potential. We welcome
people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as
inclusive as possible. If you
have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder
etc.) that may affect your
performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential
reasonable adjustments.
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.
