GCHQ Salary

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Earnings on positions in GCHQ

Estimated salary

£ 3034

Median salary at GCHQ

£ 2154 Lowest salary
£ 3529 The average salary
£ 7004 Highest salary

GCHQ is looking for employees for positions:

senior project manager

Working hours

  • full-time | Part-time | Permanent

Salary

  • salary

Requirements

  • ability to use Project Management methodologies formal qualifications such as PRINCE2 are a prerequisite – assessed at application form sift
  • evidence of planning and delivering a project
  • demonstrate ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels and adapt your approach to changing circumstances – assessed at application form sift

architect

Working hours

  • full-time | Part-time | Permanent

Responsibility

  • details
  • reference number
  • you’ll combine broad technical and security skills with strong business acumen, consultancy, and communication skills
  • while the role is challenging, our flexible working policy ensures a healthy work-life balance
  • we accommodate compressed hours, mixed office/home working or job share options, balanced against business needs
  • person specification
  • we’re looking for people who are experienced in the design and build of a range of systems and services using modern technologies and cloud services
  • you’ll be able to identify vulnerabilities in systems design and work with Engineers, System Owners, and Seniors to explain these issues and identify alternative approaches

Requirements

  • essential Criteria
  • to demonstrate a keen interest in the latest technology, particularly security technologies – assessed at application sift
  • experience/knowledge of the skills detailed within the advert – assessed at interview
  • what to Expect

technical lead

Working hours

  • full-time | Part-time | Permanent

Responsibility

  • plan the evolution of the portfolio to meet current and future UK cyber regulatory requirements
  • manage the technical development of new and/or amended elements of the portfolio
  • provide senior-level technical support to users of the portfolio
  • ensure that NCSC work on the portfolio is informed by an appropriate understanding of relevant technical standards, including international regulatory cyber security standards
  • person specification
  • oversee the systematic maintenance of the portfolio, keeping it up to date with changes in the cyber risk landscape
  • the role is suitable for flexible working arrangements, including a substantial element of home working. Some travel is required, including travel to occasional meetings in London
  • the StRT Technical Lead will be encouraged to take full advantage of the extensive opportunities for continued career development in technical cyber security provided to NCSC employees

Requirements

  • an in-depth understanding of technical cyber security as demonstrated by an appropriate professional qualification
  • meet the minimum competency requirements for the role
  • equal Opportunities
  • at GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission
  • to protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve
  • A wide knowledge of cyber security standards and be able to demonstrate extensive relevant experience in applying them, ideally in the context of UK CNI and some familiarity with UK CNI cyber resilience regulation

technical consultant

Working hours

  • full-time | Part-time | Permanent

Requirements

  • deliver high-quality technical support to users of the portfolio
  • applicant should hold an appropriate professional qualification
  • contribute to the technical development of new and/or amended elements of the portfolio
  • meet the minimum competency requirements for the role
  • equal Opportunities
  • at GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission
  • person specification
  • to protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve

telecoms engineer

Working hours

  • part-time

Requirements

  • able to demonstrate how you have analysed and solved technical problems - assessed at application sift
  • an awareness of the basic steps required to develop a capability - assessed at application sift
  • able to demonstrate an inquisitive approach to understanding or adapting technology - assessed at application sift
  • comfortable working as part of a team to develop new capability and able to collaborate with others - assessed at application sift
  • the role is based in Cheltenham, so you’ll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application, as we do not offer relocation costs

developer

Requirements

  • insight Events – Wednesday 17th May 2023
  • skills Events – Friday 19th May 2023
  • the events will last for approximately 1 hour
  • we are confining registrations of interest to these groups only, due to their current underrepresentation in our workforce
  • all applications will be assessed solely on merit
  • please note that a registration of interest does not constitute a job application, nor will such registration have any bearing upon the recruitment process itself

centre manager

Working hours

  • full-time | Part-time | Permanent

Responsibility

  • A self-starter, confident applying structure to complex problems and comfortable with ambiguity
  • willing to undertake continuous learning and development throughout your career
  • A strategic thinker, able to balance competing demands and long-term and short-term priorities
  • able to connect technologists, subject matter experts and external stakeholders on often complex projects and deliveries
  • able to evidence experience of working in technology or cyber security sectors, or able to demonstrate an aptitude to do so
  • able to support occasional travel within the UK
  • willing to work out of our Cheltenham, London or Manchester offices for part of the week
  • you do not need to be a cyber security or Crypt-Key specialist, but you need to be able to grasp and translate complex issues to various audiences

Requirements

  • it is essential that you have experience working in technology or cyber security sectors or can demonstrate an aptitude for it
  • equal Opportunities
  • at GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission
  • to protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve

user experience designer

Requirements

  • user Designer
  • proficient in analysis of research data
  • ability to use some different user research and/or usability-testing techniques
  • competent in analysis of qualitative research data
  • can show evidence of team leadership in setting direction and assuring the quality of design delivery
  • comfortable in formulating and presenting user research findings and insights to stakeholders
  • proficient in planning and carrying out discovery user research with users and stakeholders to identify contextual information, user needs and pain points
  • proficient in planning and carrying out discovery user research with different sets of users and stakeholders to identify contextual information, user needs and pain points

researcher

Working hours

  • internship

Requirements

  • able to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in programming
  • A minimum 2.2 degree in a STEM subject or equivalent
  • able to demonstrate proficiency in programming
  • able to demonstrate a prolonged interest in Language Technology
  • able to demonstrate a low-level of proficiency in programming
  • able to demonstrate an interest in Language Technology
  • able to demonstrate multiple examples of successfully working on the research or application of language technology development
  • able to demonstrate an interest in Language technology

finance manager

Working hours

  • full-time

Responsibility

  • lead the preparation, interpretation and presentation of in-year financial information for the monthly financial reports
  • provide assurance on integrity of information on financial systems, advising on the correct accounting treatment of complex transactions
  • provide financial analysis and insight through meaningful variance analysis commentary including risk management, mitigating actions, deep dives or financial modelling
  • ensure effective controls are in place to maintain accuracy of data in financial systems
  • lead the delivery of set pieces, commissioning work, leading the collation of responses/outputs and resolving issues
  • ensure the team delivers the month end activities in a timely manner and to the required standard
  • develop and maintain a strategic understanding of the business, stakeholders and deliverables
  • effectively manage the team, demonstrating sound coaching and leadership skills

Requirements

  • we also value qualities such as teamwork, professionalism, innovation, and the desire to make a real difference
  • you’ll enjoy working with others to solve problems
  • and, you’ll be able to develop collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and negotiate effectively with them
  • this will all be supported by your passion for finance and aptitude for figures and spreadsheets
  • most importantly, you’ll be keen to learn, and always approach your work with positivity
  • the Role
  • you’ll be a fully qualified ACCA and CIMA chartered accountant with experience of managing a team and motivating others to deliver their best

Earnings on positions in GCHQ

Average salary in this position
Average salary in this position in the country
2888 £
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3868 £

National average salary

2950 £

Average salary in this company

3529 £