About the job

Job summary

This role is available full-time for 37 hours per week or part-time with a minimum coverage of 25 hours / Flexible or compressed working patterns available.
This role is based in the office.

Do you have Data Engineering expertise? Are you interested in Cyber Security? Do you want to work where you can make a difference and use your Data Engineering skills, in cyber security research to protect National Security in the UK and overseas?

Your expertise in developing and constructing data products and services and integrating them into systems and business processes will be applied to high priority and cutting-edge cyber security research. You will be required to take raw data acquired from a diverse range of source and transform them to make them available for exploitation by our Data Scientists and Security Researchers.

Our work is intellectually stimulating and varied. You will be part of a highly collaborative and creative team environment; focused on solving cyber security problems. We use Red Team methodology in our security research, and work in small teams. We secure a wider variety of technologies, and you’ll work on projects that range from short-term security assessments to long-term in-depth analysis of complex systems.

Our investment in your continued professional development is world-class, and throughout you will develop your career through technical training, professional accreditation, mentoring, and most importantly, on the job training. There are also opportunities for overseas travel for conferences and training too.

Job description

To apply for this role, you will already have:

• Data modelling, designing, testing and writing code* and data services (*we use a variety of programming languages and development environments)
• Creating ingest pipelines for standard datasets; identifying and investigating data quality or compliance issues; providing support to analytics.
• Planning and leading development of data services to meet user needs.
• Following a test-driven approach, writing code that is clean, secure, and well tested, following best practice.
• Operating the services, you build, and identifying and correcting issues in production.
• Collaborating and communicating with a variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders.

To strengthen your application, it would be beneficial if you also have:

• Using data engineering and manipulation techniques to produce/improve data performance by selecting the most appropriate tools and technologies.
• The application of data engineering to cyber security problems
• Computer networking and communication protocol fundamentals. 

Person specification

You will be the type of person who:

• Has an eye for detail – and is conscious of security risks and implications of using various technologies.
• Considers security an integral pat of any data engineering build.
• Is open-minded and demonstrates strong intellectual curiosity.
• Is a quick learner and leans in to learning a range of new tools and technique, as required – in order to stay current with technological advancements.
• Is technically curious, with excellent problem-solving abilities and the ability to adapt to unplanned changes, overcome obstacles and see the task through to completion.
• Takes pride in being the ‘go-to person’, establishing your credibility equally with technical peers and not technical end users.
• Enjoys actively maintaining your technical knowledge, making sure tar you keep up with the all the latest developments.
• Feels confident with uncertainty, helping others to reduce and manage ambiguity around potential ways forward.
• Putting your skills to use
• Using your diverse range of skills within the team you will:
• Develop and innovate various data engineering processes, to serve the requirements of a range of customers.
• Enjoy working with data and various pipelining technologies to understand where Data Engineering can add value to support Data Scientists and other researchers.
• Enjoy working with a range of experts, knowing when to draw on their expertise to help deliver project requirements.
• Be able to communicate detailed technical information to a wide range of audiences including non-technical staff.

Benefits

Now that we’ve explained a bit about what you will we be doing, here’s what we can offer you:

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.
• 8 Bank Holiday days off in addition to your annual leave.
• 2 ½ additional days leave (set dates through the year).
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.  Your salary is for your contracted hours.  If you work more, we believe you should be rewarded for that.
• Training.  Lots and lots of training.  This can be anything from a ½ day internal course to a distant learning degree.  If it’s relevant to your career, we will aim to support you.
• Pension.  Our Pension scheme is Alpha.  It’s competitive.
• Sports & Social Society.  Whether its classic cars or baking, golf or crafting, we have a society for you.
• On site nursery (subject to availability).
• 3 days paid leave a year to support a registered charity of your choice.
• Free parking
• Free onsite gym, open 24 hours a day
• Relocation Package*
• Affinity Groups – whether you are disabled, LGBTQ and/or from an Ethnic Minority.  We provide an inclusive environment and support for everyone.
• You’ll be working under a capability framework, which recognises and rewards specialist expertise.

Training and Development:

We offer our commitment in developing our colleagues and recognise this may look different for everyone. We’ll use this capability framework to provide guidance and in turn the tools to support you in your career at HMGCC. Not only that but there’ll be opportunities to gain qualifications and pursue and number of specialist pathways, as well as undertaking training tailored to your skillset, coaching and mentoring.

As you develop, grow, and maintain your technical skills, you will have the opportunity to progress through capability framework pay points. You’ll need to regularly demonstrate and endorse your skills based on the set assessment criteria. If you find yourself in a position where you aren’t maintaining the required skills, you’ll be given the opportunity and support to rectify this, as you could find yourself reverting to a lower level of capability and pay.”

About HMGCC

We are HMGCC, the engineering specialists at the heart of the UK’s national security.

We work with the National Security Community, UK Government, academia, private sector partners and international allies to bring engineering ingenuity to the national security mission, creating tools and technologies that drive us ahead and help to protect the nation.

We invest in our people, not only with training but also support throughout your career with us; to allow you to reach your full potential at work, as well as enjoy the work/life balance many aspire to.

To find out more about us and if we’re right for you, please visit our website.
 
Equal Opportunities

Inclusion & Diversity really matters to us. It's not just about numbers or visible differences. 
HMGCC are committed to providing equal opportunities and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities or who are neurodiverse.

We’re not looking for any one type of person. We’re looking for talent from all different backgrounds to join our organisation, where we genuinely respect and value each other's differences, as well as our similarities. It makes us even better at what we do. 

We are proud to offer candidates the opportunity to apply through the Offer Of Interview Scheme. The scheme ensures eligible candidates are selected for an interview as long as their application meets the minimum criteria for the role. To find out more and how you can apply under this scheme, please see the https://hmgcc.gov.uk/about-us/inclusion-diversity/inclusion and diversity information on our website.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

Discover more by visiting our website.  

Our Recruitment Team will process your application once the role has closed and everyone will get a response.

Please note dependent on the recruitment requirements, we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date.  

*if you are relocating to the area then we can discuss the possibility of a relocation package 

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.