The Security Service is hiring for various jobs across the UKThe UK’s domestic counter-intelligence and security agency (aka MI5) is headquartered at Thames Bank in Central London but they recruit for staff nationwide. MI5 specialises in ‘Keeping Our Country Safe’ as per their motto and it specialises in exactly that, which it has done for over a century.
Although the movies hype it up, the reality is not as glamourous as the life of James Bond.
“The men and women of MI5 are ordinary people, who do extraordinary things,” the MI5 website reads.
“They have a very strong ethos of public service, but yet their work often goes unnoticed in the public domain.
“They are intensely committed to keeping the country safe, and they are tirelessly professional and ethical in the way they conduct their work.”
Here are some of the current positions both MI5 and MI6 have advertised online.
MI5 internships – London
Salary: £25,240 per annum which will then be pro-rated over the course of the 11-week programme
Role: ” We offer penultimate year students studying a STEM related degree a unique opportunity to improve their technical and analytical skills through our 11-week paid summer internship.
“Supported by experienced, professional and innovative colleagues in technical teams, you will have the opportunity to work on live projects you won’t find anywhere else and make a direct impact on how we use technology to protect the UK from serious security threats, such as terrorism and espionage.
“We offer roles in 4 technical areas. Combining problem-solving skills with a proficiency for working with technology, you’ll be a confident communicator with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to different audiences. In some areas you’ll need basic coding skills, while in others your logical approach, interest in data flows or knowledge of computer security or computer forensics, will be more important. With basic computer skills, you’ll be comfortable working at a computer for long periods and handling a range of written, numerical, image-based and audio data. ”
MI5 – Software Engineer
Salary: London: £34,366 – £37,152 / Manchester: £31,521 – £34,076
Role: “Technology sits at the heart of everything we do at MI5, enabling us to disrupt serious threats to UK security.
“Engineering is the heart of MI5, developing and maintaining tools and capabilities that support all aspects of our business. We solve problems that you don’t see elsewhere, in a unique context that comes with a satisfaction nobody else can offer you. We’re looking for engineers with fresh skills to build, maintain and enhance a wide variety of software products.
“You will work as part of a team, engineering new and existing products that drive our investigations, analysis and corporate functions.”
MI6 – Intelligence Officer
Location: London
Salary: From £33,800
Role: ” Intelligence is at the heart of what MI6 does. It is the secret information that the British government requires to keep the country safe and prosperous.
“As an intelligence officer your focus will be gathering, delivering and utilising intelligence. These are fascinating and unique roles.
“As your career develops, you will have ample opportunity to broaden your skills and to move into management and operational leadership positions.”
MI6 – Project Manager
Location – London
Salary: £51,779 – £55,563
Role: “Project Management sits at the heart of everything we do here at MI6 – or as we’re more formally called, the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS). It is the enabler for changing the way we work to make us more effective and efficient and to keep us ahead of those who seek to do harm to our country and our citizens, wherever they are in the world.
“Our Project Managers take responsibility for translating business needs into credible, achievable plans, with a focus on incorporating the appropriate standards of performance, reliability and security whilst looking for novel and creative solutions.”
