Job description
This is a 10 week ‘in person’ programme taking place from the end of June to the beginning of September 2027.
Location: CISS 2027 will be classroom-based training in Lancashire. Receipted travel cost requests to support your attendance will be refunded for travel to the summer school, and at the end of your time with us. (up to £200)
About us
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 puts the emphasis on teamwork.
The role
GCHQ is providing you with an opportunity to enhance your cyber skills by attending our Cyber Insights Summer School. You’ll have an opportunity to see how your passion for technology could help protect the UK by gaining exposure into how GCHQ uses cutting edge technologies.
During our Summer School, you’ll develop a wide range of skills relating to cyber security – both offensive and defensive. You’ll learn through structured teaching with extensive hands-on practical experience and experimentation, growing and developing your knowledge in Network Fundamentals, Malware Analysis, Pen Testing, Ethical Hacking and Forensics. And you’ll benefit from a unique and exciting opportunity to gain knowledge, understanding and an insight into the work of a world-leading team within GCHQ.
You’ll be part of a close-knit cohort, with access to a comprehensive training and development package that includes:
- Support from world-class cyber experts delivering interactive lectures, workshops, and practical learning through application
- Individual and group real-time exercises in a supportive learning environment
- Organised social activities
- Help to develop your skills in programming and computer networking which will support your STEM degree studies
You’ll benefit from a payment of £300 per week for the duration of the summer school, and free accommodation which we’ll provide while you learn at a Lancashire location. You’ll have your own ensuite room, with shared kitchen facilities. Travel expenses to support your attendance – at the start and end of the summer school only – are available.
About you
You’ll have a basic understanding of a programming language (Python, C, JavaScript, or similar) – for example you may have coded a simple programme in the past. You’ll also be able to tell us about your interest in cyber-focused areas such as online security or networking.
You’ll need to be studying a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) subject, or a joint honours degree that includes a STEM subject, at university, and be graduating between the summers 2028 to 2030.
To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British, you will nonetheless be considered.
Our 10-week summer school will take place from the end of June to the beginning of September 2027. You’ll need to be able to commit to this whole period.
Training and development
At GCHQ we’re proud of our inclusive and supportive working environment. As an organisation that values and nurtures people, we’re committed to helping you succeed. During our 10-week programme, you’ll develop your skills in programming, computer networking, and cyber security, to help support your future career aspirations.
The Cyber Insights Summer School will give you a unique opportunity to gain an insight into our ways of working. You’ll gain skills and experience through coaching and mentoring from our training partners and our world-class Subject Matter Experts. During the summer school, a pastoral care officer is available to support you throughout
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