Cyber Threat Intelligence

Contract:
37 hours per week, Full Mobility

Security clearance:
DV (Developed Vetting)

Closing date:
10/11/25

All offers of employment are subject to UK security clearance. To gain this clearance applicants normally need at least five years' UK residency.

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wThe ZigZag Career Pathway is an innovative Defence initiative that offers novel ways of entry into the Armed Forces. It's a pilot programme that opens the door for people from a range of backgrounds to apply their professional skills in meaningful Defence roles

.This opportunity is open to civilians, veterans and reservists. Whether you've never served before or are looking to return, the ZigZag Career Pathway pilot offers you the chance to work in fixed term military roles that are matched to your qualifications and experience

.Successful candidates will be supported with tailored onboarding, the right level of training, and a structured and supported induction into the Armed Forces environment

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Within Defence, the Intelligence Corps (INT CORPS) provides vital intelligence capability, collecting, analysing and delivering information to support the Army and wider Defence. Specialists in languages, analysis and human intelligence, the Int Corps plays a central role in protecting the nation's securit

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oleWe are seeking skilled linguists and language analysts to join the OPTI team within the INT CORPS. You will use your advanced language abilities to support strategic Defence Intelligence operations at the heart of the UK's national security missi

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Key Responsibili**

tiesIn this role, you will be responsible for a range of tasks that apply your language expertise directly to Defence Intelligence operations, includ

• ing:Translate, interpret and analyse foreign language material relevant to Defence intelligence operations, ensuring accuracy, nuance, and contextual understan
• dingContribute linguistic expertise to analysis and mission planning, supporting the broader intelligence effort across Defence and govern
• mentComplete a Defence Intelligence Introduction course (2 weeks) and an Applied Language Training programme (9-12 weeks), with ongoing development support throughout your assign
• mentOperate within a highly classified environment, working closely with partners across government while maintaining the highest levels of discretion and data protec
• tionComplete and pass the Defence Requirements Authority for Culture and Languages (DRACL) Multi-Level Assessment (MLA) or ILR (Interagency Language Roundtable) 3 as appropriate for your language and r

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t YouTo succeed in this position, you should bring the following skills, experience and quali

• ties:Must currently hold or be eligible for DV (Developed Vetting) clearance, and meet additional security require
• mentsStrong capacity to understand complex information, identify patterns, and draw conclusions from linguistic
• dataComfortable working in a classified, operationally sensitive setting, with a strong sense of professionalism and discr
• etionWilling to undertake the 9-day Basic Military Awareness Course and complete any required JNCO (Junior Non-Commissioned Officer) leadership development such as the CLM (Command, Leadership and Management) Course, if applic

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Salary & be**

• nefitsSalary: £47,763 - £52,593 per
• year.Pension: Automatic enrolment in the non-contributory Armed Forces Pension Scheme 2015 (opt out avai
• lable)Leave: 30 days' annual leave plus eight UK bank hol

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Application**

• processAppli
  cation: submit a CV via the SERVE portal. Eligibility checks are completed, and applications are sifted for suita
• bility.Int
  erview: shortlisted candidates are invited to an interview covering technical skills, qualifications and suitability for military service (command, leadership and management exper
• ience).Medical Asse
  ssment: all candidates must pass a medical scr
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  .Offer: successful candidates receive terms and conditions, and a job offer

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Don't meet all the requirements? Get in touch anyway – we are keen to hear from talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. For questions or more information, contact: People-Tx-

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