Cyberspace Communications Specialist

Cyberspace Communications Specialist

As a Cyberspace Communications Specialist you will be responsible for the technology at the heart of the RAF. It will be your job to set up, operate and maintain the technology the RAF relies on to communicate.

Within your role you’ll ensure that the RAF remains at the cutting edge of technological advances, essential for the RAF to be able to communicate effectively and move information around safely and securely. You’ll work as part of a highly trained, and technologically skilled, workforce responsible for a wide variety of tasks:

• Safeguarding our UK‑based IT networks from intrusions
• Coordinating the RAF’s vast array of information
• Establishing overseas networks and equipment for Deployed Commanders and Air Traffic Services

• Be aged 16–47 years old (must attest before your 48th birthday). Applications can be submitted from age 15 years and 9 months.
• Minimum GCSE C/4 (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics. Higher grades will strengthen your application.
• Hold a minimum level 3 qualification in Telecommunications, Information Communications Technology or Cyberspace (or comparable work experience).
• Meet specific nationality and residency criteria. Full details are in the Entry Requirements section.

• £6,000 Golden Hello (available for Regular Cyberspace Communications Specialists, not applicable to Reserves).
• Subsidised food, travel, accommodation and free gym.
• Basic and specialist training, with options to pay for further education.
• Opportunities to deploy overseas up to six months during your career.

If you have skills and experience in Digital, Data and AI fields and you are working at SFIA Level 5, you can specialise as a RAF Digital Reserve.

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