MI5, the UK's domestic counter-intelligence and security agency, is advertising a job that involves looking into the future and anticipating security threats that could occur up to and including the year 2030.
For £56,000 a year, the successful employee must figure out what technology and techniques could be used by cyber criminals and rogue foreign states in the future. The information technology researcher will need to possess expert knowledge on how wireless networks are used to wreak havoc on British businesses and governmental departments.
In an advertisement, MI5 bosses say: “The research you will be developing will be future focused, looking out between three and seven years, and based on a research theme area.” According to an article on the Daily Star website, candidates should have an interest in vehicle computer systems to help track and collate information on specified targets.
The advert adds: “MI5 safeguards the UK against threats such as terrorism, espionage, cyber and sabotage. We investigate suspect individuals and organisations in the UK to obtain, collate, analyse and assess secret intelligence relating to these threats.
“You’ll enjoy varied and rewarding work in a supportive and encouraging environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. We oversee activities including academic and industry horizon scanning; strategic technology research to inform organisational priorities; and applied research and prototype development to assist capability development.
"In addition, we build science, technology, engineering, and mathematics capability to enhance operations.”
The job is based in central London and is offered with full-time and part-time opportunities and flexible working hours. To work at MI5, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. The role will require the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting, and MI5 has a strict drugs policy, so you cannot take any recreational drugs and you will need to declare any previous drug use.
For further information, interested personnel should click here.
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