Cyberspace Communication Specialist

Our Cyberspace Communication Specialists are at the heart of everything we do, nothing starts without them.

Imagine a world without your mobile phone, WiFi or social media. Imagine a world where you can’t trust that someone isn’t reading your personal messages. Our Cyberspace Communication Specialists are responsible for maintaining all the communications networks the RAF rely on every day and defending them from being interrupted or seen by the wrong people.

As a Cyberspace Communication Specialist, you will be trained to use high-tech tools and equipment and will be responsible for establishing and maintaining systems. You will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks, ranging anywhere from safeguarding our UK-based IT networks from intrusions, coordinating the RAF’s vast array of information, all the way to establishing overseas networks and equipment for Deployed Commanders and Air Traffic Services.

Do you want to become part of this highly trained and technologically skilled workforce that ensure that the RAF remains at the cutting edge of technology? Apply for Cyberspace Communication Specialist today and start your Apprenticeship.

Salary:

• Pay during first 6 months - £18,600 + benefits
• Pay until completion of Technical training - £23,400 + benefits
• Pay on completion of Technical training - £27,200 + benefits

Qualifications you need:

• You need a minimum of GCSE Grade 4 (C) or equivalent in English Language, Mathematics and an approved science or tech-based subject (preferable)

Joining age;

• 16-47

Other entry requirements.

• You must be a citizen of the UK or duel UK/ other nationality.
• Whether or not you were born in the United Kingdom, you should have resided there for the 5 years immediately preceding your application. However, candidates with a minimum of 3 years will be considered.

Apprenticeship/Training;

• The RAF is one of the largest providers of diverse apprenticeships in the UK. We offer these apprenticeships for this role:
• Information Communications Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
• The broad purpose of the ICT occupation is to deliver efficient operation and control of the IT and/ or telecommunications infrastructure.