Government Digital & Data

Offre d'emploi Cyber Engineering 12 month Internship - National Crime Agency - EO

Angleterre

Government Digital & Data

Le poste

CDI
Dès que possible
£36k-40k⁄an
Télétravail partiel
Angleterre, Royaume-Uni
Publiée le 02/02/2026

Partager cette offre

 A Data Scientist working within the NCCU will utilise technology to aid investigations, exploiting modern machine learning techniques with the best data science tools to cause real world impact against cyber criminals. They will collate and manipulate large datasets to create analytical products that inform NCA operational delivery and will play a key role in embedding the use of data science across the Agency. Our Data Science team make extensive use of Python; some awareness of AWS would be beneficial too.

 A Cyber Engineer will work in one of the following teams depending on expertise: Cloud Engineering, Cryptocurrency Cell, or Research & Development. You will make a direct contribution to Operations through the use of technology. This will range from the development and deployment of capabilities covered under the Investigatory Powers Act, through to systems to analyse and exploit data at pace. Our Cloud Engineers work predominantly in AWS and Python. For Cryptocurrency, an awareness of Python and/or SQL would be beneficial in addition to cryptocurrency knowledge. For Research & Development, knowledge of different operating systems (mainly Linux) is essential and some knowledge of Python will be useful.

 An Infrastructure Investigator utilises their knowledge and the available tools within the NCCU to analyse and identify criminally controlled infrastructure. Supporting operations through analytical products and the production of technical reports to highlight technical or legislative outcomes. In addition to domain knowledge, some knowledge of Python, AWS, or ElasticSearch would be beneficial too.

The remit of Cyber Engineering is to research and develop tools to further NCCU operational and intelligence work and create bespoke solutions during “Crime in action” scenarios. Cyber Engineering works across the NCA and with a range of partners to develop this niche catalogue of capabilities.
Depending upon your experience – you will work as either a Data Scientist, Cyber Engineer, or Infrastructure Investigator. 

A Data Scientist working within the NCCU will utilise technology to aid investigations, exploiting modern machine learning techniques with the best data science tools to cause real world impact against cyber criminals. They will collate and manipulate large datasets to create analytical products that inform NCA operational delivery and will play a key role in embedding the use of data science across the Agency.

A Cyber Engineer will work in one of the following teams depending on expertise: Software Development, Cryptocurrency Cell, or Research & Development. You will make a direct contribution to Operations through the use of technology. This will range from the development and deployment of capabilities covered under the Investigatory Powers Act, through to systems to analyse and exploit data at pace. 

An Infrastructure Investigator utilises their knowledge and the available tools within the NCCU to analyse and identify criminally controlled infrastructure. Supporting operations through analytical products and the production of technical reports to highlight technical or legislative outcomes

Profil recherché

Skills, Knowledge and ExperienceDescription

Good problem-solving skills - Problem solving skills, e.g. troubleshooting data problems

Confident communicators- Able to provide input and summarisation to technical and non-technical partners

Data analysis- Uses analytical skills, varied sources of information and different methodologies to support decision-making.

Information Management - A good understanding of information management & the handling of sensitive / confidential data.

Cyber awareness - Understanding of the impact of new technologies in creating opportunities for offenders.

science experience - Data science experience making use of machine learning approaches and techniques

Programming - Good programming experience (ideally Python) and the use of machine learning libraries

Keen collaborators - Able to seek new, and maintain existing, internal and external relationships

Environnement de travail

Location

Birmingham, London, Warrington

For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 – March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period.

Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy.

About the jobJob summary

Join the National Cyber Crime Unit (NCCU) and bring your unique skills to lead the UK’s fight against cybercrime!

No previous cyber experience is necessary, but you should be curious to find out more. We want to work with like-minded individuals who are inquisitive and are keen to drive work forward.

We are looking for people from a range of backgrounds and/or degree disciplines to spend a whole year working in the National Cyber Crime Unit (NCCU) in one of our Cyber Engineering teams.

This role would be suited to those looking for a year in industry in their degree, who have just finished their studies, or who are seeking to transition to a role within cyber. 

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome neurodivergent thinkers and offer reasonable adjustments to those who need them. 

Depending upon your experience – you will work as a:

  • Data Scientist;

  • Infrastructure Investigator;

  • Cyber Engineer – Cloud Engineering;

  • Cyber Engineer – Cryptocurrency;

  • Cyber Engineer – Research & Development

Please be advised that the location for all Cyber Engineering roles will be our London office only, except for Cloud Engineering and Data Science, which can be Birmingham, Warrington, or London based.

London, England, United Kingdom
> 1 000 salariés
DSI / Client final
Government Digital and Data is a community of experts leading digital transformation in government, creating more efficient services that have a meaningful impact on people’s lives. Government Digital and Data professionals benefit from cross-government events and learning. From webinars from the world’s leading innovators to digital upskilling sessions.They enhance our professionals’ skills and capabilities, which ultimately enables them to be a part of the world-leading advancements in digital transformation and government innovation.

Postulez à cette offre !

Trouvez votre prochain job parmi +8 000 offres !

  • Fixez vos conditions

    Rémunération, télétravail... Définissez tous les critères importants pour vous.

  • Faites-vous chasser

    Les recruteurs viennent directement chercher leurs futurs talents dans notre CVthèque.

  • 100% gratuit

    Aucune commission prélevée sur votre mission freelance.

Cyber Engineering 12 month Internship - National Crime Agency - EO

Government Digital & Data

Au service des talents IT

Free-Work est une plateforme qui s'adresse à tous les professionnels des métiers de l'informatique.

Ses contenus et son jobboard IT sont mis à disposition 100% gratuitement pour les indépendants et les salariés du secteur.

Free-workers
Ressources
A propos
Espace recruteurs
2026 © Free-Work / AGSI SAS
Suivez-nous