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The class system? In 2017, really? Or do you mean that GCHQ chooses to hire exclusively from the limited pool of Oxbridge graduates and can't change their inter
by peoplewindow 9y ago
The class system? In 2017, really? Or do you mean that GCHQ chooses to hire exclusively from the limited pool of Oxbridge graduates and can't change their internal culture such that they could hire school leavers at 16?
- gaius 9y agoIt’s still part of the civil service at the end of the day. The pool of people who can both cyberattack our enemies and conjugate Latin verbs is a very small one!
- geocar 9y agoI read this in Sir Humphrey’s voice. Thanks for that. You’re not wrong though. I know someone denied an MOD posting because they were Irish and had a chemistry degree.
- walshemj 9y agoI think they meant the principal civil service in general from what I see the intelligence arms are are a bit more open to hiring non standard recruits. BTW the NSA equivalent does hire school leavers and even advertises on the busses locally as I live in spook county (befordshire)
- fsoj 9y agoUnsurprisingly this is complete rubbish. Requirements We’re looking for passionate individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, who are intuitive and curious about technology, computer networks and security, and want to make a real difference to the UK. To apply for these roles, you have, or expect to obtain shortly, a degree in any Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths subject or a Bachelor’s or Masters’ degree incorporating ethical hacking, digital forensics or information security. Alternatively, you have a thorough understanding of networks and protocols, including experience of securing and protecting software and networks. Along with an aptitude for problem-solving, you like to keep up with changing technology, and are able to grasp computing concepts and to apply your knowledge above and beyond academia.