Cyber Operations Development Specialist

Salary: £50,000 - 50,000 per year

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in technical intelligence development and law enforcement technology.
• Proven expertise in exploit development, penetration testing, and risk assessment.
• Strong understanding of AI tools and vulnerability testing.
• A valid driving licence is essential for this role.
• Must have 10 years of UK residency.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges in law enforcement technology.
• Collaborative mindset to work effectively with diverse teams and external partners.
• Adaptability to stay ahead of evolving criminal methodologies.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate on nationally coordinated projects to advance Targeted Equipment Interference capabilities and technology, transforming UK policing operations.
• Develop essential technical capabilities for Police Scotland Technical Collections.
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert in areas such as exploit development, penetration testing, risk assessment, AI tools, and vulnerability testing.
• Provide oversight and assurance for capability design, making informed decisions regarding the technology used in operations.
• Communicate and present effectively with police forces and external partner organisations across the country.

Technologies:

• AI
• Support
• Network
• Security

More:

We are recruiting for a Specialist Crime Division role as a Cyber Operations Development Specialist / Lead Operations Development Engineer supporting the Technical Intelligence Development Unit. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on public safety and wellbeing while developing innovative technical capabilities to combat crime. We offer a competitive salary with annual increments, flexible full-time or part-time shift patterns, 28 days of annual leave plus 6 public holidays that increase with service, a local government pension scheme, ongoing training, career progression opportunities, comprehensive wellbeing support, a dynamic work environment, and exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network.

last updated 35 week of 2026