Cloud Technical Architect

At CGI, we deliver high-impact cloud solutions that enable organisations to transform, scale, and succeed in an evolving digital landscape. As a Cloud Project Technical Architect, you will play a key role in shaping and implementing secure, high-performing environments that drive measurable outcomes for our clients. Working within a culture that values ownership, innovation, and collaboration, you will contribute to complex projects, ensuring seamless delivery across cloud platforms while continuously improving service quality and operational excellence., n this role, you will design, configure, and implement cloud-based solutions that meet client requirements, ensuring delivery is on time, within scope, and aligned to high-quality standards. You will take ownership of technical delivery across Azure environments, working from detailed designs to build, patch, and configure systems while ensuring adherence to security and change control processes. You will also play a key role in enabling continuity by producing clear documentation and supporting effective handovers to operational teams.

You will collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders, contributing ideas to improve delivery efficiency and technical standards while being supported in developing your expertise. Flexibility is key, as you may work across CGI offices, client sites, and remotely, including occasional out-of-hours activities to support critical changes.

Deliver & Configure: Implement cloud environments using Azure services and Infrastructure as Code

Install & Optimise: Perform OS installations, patching, and firmware updates aligned to best practices

Govern & Assure: Adhere to change control, security, and ISO standards

Document & Transition: Produce high-quality documentation and support BAU handovers

Collaborate & Support: Work with onshore and offshore teams to ensure seamless service delivery

To succeed, you will bring strong technical expertise in cloud architecture and Windows Server environments, combined with the ability to follow structured implementation plans and deliver high-quality outcomes. You will be a proactive communicator who can work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team.

Strong experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

Proficiency in Azure DevOps and Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)

In-depth knowledge of Windows Server architecture

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Proven ability to install, patch, and configure enterprise systems

Experience working within ISO9001 and ISO27001 standards

Ability to follow detailed technical designs and implementation plans

Strong written and verbal communication skills

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee.

We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Discover CGI London, England, United Kingdom > 1000 employees IT services We are a global business with 91,500 professionals across hundreds of locations worldwide, providing end-to-end IT and business process services that drive our clients' businesses. In the UK alone, we have around 6,000 member-partners working across 19 towns and cities, doing everything from writing complex code to designing sophisticated software solutions. The work we do powers some of the most ambitious projects that touch the lives of many. Our approach sets us apart, characterised by our proximity model, international presence, expertise, and operational excellence. We organise our operations within metro markets where our clients have concentrated footprints, empowering our local teams to build trusted, in-person relationships. As you build your career here, you'll develop your skills, share your insights, and work side-by-side with colleagues and clients on innovative solutions that address the most complex issues. Our commitment to ownership, flexibility, and being approachable makes us easy to do business with. Join us, and together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action to meet the needs and balance the interests of our clients, shareholders, communities, and each other. Benefits: - Insurance coverage - Medical benefits - Pension plan - Member Assistant Programme - Check4Cancer - Flexible time off - Share Purchase Plan - Member discounts - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Profit Participation Plan - Health and Wellbeing Programme