Cloud Engineers (DV Security Clearance)
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Job description
We are committed to inclusivity and building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent. We proudly hold a Gold Award for our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.
The Space, Defence and Intelligence (SDI) business unit is a true IT Systems Integrator. We design, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems that help keep the UK safe and secure. Our work spans space, defence, intelligence, aerospace, and maritime domains, underpinned by strong cyber capability and close collaboration with global technology partners, SMEs, and academia.
Our roles are only available if you hold a UK Security Clearance and are a sole UK National due to the secure nature of the project. You will either hold a higher level clearance or be willing to obtain it. Any individual without security clearance is welcome to apply and will always be considered for this or wider opportunities in CGI, where appropriate.
We are expanding our cloud engineering capability to support:
Large-scale cloud transformation and migration programmes
The build and operation of secure, multi-cloud platforms
Highly regulated, mission-critical environments
You will join a collaborative, hands-on engineering culture with strong support for learning, certification, and career development.
Your future duties and responsibilities Depending on your background and interests, you will focus on one or more of the following areas:
Cloud Migration & Platform Engineering
Execute lift-and-shift migrations of legacy and enterprise applications into cloud environments
Collaborate with infrastructure, application, security, and operations teams to ensure migration readiness
Identify and resolve technical issues impacting cloud transitions
Support light cloud architecture decisions aligned with best practices and legacy constraints
Document migration approaches, challenges, and lessons learned
Mentor team members developing cloud migration skills
Secure Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering
Build, deploy, and manage secure cloud platforms across AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Azure
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, or Deployment Manager
Administer Linux and Windows systems in cloud and hybrid environments
Design and support containerised platforms using Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift
Work with identity, endpoint, and collaboration services (e.g. M365, Intune, Entra, Google Workspace)
Troubleshoot complex platform, networking, and security issues
Requirements
Strong background in cloud or software engineering
Hands-on experience with AWS (GCP and/or Azure also desirable)
Understanding of networking, security, and hybrid cloud architectures
Experience with virtualisation and/or containerisation
Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Passion for learning and working with emerging technologies
Desirable
Experience with lift-and-shift or cloud migration projects
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, Deployment Manager)
Scripting or automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Software development experience (Java, Kotlin, Python, JavaScript, C#, C++)
Cloud certifications (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Knowledge of PKI, TLS, ITIL, or Agile delivery environments
Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.
Benefits & conditions
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and named one of the World's Best Employers by Forbes. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) - making you a member, not just an employee.
