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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Infrastructure Engineer (DV Security Clearance) - **Company:** CGI Group Inc. - **Location:** Chippenham, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Linux, Windows Servers, Network Planning and Design, Multi-Cloud, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Vmware - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2909117598-2 ## About the Role You will bring strong experience in enterprise infrastructure engineering within defence or secure environments, with a focus on virtualisation, cloud technologies and secure system design. A solid understanding of infrastructure lifecycle management, combined with hands-on technical expertise, will enable you to contribute effectively to complex, high-impact programmes. * Proven experience working in Defence or secure environments * Strong knowledge of enterprise infrastructure (compute, storage, networking) * Hands-on experience with VMware technologies (including Cloud Foundation, VxRail) * Experience designing or supporting cross-domain solutions * Understanding of infrastructure lifecycle management and best practices * Experience implementing and managing SSO solutions * Experience with Kubernetes platforms, ideally VKS * Familiarity with security standards, processes and policies in Defence (desirable) * Exposure to automation tools and Infrastructure as Code (desirable) * Knowledge of hybrid or multi-cloud environments (desirable) * Strong Linux and/or Windows Server administration skills (desirable) Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. ## Description 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 position will be based in the CGI Chippenham office 5 days a week. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will design, build and manage secure, high-performing infrastructure environments that support critical defence and intelligence operations. You will take ownership of delivering robust platforms across virtualised, cloud and software-defined environments, contributing to solution design and influencing key technical decisions. Working closely with architecture, security and delivery teams, you will help shape resilient systems while continuously identifying opportunities to optimise, modernise and automate infrastructure services. You will play a key role in ensuring systems are reliable, scalable and aligned with strict security requirements, while also supporting complex troubleshooting and ongoing improvements. Your contributions will directly impact programme success, enabling innovative solutions in highly secure environments while being supported by a collaborative and forward-thinking team. * Build & Configure: Develop enterprise infrastructure environments across virtualised and cloud platforms * Deploy & Optimise: Implement and enhance VMware, VxRail and NSX-based solutions * Operate & Maintain: Manage day-to-day infrastructure operations, ensuring performance and availability * Architect & Secure: Design network and cross-domain solutions aligned to security standards * Support & Resolve: Provide 2nd/3rd line support and resolve complex infrastructure issues * Collaborate & Deliver: Work with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, timely solutions * Automate & Improve: Identify optimisation opportunities and contribute to automation initiatives ## Related Videos - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [Instant KAI Sandboxes with vCluster: Multi-Tenant, Multi-Scheduler GPU Sharing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100333-instant-kai-sandboxes-with-vcluster-multi-tenant-multi-scheduler-gpu-sharing) ## Related Articles - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025)