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

LI-LH 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

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

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.