Cloud Engineers (DV Security Clearance)

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

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.

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.

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.