ArcSight Data Engineer (DV Security Clearance)

CGI; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in the UK is seeking an ArcSight Data Engineer to modernise data collection and processing infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of RHEL and Windows, alongside experience in Ansible, Azure DevOps, and data engineering. UK Security Clearance is required for this role. Join a company that values ownership, innovation, and teamwork.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Private healthcare

Share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching)

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of data processing and storage infrastructure.
• Experience with creating and maintaining design documentation.
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot ArcSight SIEM toolset.

Responsibilities

• Modernise data collection, processing, and storage infrastructure.
• Automate release processes for improved quality.
• Collaborate with teams to meet security requirements.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of Ansible

Knowledge of Azure DevOps

Good working knowledge of RHEL

Good working knowledge of Windows

Scripting such as Powershell

Scripting such as bash

Awareness of data engineering

Tools

ArcSight SIEM toolset

Kafka

Kubernetes

Zookeeper

Job description

ArcSight Data Engineer (DV Security Clearance)

The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting-edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the "World's Best Employers" by Forbes magazine. 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 position will be working out of our site near Basingstoke.

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Modernising the data collection, data processing, and data storage infrastructure using cutting-edge distributed systems such as Kafka, Kubernetes, Zookeeper.
• Modernising and automating our existing release processes to ensure reproducibility and testability whilst improving the timeliness and quality of releases.
• Knowledge of Ansible and Azure DevOps.
• Liaising with other teams to ensure their requirements are understood and our development efforts ensure they can meet their security requirements.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

• Good working knowledge of RHEL and Windows, with a DevOps mindset to automate releases through CDP.
• Creating and maintaining design, installation and support documentation.
• Awareness of data engineering, either from a SQL or Big Data background.
• Configure, maintain and support ArcSight SIEM toolset:
  • Investigating / resolving issues with ArcSight SIEM toolset.
  • Create, maintain, and troubleshoot filters for SmartConnectors and ESM.
  • Creating supporting bespoke custom (Flex / Regex) Connectors.

Desired Competencies

• RHEL / Windows
• Scripting such as Powershell / bash
• SIEM
• Security
• Agile Project Delivery

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

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.