Azure Cloud Engineer

CGI Group Inc.; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Leatherhead is seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer to support a critical programme for UK Defence. In this hands-on role, you will manage Azure hybrid cloud platforms and ensure compliance with operational standards. Responsibilities include monitoring platform health, deploying configurations, and acting as an escalation point for incidents. Strong hands-on experience with Azure and understanding of on-prem infrastructure are essential. This position also involves on-site work and requires UK Security Clearance.

Benefits

Insurance coverage

Medical benefits

Pension plan

Flexible time off

Member discounts

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Local / Azure Stack HCI.
• Experience managing compute, storage, and networking.
• Ability to work in structured, ITIL-aligned environments.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, operate, and maintain Azure Local / hybrid cloud platforms.
• Monitor platform health, performance, and capacity.
• Deploy and configure Azure Local and Azure hybrid integrations.

Skills

Azure Local / hybrid cloud platforms

On-prem infrastructure understanding

ITIL alignment

Production systems support

Root cause analysis

Job description

CGI's Space, Defence & Intelligence business unit delivers secure, mission‑critical solutions that support national defence. We are seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer to support a highly secure programme for UK Defence. You will work on an established secure project‑ a global electronic medical and dental records system used by the UK Armed Forces worldwide, including deployed and maritime environments. This is a hands‑on role supporting a live, business‑critical service. This position will require some on site work requirements in Leatherhead, as well as holding or going through UK Security Clearance.

Candidate Profile

• Engineer, operate and maintain Azure Local / hybrid cloud platforms
• Manage compute, storage, networking, patching and hardware lifecycle
• Monitor platform health, performance and capacity
• Act as an escalation point for incidents and lead root cause analysis
• Deploy and configure Azure Local and Azure hybrid integrations (Azure Arc, Backup)
• Ensure compliance with security, governance and operational standards
• Strong hands‑on experience with Azure Local / Azure Stack HCI
• Solid understanding of on‑prem infrastructure (servers, storage, networking)
• Experience supporting production systems and resolving complex incidents
• Comfortable working in structured, ITIL‑aligned environments
• Defence or regulated sector experience (desirable)

Benefits

• Insurance coverage
• Medical benefits
• Pension plan
• Member Assistant Programme
• Check4Cancer
• Flexible time off
• Share Purchase Plan
• Member discounts
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Profit Participation Plan
Health and Wellbeing Programme