Cloud Architect (DV Security Clearance)

CGI; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and consulting firm in Chippenham is looking for a skilled professional to join their defence technology team. You will be part of a dynamic group, driving the migration of complex systems to a next-generation cloud platform, with responsibilities in design, technical documentation, and cross-functional engagement. Candidates must possess experience in hybrid cloud solutions and hold valid UK Security Clearance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Private healthcare

Share scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Hybrid Cloud Solutions Architecture.
• Proven skills in Solution Analysis and Design.
• Knowledge of Cloud Migration, both Design and Delivery.

Responsibilities

• Drive complex legacy system migration to next-generation cloud platform.
• Collaborate with cloud architects for comprehensive design solutions.
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Solution Analysis

Solution Design

Job description

Position Description

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 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 the highest level of UK Security Clearance. This position will be working out of client sites near Chippenham and Reading.

Your future duties and responsibilities

Be part of a dynamic, cross-functional team driving the future of defence technology. We're supporting the Ministry of Defence in the ambitious design and planning of a complex legacy system migration to a next-generation, client-owned cloud platform.

You’ll collaborate with two experienced cloud architects to deliver comprehensive design solutions and critical supporting artefacts that will shape the digital infrastructure of tomorrow.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Concept Design & Target State Definition
• High-Level Design (HLD) Creation
• Component-Level Low-Level Design (LLD) Development
• Legacy System Analysis & Gap Assessment
• Migration Strategy & Roadmap Design
• Technical Documentation Support
• Collaborative Cross-Functional Engagement

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

• Hybrid Cloud Solutions Architecture
• Solution Analysis
• Solution Design
• Cloud Migration (Design and / or Delivery)
• Public / Private Cloud Practitioner
• Stakeholder Management

Desirable

• Experience in MOD / Defence Digital environments
• Networking
• Secure by Design Principles
• Service Architecture

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Skills

• Solution Analysis
• Solution Design