Cloud Engineer (DV Security Clearance)

CGI; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech solutions provider in London is seeking candidates with cloud platform expertise and strong technical skills for a role requiring UK Security Clearance. The position offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies and a culture focused on innovation and professional development. Ideal candidates should have experience with Google Cloud, AWS, and containerization tools and be motivated self-starters.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Private healthcare

Share scheme

Qualifications

• Experience on Google Cloud Platform, including Google Workspace Admin.
• Experience on AWS.
• Experience with Microsoft Intune administration.
• Experience building Infrastructure as Code templates.
• Software development experience in relevant languages.
• Good understanding of security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Work on leading-edge technologies in a rewarding environment.
• Engage in a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Develop skills through excellent learning opportunities.

Skills

Google Cloud Platform

AWS

Microsoft Intune

Infrastructure as Code

Linux administration

Java

Kotlin

Python

JavaScript

C#/C++

Docker

Kubernetes

Networking

Tools

Terraform

Cloudformation

Deployment Manager

ARM

KVM

Vmware

Job description

Position Description: 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 member 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.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

Your future duties and responsibilities: The role offers fantastic opportunities to work on leading edge and bespoke technologies within an interesting and highly rewarding environment. We are heavily committed to developing our members and provide excellent learning and development opportunities to ensure that your knowledge and skills keep pace with the evolving technology landscape. We engender a culture of innovation, collaboration and ownership; highly motivated self-starters thrive within our organisation.

Required qualifications

• Experience of working on Google Cloud Platform, including Google Workspace Admin (and ideally MDM)
• Experience of working on AWS
• Experience of Microsoft Intune and M administration (e.g. Entra)
• Comfortable building and developing Infrastructure templates with Infrastructure as Code using either: Terraform, Cloudformation, Deployment Manager or ARM
• Linux and Windows administration
• Software development experience – ideally in Java, Kotlin, Python, Apps Script, JavaScript or C#/C++
• Containerisation experience such as Docker, Kubernetes or OpenShift
• Experience of security protocols such as PKI, TLS etc
• Virtualisation experience, KVM/Vmware
• Good understanding of networking
• Demonstrable troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• A passion for learning new technologies and innovation

Desirable qualifications

• Certifications on Amazon Web Services, including Solutions Architect, Developer, Google Cloud or Azure
• Amazon Managed Grafana
• JetBrains TeamCity
• Google Apps Script
• Agile Development