DevOps Engineer (Azure)

CGI Group Inc.; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider is looking for an Infrastructure Developer to join their team in Leatherhead. In this hybrid role, you will help modernise legacy applications while supporting secure cloud infrastructure for Defence services. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Microsoft Windows Server design, Active Directory, and Linux systems, alongside strong PowerShell skills. Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Private healthcare

Share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching)

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Microsoft Windows Server architecture is a must.
• Expert knowledge of Active Directory, GPO, WSUS and related services required.
• Administration experience with RedHat or Rocky Linux is essential.
• Administration of Microsoft Hyper-V environments is needed.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and administration skills are needed.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Build and configure infrastructure and services for application migrations.
• Design infrastructure solutions aligned to platform and migration needs.
• Maintain the platform through patching, monitoring and vulnerability remediation.
• Secure systems to meet Defence security and compliance requirements.
• Automate deployment and operational processes.
• Collaborate with application teams to make workloads cloud-ready.

Skills

Microsoft Windows Server architecture

Active Directory

Linux administration

Microsoft Hyper-V

PowerShell scripting

Tools

Ansible

Jenkins

Veeam

Azure Stack Hub

Job description

Overview

At CGI, you'll help deliver a secure, on-premise cloud platform that underpins Defence services. This role supports the modernisation of legacy applications by migrating them onto a robust Azure Stack Hub-based environment. You will contribute to a high-impact programme approaching go-live, shaping resilient infrastructure, strengthening security, and automating delivery within a collaborative environment that values ownership, creativity, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Build and configure infrastructure and services to support application migrations
• Design and support infrastructure solutions aligned to platform and migration needs
• Maintain and secure the platform through patching, monitoring, and vulnerability remediation
• Harden and protect systems to meet Defence security and compliance requirements
• Automate and improve deployment and operational processes where possible
• Collaborate and advise application teams on making workloads cloud-ready

Qualifications

• You should have strong experience with Microsoft Windows Server architecture
• Proven expertise in Active Directory, GPO, WSUS, and related services
• Solid administration experience with RedHat, Rocky, or similar Linux distributions
• Experience administering Microsoft Hyper-V environments
• Strong PowerShell scripting and administration skills
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with wider teams

Desirable experience

• DevOps tooling and practices (e.g. CI/CD pipelines)
• Ansible and/or Jenkins experience
• Veeam backup and recovery solutions
• Azure Stack Hub experience

Life at CGI

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. CGI Partners are collaborators who share in collective success and actively shape the company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value, and you’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities. CGI supports your career growth and offers opportunities to deepen skills and broaden horizons.

CGI has been recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and named a UK Best Employer by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching). We are committed to inclusivity and hold a Gold Award for supporting the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and become part of an open, friendly community of experts. This is a hybrid position but will require frequent attendance at the Leatherhead office. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to obtain it.