DevOps Engineer (DV Security Clearance)

ENGINEERINGUK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Space, Defence and Intelligence sector is hiring a DevOps Engineer. This role involves automation of the software development lifecycle with tools like Azure and Terraform, ensuring security clearance compliance. You'll work within an innovative team that values inclusivity and offers competitive benefits. Ideal candidates possess strong skills in CI/CD practices, Docker, and Linux, along with a collaborative spirit to thrive in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Private healthcare

Share scheme

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Azure and Terraform mandatory.
• Experience with CI/CD, Docker and Linux highly desired.
• Willingness to gain higher level security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Automate the software development lifecycle using Azure and Terraform.
• Participate in Kanban/Scrum meetings for planning and estimating work.
• Troubleshoot issues working closely with developers and testers.

Skills

Azure

Terraform

Continuous Integration

Continuous Deployment

Docker

Linux

Amazon Web Services Cloud

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Job Description DevOps Engineer (DV Security Clearance)

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 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 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.

As a DevOps Engineer within the Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit, you will apply your technical expertise to the design, implementation, testing and ongoing support of CGI's tool chain. With strong skills in Terraform and Azure, you will be responsible for the automation of the software development lifecycle.

Your future duties and responsibilities
• Utilise a diverse set of tools such as Azure and Terraform and Jira to automate the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in Kanban and/or Scrum meetings to plan, prioritise and estimate work.
• Work with developers and testers to troubleshoot specific issues, including recreating tests, validation configuration, etc.
• Install, configure and manage both cloud-based and on-premise applications.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
• Azure
• Terraform
• Continuous Integration
• Continuous Deployment
• Docker
• Linux
• Amazon Web Services Cloud

Desired Competencies:
• Kubernetes
• Agile
• Ansible

Security Clearance: Must be a sole UK national - and either hold, or willing to gain higher level clearance.

Any individual without security clearance is welcome to apply and will always be considered for this or wider opportunities in CGI, where appropriate.

Working pattern: due to the secure nature of the work we are operating with a hybrid working policy however due to the secure nature of some projects with this area we would expect our members to be in their local when required. Some travel to other CGI or client sites might also be required (all travel away from your base office is expensed)

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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.

Skills

• Linux
• Terraform

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