DevOps Engineers (DV Security Clearance)

CGI Group Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in the United Kingdom seeks a DevOps Engineer for its Secure Innovation & Advisory team. This role involves designing and maintaining secure cloud environments while fostering collaboration with clients. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in AWS, automation skills with tools like Ansible, and experience with CI/CD pipelines. The company values innovation, inclusivity, and offers a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including a share scheme and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Private healthcare

Share scheme

Qualifications

• Expertise in cloud technologies, particularly AWS.
• Experience with Agile/DevOps practices.
• Strong automation skills in deploying environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure cloud environments.
• Collaborate with clients to deliver solutions.
• Ensure quality through every step of development.

Skills

AWS

Agile/DevOps Development

Automation with Ansible, Terraform

Linux and Windows OS

Container Technologies

CI/CD Pipelines

Log Collection and Monitoring

Python, Go

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

CGI's Space, Defence, and Intelligence business unit is dedicated to delivering cutting‑edge technical solutions that address the most complex challenges faced by government. Our mission‑critical systems are custom‑built to ensure security, reliability, and innovation, helping our clients protect the nation and its people. We are currently seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our Secure Innovation & Advisory team, working collaboratively with clients to deliver impactful solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud environments through the full development lifecycle, from development to production.
• Be adaptable and pragmatic in the face of unique challenges, with the ability to pivot quickly as requirements and technologies evolve.
• Foster collaboration by maintaining an approachable and professional demeanor when working directly with clients, representing CGI with integrity and enhancing our reputation.
• Ensure quality is built into every step of the solution, focusing on continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Software Development teams to embed DevOps practices and optimize system reliability through monitoring and alerting.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Cloud Technologies: AWS.
• Experience in Agile/DevOps Development practices.
• Strong Automation Skills with technologies such as Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM to provision and manage environments.
• Solid experience with Linux and Windows Operating Systems, including scripting (e.g. PowerShell, Bash).
• Proficiency in Container Technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of setting up and configuring CI/CD Pipelines and tools (e.g. Jenkins, Bitbucket, SonarQube).
• Familiarity with Log Collection Technologies and Monitoring Platforms (e.g. ELK Stack, Splunk).
• Development experience with Python, Go or similar.
• Experience with automated testing within CI/CD pipelines.
• Cloud Experience with Azure, GCP, and AWS.

We don't expect candidates to know everything on the list. Experience across multiple areas is desirable, the ability to learn quickly, and a willingness to contribute across the technology stack as required.

Desired Competencies

• Technologies: AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Openshift, Ansible (IaC), CI/CD Pipelines.
• Databases: MongoDB, Oracle, MySQL.
• Tooling: Eclipse, Jenkins, Atlassian suite, Robot Framework, JMeter, Ansible.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a passion for learning new technologies.

Additional Technical Skills

• Firewalls
• Infrastructure architecture
• IP Networking
• LAN
• WAN

Benefits

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, and 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.

Company Culture

This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with groundbreaking technologies in a dynamic and rewarding environment. At CGI, we are deeply committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering extensive learning opportunities to help you stay at the forefront of an ever‑evolving technology landscape. Our culture values innovation, collaboration, and ownership, making it an ideal environment for self‑motivated individuals to thrive.

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. 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.