Openshift Infrastructure Engineer (DV Security Clearance)

CGI; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an OpenShift Infrastructure Engineer in Cheltenham to lead the design, deployment, and management of enterprise-grade containerized environments using technologies like OpenShift and Kubernetes. The ideal candidate will have strong automation skills and a self-starter mindset. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work within a diverse community of tech talent.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Private healthcare

Share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching)

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift, OpenStack, and Kubernetes in production environments.
• Proficiency in infrastructure automation and scripting (e.g., Ansible, Bash, Python).
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native principles.

Responsibilities

• Architecting and implementing high-performance container infrastructure using OpenShift and Kubernetes.
• Automating infrastructure deployment and operations using modern tools and scripting languages.
• Ensuring platform performance, scalability, security, and availability.

Skills

Red Hat OpenShift

OpenStack

Kubernetes

Infrastructure automation

Scripting (Ansible, Bash, Python)

CI/CD pipelines

Problem-solving

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12.08.2025

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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 or be eligible to go through this. This position will be working out of client sites near Cheltenham.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Are you passionate about cutting-edge infrastructure and cloud-native technologies? We’re looking for a proactive and skilled OpenShift Infrastructure Engineer to become a key member of our dynamic and expanding infrastructure team.

In this exciting role, you’ll take the lead in designing, deploying, and managing enterprise-grade containerised environments—leveraging technologies like OpenShift, Kubernetes, and OpenStack. Your expertise will help us build robust, scalable, and secure platforms that power critical applications across our business.


What You’ll Be Doing:

• Architecting and implementing high-performance container infrastructure using OpenShift and Kubernetes.

• Automating infrastructure deployment and operations using modern tools and scripting languages.

• Ensuring platform performance, scalability, security, and availability meet the highest standards.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and improve DevOps capabilities.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift, OpenStack, and Kubernetes in production environments.

• Proficiency in infrastructure automation and scripting (e.g., Ansible, Bash, Python, or similar).

• A strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native principles, and secure platform operations.

• A self-starter mindset with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement.

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to work with forward-thinking professionals on transformative projects that make a real impact. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love building modern infrastructure, we want to hear from you.


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