Openshift Infrastructure Engineer

ENGINEERINGUK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in the UK is looking for a proactive OpenShift Infrastructure Engineer with DV Security Clearance. In this role, you will design and manage enterprise-grade containerized environments leveraging technologies like OpenShift and Kubernetes. Candidates should have hands-on experience with these technologies, automation skills in scripting languages, and a problem-solving mindset. The company offers competitive benefits and is committed to building an inclusive community of tech talent.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Private healthcare

Share scheme

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

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 meet the highest standards.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and improve DevOps capabilities.

Skills

BASH

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Python

Ansible

Job description

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Openshift Infrastructure Engineer (DV Security Clearance)

Job Description Openshift Infrastructure 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 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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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

• BASH
• Kubernetes
• OpenShift
• Python
• Ansible

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