SOC Engineer

CGI Group Inc.; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Medical benefits

Pension plan

Flexible time off

Share Purchase Plan

Health and Wellbeing Programme

Member discounts

Job summary

CGI Group Inc. is seeking a Cyber Security SOC Engineer to maintain and enhance SOC platforms across cloud and on-prem environments. You will own technical challenges, improve resilience and introduce automation that strengthens security operations.

Collaboration with security specialists and distributed teams is key to delivering high-impact projects. Applicants should have hands-on Linux/Windows administration, SIEM experience and scripting skills, plus the ability to document procedures and

Qualifications

• Experience administering Linux systems, Windows environments and security monitoring tooling.
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals including firewalls and basic device configuration.
• Proficient scripting for automation (Bash/PowerShell/Python).
• Awareness of SIEM architectures and SOC operations; ability to troubleshoot incidents.
• Ability to document procedures clearly and maintain technical records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, secure and optimise Linux, Windows and SIEM platforms for SOC services.
• Monitor, investigate and resolve infrastructure issues to ensure security operations stability.
• Apply patches and lifecycle maintenance to reduce vulnerabilities.
• Support log collection, system integrations and threat visibility improvements.
• Develop automation scripts to streamline tasks and improve efficiency.
• Configure network changes and basic Fortinet/firewall adjustments as needed.
• Contribute to SOC infrastructure projects aligned with service requirements.
• Collaborate with analysts and engineers to share knowledge and improve delivery.
• Document operational procedures and configuration records.

Skills

Linux Administration

Windows Administration

Network Fundamentals

Scripting & Automation

SIEM Technologies

Security Operations

Infrastructure Support

Technical Documentation

Problem-Solving

Team Collaboration

Tools

Fortinet

Zabbix

Jira

Ansible

Terraform

Git

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

In this role, you will take ownership of maintaining, securing and optimising the infrastructure that supports CGI's Security Operations Centre services. Working across Linux, Windows and SIEM environments, you will ensure critical security platforms remain reliable, resilient and effective in supporting threat detection and incident response. You will contribute to the successful delivery of SOC projects, resolving technical challenges and implementing improvements that strengthen service performance and operational security.

You will have the opportunity to introduce innovative automation, enhance monitoring capabilities and improve infrastructure management across cloud and on-premises environments. Collaborating with geographically dispersed teams, you will share knowledge, contribute ideas and develop your technical expertise within a supportive community of security professionals committed to continuous improvement and exceptional client outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• - Maintain & Secure: Administer, maintain and optimise Linux, Windows and SIEM platforms to ensure the continued availability and security of SOC services.
• - Monitor & Troubleshoot: Investigate and resolve infrastructure, system and integration issues to maintain reliable security operations.
• - Patch & Protect: Manage system updates, patching and lifecycle maintenance to reduce vulnerabilities and strengthen platform resilience.
• - Integrate & Optimise: Support log collection, system integrations and security monitoring infrastructure to improve threat visibility and detection capabilities.
• - Automate & Innovate: Develop and enhance scripts using Bash, PowerShell, Python or regular expressions to streamline operational tasks and improve efficiency.
• - Configure & Support: Perform routine network configuration and troubleshooting, including basic changes to Fortinet firewalls and switches.
• - Deliver & Improve: Contribute to SOC infrastructure projects, ensuring technical activities are completed successfully and aligned with service requirements.
• - Collaborate & Share: Work closely with security analysts, engineers and infrastructure teams to resolve challenges, share expertise and strengthen service delivery.
• - Document & Govern: Maintain accurate technical documentation, operational procedures and configuration records to support consistency and compliance.

To succeed in this role, you will bring practical experience administering and supporting IT infrastructure, with a strong understanding of Linux, Windows and the technologies that underpin modern security operations. You will be comfortable troubleshooting technical issues, supporting secure environments and using scripting to improve operational efficiency. A proactive mindset, excellent attention to detail and the ability to collaborate across distributed teams will help you deliver reliable services while continuing to develop your technical capabilities.

Essential skills and experience include:

• - Linux Administration: Good working knowledge of Linux systems, with the confidence to perform intermediate-level administration, maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
• - Windows Administration: Practical experience managing Windows environments, including system configuration, updates, patching and issue resolution.
• - Network Fundamentals: Understanding of networking principles, with familiarity with Fortinet firewalls and switches and the ability to perform straightforward configuration changes.
• - Scripting & Automation: Experience using Bash, PowerShell, Python or regular expressions to support administration, troubleshooting and process automation.
• - SIEM Technologies: Awareness of Security Information and Event Management platforms, particularly ArcSight or Microsoft Sentinel.
• - Security Operations: Understanding of SOC environments, security monitoring infrastructure and the importance of reliable log collection and system integrations.
• - Infrastructure Support: Ability to maintain and troubleshoot systems across on-premises and cloud environments.
• - Technical Documentation: Experience producing clear, accurate technical documentation and operational procedures.
• - Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical issues.
• - Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within geographically dispersed teams, share knowledge and support colleagues.

Desirable skills and experience include:

• - Monitoring & Service Management: Familiarity with Zabbix and Jira.
• - Infrastructure Automation: Experience with Ansible, Terraform or similar infrastructure automation tools.
• - DevOps & Version Control: Knowledge of Git, Azure DevOps and automated deployment workflows.
• - Containerisation: Understanding of Docker, Kubernetes or related container technologies.
• - Virtualisation: Experience supporting virtualised infrastructure and associated management technologies.
• - Cloud Technologies: Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and security principles.
• - Security Standards: Awareness of CIS benchmarks, NIST frameworks and NCSC guidance.

At CGI, we help organisations protect their most critical systems by delivering resilient, innovative cyber security solutions that strengthen digital defence and operational confidence. As a Cyber Security SOC Engineer, you'll play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the technology platforms that underpin our Security Operations Centre (SOC) services. Working across cloud and on-premises environments, you'll take ownership of technical challenges, improve system resilience and introduce automation that strengthens security operations. You'll collaborate with talented cyber security specialists, contribute to high-impact projects and develop your expertise within a supportive community where your ideas are valued and your work makes a meaningful difference.

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.

That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.

Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Discover CGI

London, England, United Kingdom

>> 1000 employees

IT services

We are a global business with 91,500 professionals across hundreds of locations worldwide, providing end-to-end IT and business process services that drive our clients’ businesses. In the UK alone, we have around 6,000 member-partners working across 19 towns and cities, doing everything from writing complex code to designing sophisticated software solutions. The work we do powers some of the most ambitious projects that touch the lives of many. Our approach sets us apart, characterised by our proximity model, international presence, expertise, and operational excellence. We organise our operations within metro markets where our clients have concentrated footprints, empowering our local teams to build trusted, in-person relationships. As you build your career here, you’ll develop your skills, share your insights, and work side‑by‑side with colleagues and clients on innovative solutions that address the most complex issues. Our commitment to ownership, flexibility, and being approachable makes us easy to do business with. Join us, and together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action to meet the needs and balance the interests of our clients, shareholders, communities, and each other.

Benefits:

• - Insurance coverage
• - Medical benefits
• - Pension plan
• - Member Assistant Programme
• - Check4Cancer
• - Flexible time off
• - Share Purchase Plan
• - Member discounts
• - Dental benefits
• - Vision benefits
• - Profit Participation Plan
• - Health and Wellbeing Programme

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. 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 UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

Location: Bridgend, Wales or Reading, England

Working Pattern: Hybrid - minimum two days per week in the office

Security Clearance: Current UK Security Check (SC) clearance required

Nationality Requirement: UK nationals only, due to programme security restrictions

Travel: Occasional travel to Waterton and Newport data centres and other CGI offices as required