Job position DevOps Engineer (Security Clearance)
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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 role requires onsite presence in Chippenham.
Candidate profile
You will also participate in an on-call rota, supporting critical systems and ensuring issues are resolved efficiently and effectively. With the backing of experienced colleagues, you will help evolve our protective monitoring capability while maintaining the highest operational standards.
Key responsibilities:
• Administer & Optimise Azure AKS and AWS EKS Kubernetes clusters
• Develop & Maintain Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform
• Automate & Streamline deployments through GitLab CI/CD pipelines
• Monitor & Enhance system performance, scalability and security
• Troubleshoot & resolve complex platform and infrastructure issues
• Support & maintain operational stability through on-call participation
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
You will bring hands-on experience in Linux-based operational environments and practical expertise managing Kubernetes clusters and infrastructure with Terraform. You should be comfortable working with CI/CD pipelines, supporting cloud-based systems in Azure and AWS, and troubleshooting complex technical issues in secure environments.
Essential qualifications and experience:
• Experience working with Linux in an operational environment
• Year of hands-on experience using Terraform for infrastructure automation
• Experience administering Kubernetes (AKS and/or EKS)
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab)
• Working knowledge of Azure and AWS cloud platforms
• Experience with SIEM or large-scale data platforms
• Strong problem-solving and incident triage skills
Desirable:
• Exposure to the Elastic stack
• Scripting experience in Python
• Experience supporting applications and end users
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CKA, RHCSA, Elastic Certified Engineer)
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn
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Working environment
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.
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DevOps Engineer (Security Clearance)
CGI
