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Location: Belfast | Onsite: 5 days per week | Security Clearance: Required or eligible
At CGI, we design and deliver secure, scalable cloud platforms that support critical programmes across Space, Defence and Intelligence. As a Cloud Engineer, you’ll help build, automate and optimise resilient cloud infrastructure using technologies including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Kubernetes and Linux. You’ll take ownership of technical challenges, develop innovative cloud solutions and collaborate with experienced teams to deliver secure, high-performing environments. Working on a critical programme in Belfast, you’ll make a tangible impact while developing your cloud engineering expertise within a supportive, collaborative environment that encourages creativity and career growth.
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 five days per week onsite in Belfast.
Candidate profile
• Design & Deliver: Build, configure and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure, including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Automate & Innovate: Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and scripting tools to streamline cloud deployments.
• Secure & Optimise: Implement cloud security controls, manage networking and access permissions, and optimise infrastructure performance.
• Deploy & Maintain: Support Linux environments and containerised workloads using Kubernetes, ensuring platform resilience and availability.
• Collaborate & Improve: Work with engineering and security teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance automation and continuously improve cloud services.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
You should have practical experience in cloud engineering, with a strong understanding of secure cloud infrastructure, automation and platform operations. You'll bring a proactive approach to problem-solving, enjoy working collaboratively and be motivated to develop your expertise in modern cloud technologies.
• Cloud Engineering & OCI: Experience deploying and managing cloud infrastructure, with knowledge or exposure to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Infrastructure as Code: Experience with Terraform and automation or scripting tools such as Bash or Python.
• Linux & Kubernetes: Strong Linux administration skills and experience supporting containerised environments using Kubernetes.
• Cloud Networking & Security: Understanding of cloud networking, IAM, firewalls, encryption and secure infrastructure practices.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Experience diagnosing infrastructure issues, monitoring cloud environments and improving platform reliability.
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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.
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.
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