CGI

Job Vacancy Cloud Engineer

Belfast

CGI

Women in Tech partner
Published on 10/19/2026

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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

In this role, you will design, build and maintain secure cloud infrastructure supporting critical services and applications. You'll take ownership of cloud engineering activities, automate infrastructure deployment and enhance platform security, reliability and performance. Working alongside experienced engineering and security teams, you'll contribute innovative solutions and continuously improve CGI's secure cloud capabilities.



• 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

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.



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.
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

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