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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.

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 member 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. CGI's Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit, focuses primarily on the delivery of contemporary and innovative technical solutions for the government agencies most challenging problems. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We are currently looking for an experienced cloud engineers to join our cross-functional team who, in partnership with our clients, will help define, guide and assure the delivery of integrated solutions. The role offers fantastic opportunities to work within an interesting and highly rewarding environment. We are heavily committed to developing our members and provide excellent learning and development opportunities to ensure that your knowledge and skills keep pace with the evolving technology landscape. We engender a culture of innovation, collaboration and ownership; highly motivated self-starters thrive within our organisation. Although we would like candidates to have all the skills we need, we would consider high quality individuals who meet most of the criteria Due to the secure nature of this project, this role requires candidates to either already hold, or be eligible to obtain, a high level of UK Security Clearance. To meet the eligibility criteria for this clearance, applicants must be sole British nationals, have been resident in the UK for the past 10 years, and must not have spent more than 28 consecutive days outside the UK within the last five years. Individuals who do not currently hold clearance are still encouraged to apply and will be considered both for this position and for other suitable opportunities within CGI where appropriate. This role is primarily based on a secure client site and requires attendance on site five days per week due to the sensitive nature of the work and the systems involved. While the position is predominantly site-based, there may be occasional flexibility where business needs and security constraints allow. Any such arrangements would be agreed in advance with the project team.

Cloud Architect Azure Our Client is looking to recruit a Cloud Architect with Azure to work on a new project. Key responsibilities - · Work as advisor/consultant to the customer on end to end journey to Azure. · Assessment of on-premises infra landscape, application rationalization and recommend strategy, roadmap and structured plan for migration to Azure. · Develop complex, end to end, enterprise scale solutions for migration to Azure. · Develop and review technical architecture design and recommend Azure best practices · Customer facing role to lead & participate in architectural discussions and design workshops. · Provide solutions critical issues identified migration to Azure. · Design & develop innovative solutions, optimization solutions and automation solutions for build, engineer, migrate and operate on Azure. Required Experience - · 10-15 years of total experience. · 5+ years of experience in Azure with minimum 3 years as Architect. · Should have exposure/experience building Accelerators, frameworks, and IPs for Cloud. · CI/CD experience is required · Docker, Kubernetes, IAC tools(Terraform/Cloudformation/ARM templates), Configuration Management tools(Chef/Puppet/Ansible) knowledge and experience is required. · Expert in Azure Web Apps, Logic Apps, API Gateway, Application Gateways, VM Scale-sets, DB-PaaS, Azure Service Bus, Event Hubs and Notification Hubs for multi-tenant environments. · Experience on Assessment – Discovery, Dependency Mapping, Wave planning, migration plan · Experience on Mass Migrations with migration processes, factory model & migration toolsets. · Experience on Cloud operations – Monitoring management, governance, compliance, and security. · Proficiency in cloud adoption frameworks. · Good understating on Transformational and Optimization projects related to Cloud. · Advance level Certification [AZ-303 & AZ-304] on Azure is required. · Strong knowledge of Cloud related tools on automation and optimizations. · Excellent communication & presentation skills with considerable exposure in Client facing role. · Ability to establish good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and collaborate to drive a larger technology initiative/program. · Excellent organization skills, attention to details and ability to multi-task The Client is based in Geneva Switzerland – but the role will be remote from anywhere in Europe with meetings in person from time to time. Rate will be dependent on experience. Duration will be 6 to 12 months. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

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. CGI's Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit, focuses primarily on the delivery of contemporary and innovative technical solutions for the government agencies most challenging problems. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We are currently looking for an experienced software engineers to join our cross-functional team who, in partnership with our clients, will help define, guide and assure the delivery of integrated solutions. The role offers fantastic opportunities to work within an interesting and highly rewarding environment. We are heavily committed to developing our members and provide excellent learning and development opportunities to ensure that your knowledge and skills keep pace with the evolving technology landscape. We engender a culture of innovation, collaboration and ownership; highly motivated self-starters thrive within our organisation. Although we would like candidates to have all the skills we need, we would consider high quality individuals who meet most of the criteria. Due to the secure nature of this project, this role requires candidates to either already hold, or be eligible to obtain, a high level of UK Security Clearance. To meet the eligibility criteria for this clearance, applicants must be sole British nationals, have been resident in the UK for the past 10 years, and must not have spent more than 28 consecutive days outside the UK within the last five years. Individuals who do not currently hold clearance are still encouraged to apply and will be considered both for this position and for other suitable opportunities within CGI where appropriate. This role is primarily based on a secure client site and requires attendance on site five days per week due to the sensitive nature of the work and the systems involved. While the position is predominantly site-based, there may be occasional flexibility where business needs and security constraints allow. Any such arrangements would be agreed in advance with the project team.

At CGI, we're shaping the digital future by delivering secure, resilient, and innovative technology solutions that help our clients achieve operational excellence. As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and supporting cloud and on-premise environments that power mission-critical services. Working alongside industry experts, clients, and technology partners, you will help solve complex infrastructure challenges, contribute innovative ideas, and build a rewarding career within a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a real difference. 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. This is your opportunity to be part of something challenging, meaningful, and career-defining. You will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will be based on site operating a shift system 5 days a week.

We are seeking an experienced Security, Identity & Cloud Expert to join a busy IT team within a Higher Education environment on an interim basis. This role will provide hands-on support to the Identity team, assisting with day-to-day operational activities across identity and access management technologies. The successful contractor will help maintain and support core identity services, allowing senior technical specialists to focus on ongoing project delivery and strategic change initiatives. Key Responsibilities Provide operational support for Active Directory (AD) and Microsoft Entra ID environments. Assist with user lifecycle management, including joiners, movers, and leavers processes. Support identity and access management activities, ensuring secure and efficient user access. Troubleshoot and resolve identity-related incidents and service requests. Maintain group memberships, permissions, and access controls. Support administration of cloud-based identity and authentication services. Work closely with the wider Identity and Infrastructure teams to ensure service continuity. Contribute to documentation, process improvements, and knowledge sharing within the team. Assist with security-related tasks and compliance with organisational policies and standards. Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience supporting Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) environments. Good understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles. Experience managing user accounts, security groups, permissions, and authentication services. Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and cloud identity technologies. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Experience working within complex enterprise environments. Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable Experience Previous experience within Higher Education or a large public-sector organisation. Knowledge of Azure services and cloud security best practices. Experience supporting MFA, Conditional Access, and Single Sign-On (SSO). Familiarity with ITIL-based service management environments. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Real, please visit Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

At CGI, we're shaping the future of secure cloud technology, helping clients modernise critical systems and deliver innovative, resilient digital solutions. As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering scalable, secure cloud environments that drive meaningful transformation. You'll take ownership of architectural decisions, bring fresh thinking to complex technical challenges and collaborate with talented teams to turn ambitious ideas into practical solutions. With the freedom to innovate, opportunities to influence cloud strategy and the support of a collaborative community of experts, you'll make a lasting impact while developing your career at CGI. 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.

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 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. CGI are on the lookout for a System Administrator to join our BOREALIS team and help keep secure, business-critical cloud infrastructure performing reliably for our clients. Based on site in Reading, you'll play an important role in monitoring system health, identifying potential issues and providing responsive first-line support within a highly secure environment. You'll have the autonomy to investigate alerts, use monitoring insights to solve problems and contribute to service improvements, while collaborating with experienced technical teams when more complex challenges arise. It's an opportunity to build your expertise across Linux and cloud infrastructure, contribute ideas that strengthen service performance, and develop your career within a supportive CGI community where your contribution has a visible impact. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to be a sole UK National and hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is an office-based position, requiring 5 days per week onsite at our Reading location, and participation in a 24/7 on call rota.

Associate Microsoft Cloud Consultant (FTC) Fixed-Term Contract to March 2027 Remote (1 or 2 days a month in Bristol) £45,000 - £55,000 + Travel Expenses + Enterprise Project Exposure + International Travel Are you an experienced Microsoft Cloud professional with strong MECM and migration experience, looking to join a growing consultancy where you'll work on enterprise Microsoft 365 transformation projects, modern endpoint management solutions, and large-scale tenant migrations while developing your consulting career? This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Microsoft consultancy delivering cloud and modern workplace solutions to enterprise customers. Working alongside Senior Consultants, you'll play a key role in the delivery of Microsoft 365, Azure, endpoint management, and migration projects across a range of customer environments. A key focus of the role will be supporting endpoint management and transformation initiatives, including Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), Microsoft Intune, and device management solutions. You'll also contribute to Microsoft 365 migration projects, leveraging tools such as Quest to support tenant-to-tenant migrations, coexistence, and transition activities. You'll be responsible for implementing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, and documenting solutions while working directly with customers throughout project delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build on their Microsoft Cloud expertise within a consultancy environment and gain exposure to complex enterprise projects. The Role: Deliver Microsoft 365, Azure, MECM, and Intune project activities Support tenant-to-tenant and cloud migration projects using Quest tooling Assist with deployment, testing, cutover, and early-life support activities Troubleshoot technical issues and provide customer-facing support Produce technical documentation and implementation handovers The Person: Hands-on experience delivering Microsoft 365 solutions Strong experience with MECM/SCCM and endpoint management technologies Experience supporting migration projects, ideally using Quest Good working knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Intune Strong customer-facing communication and documentation skills Reference Number: BBBH281304 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Description de la mission Le groupe prépare l'hébergement des applications Oracle Fusion Cloud au sein d'Oracle EU Sovereign Cloud (un environnement Cloud dédié disposant de ses propres régions, identités et équipes opérationnelles dans l'UE). En tant qu'Oracle Sovereign Cloud Architect, vous concevrez l'architecture Cloud sous-jacente (tenancy, identités, réseaux, gestion des clés HSM, paysage des environnements et frontière de sécurité de l'IA) nécessaire pour le cahier des charges de l'appel d'offres d'implémentation. Vous travaillerez en étroite collaboration avec les équipes Sécurité, Infrastructure et Protection des données internes pour leur remettre une architecture opérationnelle et conforme. Responsabilités & Livrables clés Document d'Architecture Cloud : tenancy, identité, réseau, gestion des clés, environnements, résilience et supervision. Registre des services applicatifs disponibles et certifiés dans les régions souveraines UE OCI (analyse d'écarts par rapport au périmètre). Positionnement sur la souveraineté, la résidence des données et les transferts RGPD (UK/UE) par entité juridique, y compris la stratégie de sortie (EU Data Act). Architecture de sécurité alignée sur les normes de l'entreprise et les réglementations sectorielles. Stratégie d'environnement et de release (délais d'approvisionnement, masquage des données). Architecture IA : routage des modèles, délimitation des données pour les agents IA et traçabilité pour la conformité avec l'EU AI Act. Modèle de coûts d'infrastructure Cloud et exigences non-fonctionnelles (NFR) pour le dossier d'appel d'offres.

Cloud Environment & Release ManagerOracle Fusion ERP Programme | Higher Education Our higher education client is seeking an experienced Cloud Environment & Release Manager to take ownership of the Oracle Fusion ERP environment landscape across a major ERP transformation programme. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring Oracle Fusion environments are managed effectively throughout the programme lifecycle, including quarterly Oracle updates, environment refreshes, release planning, testing coordination, and the establishment of sustainable BAU processes. The successful candidate will work closely with programme leadership, technical teams, and external partners to drive a structured and reliable release management function. Key ResponsibilitiesEnvironment & Release ManagementOwn the planning, scheduling, and execution of Oracle Fusion quarterly patching activities across Development, Test, Pre-Production, and Production environments. Coordinate environment refreshes, cloning activities, and release deployments in line with programme and business priorities. Manage release calendars, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder communications. Ensure downtime notifications, change controls, and risk assessments are completed and communicated effectively. Programme CollaborationPartner with the Programme Director, technical leads, and business stakeholders to plan and coordinate all Oracle ERP environment activities. Establish strong working relationships across Service Design & Transition, Testing, Platform Engineering, and wider programme teams. Support the successful transition of Oracle Fusion services from programme delivery into business-as-usual operations. Testing & Quality AssuranceCoordinate regression, integration, and user acceptance testing activities following quarterly Oracle updates. Work with functional teams to ensure appropriate testing coverage and readiness. Manage defect resolution activities alongside Oracle, system integrators, and internal support teams. Maintain regression test packs and release readiness documentation. Governance & ComplianceEnsure all environment and release activities are fully documented, controlled, and auditable. Support access governance, security reviews, and role-based access control (RBAC) processes. Prepare evidence and documentation to support internal and external audit requirements. Vendor & Stakeholder ManagementAct as the primary point of contact for Oracle Support Requests and escalation management. Work closely with system integrators, third-party suppliers, and internal IT teams to resolve environment and release-related issues. Provide regular updates to programme leadership and key stakeholders. Continuous ImprovementDevelop and implement a repeatable release and patch management framework for long-term operational success. Identify opportunities to automate and improve release and environment management processes. Monitor Oracle's product roadmap and support planning for future functionality and platform enhancements. Essential Experience & SkillsProven experience as a Cloud Environment Manager, Release Manager, or Environment & Release Lead within a complex technology programme. Hands-on experience managing Oracle Fusion Cloud environments (or similar enterprise SaaS ERP platforms). Strong understanding of:Quarterly SaaS release cycles and patch management Environment refreshes and cloning activities Release planning and deployment governance Regression and integration testing processes Experience working with integrations and middleware technologies, ideally Boomi. Understanding of security, compliance, audit requirements, and RBAC controls. Strong stakeholder management and vendor engagement skills. Ability to build effective relationships across technical and business teams. Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills. Key DeliverablesA robust Oracle Fusion Environment & Release Management Playbook. Structured quarterly patch and release schedules. Comprehensive testing, communication, and readiness plans. Regression test packs and release governance documentation. Embedded operational processes to support a smooth transition from programme delivery into BAU support. This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in a large-scale Oracle Fusion transformation programme, helping to establish the processes, governance, and operational foundations required for long-term success. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Real, please visit Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Job Title: ICT Cloud Infrastructure and Platforms Specialist Location: South Wales Police Headquarters, Bridgend, Wales Salary: £47,046 - £55,696 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week Closing Date: 03/11/2026, 15:00 Are you looking for your next career step? Do you want to be a part of an Innovative Organisation? About us: South Wales Police is the largest police force in Wales, serving a population of approximately 1.3 million people across an area of 2,117 square miles. We are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and secure, and we rely on cutting-edge technology to support our operations. We have recently invested heavily in our ICT department with exciting new projects and opportunities funded by significant investment. We are going through a period of significant growth and technological change, there has never been a better time to join! The role: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Infrastructure and Platforms Specialist. As a Cloud Infrastructure and Platforms Specialist, you will be responsible for developing cloud infrastructure and platforms, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS) and platforms as a service (PaaS) within the South Wales Police managed cloud tenants. Within the role, you may supervise junior ICT Specialists, and you will play a crucial role in ensuring service availability, security and standards compliance as well as driving process improvements and enhancing system performance. Responsibilities can include: Implement, configure and maintain managed cloud solutions. Design and deploy cloud infrastructure, including compute and platform services. Oversee cloud performance tuning, policy and management. Develop and maintain documentation for cloud processes and procedures Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve system issues. Develop and maintain security protocols for cloud solutions Plan and execute disaster recovery and business continuity procedures. To provide IT specialist advice to business users and IT peers for your specialist technological area Manage Technical Staff within your technical area About you: Essential Requirements: Experience of managing and optimising solutions within major Cloud service providers (Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS) Experience of Enterprise Systems Management Monitoring, especially Azure Monitor Experience of design and installation within an IT Enterprise Systems Infrastructure Experience of working with Server Operating Systems, especially Microsoft Windows Experience of Active Directory Services, such as Group Policy, DNS, DFS Experience of Network architecture, virtual networks, DNS management and Load balancing development. Must be qualified to Degree level standard or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Must be aware of the strategic operational implications of effective IT upon the organisation. Benefits Include: Training and professional development opportunities Local Government Pension Scheme 24 days Annual Leave increasing to 29 days after 5 years employment Flexible working dependant of duties Free on-site parking On site fitness centre and canteen Collaborative and supportive work environment Cycle to work scheme Wellness programmes SWP Diolch Vectis & Blue light Discount Card Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public safety and community well-being Additional Information: As a Force, we are committed to developing the overall structure of equality, diversity and inclusion across South Wales Police: in our workforce and in the services we provide. South Wales Police is an equal opportunities employer and is determined to attract, employ and support a workforce which is representative of the diverse society which it serves. We are committed to achieving a working environment which is free from any form of harassment, intimidation, bullying or victimisation. Applications are welcomed from all under-represented groups and support will be made available for all applicants as and when requested. The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MVSC Vetting. Please note, if you are subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, you appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis Note: Due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by South Wales Police, all applicants will undergo a comprehensive background check as a part of the recruitment process. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Cloud Engineer, Azure Specialist, Cloud Platforms Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Architect, Azure Systems Engineer, Cloud Systems Administrator, DevOps Engineer, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), Cloud Security Specialist, Microsoft 365 Engineer, Cloud Operations Specialist, Hybrid Cloud Engineer, Cloud Platform Engineer, Platform Engineer may also be considered for this role. IndeedH2F

At CGI, our Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit delivers mission-critical systems that help keep the UK safe and secure. As an Infrastructure Test Engineer, you will play a vital role in assuring the performance, resilience, and security of complex infrastructure platforms across cloud and on-premise environments. Working on high-impact programmes, you will help deliver quality-driven outcomes through rigorous testing and automation. You'll take ownership of validation processes, contribute innovative approaches to testing, and collaborate with expert teams in an environment that supports continuous development and meaningful impact. 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 position will be based on site near Gloucester 5 days a week.

At CGI, we empower the next generation of innovators to shape the future of technology and security. As part of #GenerationCGI, you'll join a community of graduates who are turning ambition into action and possibility into progress. As a Technology Engineer - Software, Cloud & Infrastructure Graduate, you'll help design, build, test and support the technology that organisations rely on. Depending on your project, you could be developing software, automating tests, engineering cloud platforms, supporting applications or helping manage secure and reliable infrastructure. You'll be trusted with responsibility from the start, working alongside experienced colleagues on live projects across a range of industries. You'll develop broad technical experience while building deeper expertise in the technologies and areas that best match your strengths and career ambitions.

At CGI, we empower the next generation of innovators to shape the future of technology and security. As part of #GenerationCGI, you'll join a community of graduates who are turning ambition into action and possibility into progress. This opportunity is designed for graduates who have completed their studies and are ready to begin their CGI journey in January 2027. If you're still at university, we'd love you to explore our other graduate opportunities and find the intake that best matches your graduation date. As a Cloud Engineer Graduate in our Space, Defence & Intelligence business unit, you'll help build, operate and improve secure cloud platforms that support services of national importance. You'll work with experienced specialists across cloud, infrastructure, networking and security, developing practical skills while contributing to projects that protect national interests and deliver intelligence solutions that matter. From your first day, you'll be trusted to take responsibility, solve problems and contribute ideas. You'll receive the support and development needed to build your cloud engineering expertise and define the direction of your career.

Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure Architect Location: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid working basis Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum, Depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm Acorn Insurance are looking for a passionate Cloud Infrastructure Architect who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising secure, scalable, and highly available cloud platforms. This role provides technical leadership across cloud strategy, architecture governance, infrastructure modernisation, and operational excellence. The architect partners closely with engineering, security, operations, and business teams to ensure the cloud environment supports organisational goals and meets enterprise standards. Key Role Responsibilities: Develop end-to-end cloud architectures that support enterprise workloads, including compute, storage, networking, identity, and automation. Develop a close working relationship with Head of Platform Engineering (HoPE) to ensure robust design and delivery across our cloud platforms Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud environments. Design hybrid and multi-cloud strategies leveraging platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP. Evaluate new cloud services, tools, and technologies to guide technical direction. Lead the design and implementation of core cloud infrastructure components: virtual networks, identity and access, monitoring, encryption, resilience, and backup strategies. Define infrastructure-as-code (IaC) patterns using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM. Support migration of workloads from on-premise to cloud platforms following best-practice frameworks Ensure cloud designs adhere to security standards, regulatory requirements, and architectural governance. Implement Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, encryption, key management, and secure access control models. Partner with Security Operations and SOC teams to ensure monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities are embedded Develop automation and service optimisation strategies to improve performance, cost efficiency, and availability. Conduct capacity planning, resilience engineering, disaster recovery design, and performance tuning. Act as a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor for cloud strategy and infrastructure initiatives. Mentor engineers and contribute to capability uplift across cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure teams. Communicate technical concepts clearly to executives, project managers, and non-technical stakeholders. About you: Critical Competencies: A strong hands-on technical background with 3+ years across several disciplines; networking, infrastructure, cloud platform and system administration Extensive experience designing and supporting cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS, or GCP Strong understanding of networking (VNETs/VPCs, routing, DNS, load balancing, firewalls). Deep knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and automation tooling. Experience with container platforms (AKS, EKS, GKE, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures. Strong background in identity and access management (Azure AD, IAM, RBAC). Proven experience building scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures. Solid understanding of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps principles Grow with Acorn At Acorn Insurance, we're proud of our Liverpool roots - and even prouder of how far we've come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024. Benefits: A maximum of 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more A Few Things to Know Before You Apply Checks & Clearances All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard. Visa Requirements Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cloud Infrastructure Administrator, IT Architect, Systems Developer, Software Architect may also be considered for this role.