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 have frequent onsite commitments in Reading and Chippenham. In this role, you will provide specialist architectural leadership across your domain, shaping solutions that support one of the UK's most critical Defence ICT transformation programmes. You will design, develop, and document innovative technical options, ensuring they align with the client's requirements and CGI's disciplined approach to system integration. Your work will have direct influence on the bid's success and the long-term delivery of secure, resilient services. You will work alongside a collaborative team of subject matter experts, contributing your knowledge across areas such as hosting, networks, applications, workplace services, or testing. Through your expertise, you will help expand CGI's Defence footprint, create professional artefacts for major bids, and ensure the solutions we propose are both technically sound and commercially competitive.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead & Innovate: Provide solution options in your specialist domain to shape a winning bid strategy
* Develop & Deliver: Produce professional artefacts suitable for a major MOD programme
* Analyse & Estimate: Provide effort and cost modelling to underpin bid submissions
* Collaborate & Integrate: Work with CGI and partner teams to ensure cohesive system architecture
* Optimise & Improve: Apply experience in Defence and Enterprise Systems to drive innovation and resilience
Qualifications
* Proven experience in Defence ICT or complex Enterprise Systems, with strong skills in architecture and solution design
* Background in producing bid artefacts, technical documentation, or cost models
* Expertise in hosting, networking, workplace services, or application platforms
* Experience in Defence ICT programmes and Enterprise Business Systems
* Strong proficiency in solution architecture and design processes
* Proven ability to contribute professional artefacts for major bids/programmes
Desirable Qualifications
* Familiarity with VMware Cloud Foundation (NSX, vRealize, ARIA)
* Knowledge of Defence networking and firewall environments
* Experience with Workplace Apps (Teams, SharePoint), storage/backup solutions, or application integration/packaging
* Specialist expertise in at least one of: Windows/Server Core Apps (Exchange, Teams, VDI), Network Design/Firewalls, or Cloud Hosting of Enterprise Systems
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and 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.
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