Position Description:
CGI’s Space, Defence, and Intelligence business unit is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technical solutions that address the most complex challenges faced by government. Our mission-critical systems are custom-built to ensure security, reliability, and innovation, helping our clients protect the nation and its people. We are currently seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our Secure Innovation & Advisory team, working collaboratively with clients to deliver impactful solutions.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 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.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with groundbreaking technologies in a dynamic and rewarding environment. At CGI, we are deeply committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering extensive learning opportunities to help you stay at the forefront of an ever-evolving technology landscape. Our culture values innovation, collaboration, and ownership, making it an ideal environment for self-motivated individuals to thrive.
Please note, due to the highly secure nature of the project, this role is open only to UK Nationals who hold or are eligible for High-Level Clearance (HLC). While there is some flexibility for remote or hybrid work, onsite attendance at the specified location(s) will be required for secure system access.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
• Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud environments through the full development lifecycle, from development to production.
• Be adaptable and pragmatic in the face of unique challenges, with the ability to pivot quickly as requirements and technologies evolve.
• Foster collaboration by maintaining an approachable and professional demeanor when working directly with clients, representing CGI with integrity and enhancing our reputation.
• Ensure quality is built into every step of the solution, focusing on continuous improvement.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
• Expertise in Cloud Technologies: AWS.
• Experience in Agile/DevOps Development practices.
• Strong Automation Skills with technologies such as Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM to provision and manage environments.
• Solid experience with Linux and Windows Operating Systems, including scripting (e.g. Powershell, Bash).
• Proficiency in Container Technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of setting up and configuring CI/CD Pipelines and tools (e.g. Jenkins, Bitbucket, SonarQube).
• Familiarity with Log Collection Technologies and Monitoring Platforms (e.g. ELK Stack, Splunk).
Desired Competencies:
• Technologies: AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Openshift, Ansible (IaC), CI/CD Pipelines.
• Databases: MongoDB, Oracle, MySQL.
• Tooling: Eclipse, Jenkins, Atlassian suite, Robot Framework, JMeter, Ansible.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for learning new technologies.
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Skills:
1. Firewalls
2. Infrastructure architecture
3. IP Networking
4. LAN
5. WAN