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. CGI's Secure Space Systems division is looking for a proactive and experienced DevOps Engineer to lead Kubernetes deployments across a variety of platforms. If you are passionate about automation, continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines, and maintaining a secure‑by‑design infrastructure, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
* Kubernetes Management: Oversee and manage Kubernetes platforms for both development and production environments.
* Multi‑Platform Deployment: Deploy and support Kubernetes on platforms including RKE2, EKS, Tanzu, and OpenShift.
* CI/CD Pipeline Automation: Automate and monitor CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, and CloudFormation.
* Security Leadership: Implement and monitor security best practices to ensure our infrastructure is resilient and secure.
* Performance Monitoring: Keep a close eye on performance metrics across all nodes and proactively address issues.
* Team Mentorship: Collaborate with senior technical leads and mentor junior engineers, sharing your expertise in DevOps and Kubernetes.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in a DevOps environment with a strong command of Linux and container platforms.
* Deep technical understanding of Kubernetes and experience with various Kubernetes distributions (K8s, K3s, EKS, AKS, RKE2, OpenShift).
* Solid background in infrastructure management, virtualization, and network configuration.
* Familiarity with security best practices, including working in environments with security air gaps.
* Excellent communication skills with a flexible, innovative mindset to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
* UK Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain it.
* Hybrid working arrangement: working out of the Leatherhead site.
Bonus Skills
* Proficiency with GitLab and Jenkins.
* Experience using Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation to streamline infrastructure automation.
Benefits
Competitive salary, pension plan, private healthcare, and a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching). Flexibility to work in a hybrid setting and opportunities for career growth in a cutting‑edge industry.
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