Overview
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Position Description: CGI Cyber Security Team in the UK is one of the largest Cyber consultancies in the UK with around 1700 members. The UK Cyber team works across a variety of domains including Government, Defence, Critical Infrastructure, Healthcare, Utilities, Banking and Financial Services and many more. At CGI you will get the opportunity to work across a number of domains and work in all areas of Cyber Security, allowing you to grow and develop your career. 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). We are committed to inclusivity and supporting a diverse community of tech talent, including the Armed Forces, and hold a Gold Award for the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. You’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts and we’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
An opportunity for a CHECK Team Member or Infrastructure CHECK Team Leader is available at CGI, joining the Cyber Security business unit, one of the largest groups of cyber security specialists in the UK. CGI has a long established reputation in this area, undertaking rigorous testing for a variety of commercial and public sector clients for over 30 years. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance.
Responsibilities
Your future duties and responsibilities:
* You would join our established team of penetration testers with the possibility of progressing to team leader or principal tester positions.
* You would be able to work flexibly, undertaking work at home and at client sites across the UK.
* We offer full 360-degree services to our clients from initial consulting on a range of areas including Risk Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Accreditations (ISO27001, GDPR), GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance), Security Architecture Design and Build (technical and non-technical), Incident Response, Protective Monitoring Services, Penetration Testing and more.
* We take clients through a journey to improve their overall security posture and maturity to ensure they feel reassured in the Security control, measures and systems we have put in place in line with their requirements.
* At CGI, training and development is important; we provide training to keep you up to date with the latest trends and combine that training with your career ambitions to support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role
Essential:
* OSCP / OSCP+ certification
* Willingness to learn
Desirable:
* Previous penetration experience is highly desirable but not essential as training will be provided
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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because you’ll be an owner from day 1 as 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 and embrace new opportunities.
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 opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Information Technology
* Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom
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