Position Description
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 that help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and deep expertise across space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by end‑to‑end cyber capability. We collaborate with global technology companies, cutting‑edge SMEs and academia to deliver optimal solutions for each client. CGI has been recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare and a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) that makes you a CGI Partner, not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent, and are proud to hold a Gold Award for support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and 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.
You will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position, working out of our site in Leatherhead.
Your future duties and responsibilities
CGI’s Secure Space Systems division is on the hunt for a proactive and experienced DevOps Engineer to lead our Kubernetes deployments across a variety of platforms. If you’re passionate about automation, CI/CD pipelines and maintaining a secure‑by‑design infrastructure, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Do
* Kubernetes Management: oversee and manage Kubernetes platforms for development and production environments.
* Multi‑Platform Deployment: deploy and support Kubernetes on RKE2, EKS, Tanzu and OpenShift.
* CI/CD Pipeline Automation: automate and monitor pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform and CloudFormation.
* Security Leadership: implement and monitor security best practices to keep our infrastructure 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 expertise in DevOps and Kubernetes.
Required Qualifications
* DevOps Expertise: proven experience in a DevOps environment with strong command of Linux and container platforms.
* Kubernetes Know‑How: deep technical understanding of Kubernetes and experience with various distributions (K8S, K3S, EKS, AKS, RKE2, OpenShift).
* Infrastructure Savvy: solid background in infrastructure management, virtualization and network configuration.
* Security Focused: familiarity with security best practices, including working in environments with security air‑gaps.
* Communication & Collaboration: excellent communication skills with a flexible, innovative mindset to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Bonus Skills
* Proficiency with GitLab and Jenkins.
* Experience using Ansible, Terraform or CloudFormation to streamline infrastructure automation.
Why CGI Secure Space Systems?
At CGI, you’ll work on cutting‑edge projects in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. Join our small yet highly skilled team where you can make a significant impact, driving innovation and maintaining a secure, robust infrastructure for next‑generation space systems. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. You’ll be an owner from day one, shaping the company’s strategy and benefiting from global capabilities to scale ideas, embrace new opportunities and deepen your skills.
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