Overview
Senior Test Consultant (DV Security Clearance)
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 which help our clients keep us all safe and secure.
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. We are committed to inclusivity and hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. You’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts and will be trained and supported to develop your career.
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 be based on sites near Chippenham and Reading 2/3 days a week.
Your future duties and responsibilities
As a Senior Test Manager at CGI, you will play a pivotal role in defining and delivering the Test Strategy and Test Plan for a high-impact migration programme. Working as part of a small, senior team, you will provide the client with clarity and assurance to shape future cloud migration activities. This position offers the opportunity to influence one of the client’s most significant technology transformations by setting robust testing standards from the outset. You will engage directly with stakeholders, collaborate with technical leads, and ensure all testing aligns with long-term strategic goals. Operating within a sensitive defence environment, the role requires HLC clearance, UK Sole Nationality, and site presence near Chippenham and Reading.
Responsibilities
* Define Testing Frameworks: Develop and deliver the overarching Test Strategy and Test Plan, ensuring governance and assurance for migration delivery.
* Assess Migration Readiness: Evaluate existing test materials and processes with SMEs to determine readiness of legacy systems.
* Collaborate with Technical Leaders: Align testing with the migration strategy by working closely with architects, security, and service leads.
* Provide Assurance Guidance: Advise on assurance requirements and how testing should be structured and governed.
* De-risk Future Migrations: Identify opportunities to re-use test artefacts to streamline and support future migration efforts.
Required Qualifications
* Secure Cloud Testing Expertise: Proven ability in testing deployments to secure cloud platforms, including infrastructure-as-code and service integrations.
* Migration Experience: Track record of leading testing for legacy system migrations into cloud environments, ideally in the Defence sector.
* Consultancy Skills: Strong consultancy background with experience in requirements gathering, assurance delivery, and direct client engagement.
* Technical & Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and UK Government frameworks/assurance models.
* Clearance & Stakeholder Engagement: Active HLC clearance and excellent communication skills to influence senior business and technical stakeholders.
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
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 we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves 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, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
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 you with 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.
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