Pre-Sales Cloud Architect (DV Security Clearance)
Join CGI as a Pre-Sales Cloud Architect, playing a key role in shaping the future of cloud transformation and higher classification services within the Space, Defence, and Intelligence business unit.
The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit is a true IT Systems Integrator, working on bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems that help clients stay safe and secure. CGI brings innovation to clients 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.
CGI offers a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme. The company is committed to inclusivity, building a diverse community of tech talent, and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in the sector.
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 5 days a week on site near Reading or Chippenham.
Responsibilities:
* Architect and design high-level and detailed private cloud solutions that are secure, scalable, and resilient, driving both bid and delivery phases.
* Partner with sales, capture, and proposal teams to craft winning cloud propositions, develop technical responses, estimate costs, and present strategies in competitive tenders.
* Provide hands-on governance and quality assurance throughout implementation, guiding multidisciplinary teams through the migration of complex legacy systems.
* Work closely with MOD stakeholders to understand requirements, translate them into architectural solutions, and ensure delivery aligns with their long-term cloud roadmap.
* Embed best practices, covering NCSC principles, government standards, and regulatory requirements, into all designs and transition plans.
Required Qualifications:
* Cloud expertise: deep knowledge of private cloud platforms and public clouds (Azure, AWS), IaC (e.g., Terraform), cloud native patterns, and secure system architecture.
* Communication and stakeholder management: exceptional ability to engage senior technical and business stakeholders, distill complex ideas into clear proposals, and advise on value-driven solutions.
* Strategic solutioning: experience assessing legacy environments, defining strategic cloud journeys, and balancing innovation, risk, cost, and compliance.
* Delivery leadership: proven track record of leading cloud migration projects, resolving technical challenges, and maintaining architectural integrity.
* Defence experience: delivering cloud solutions within Defence settings.
* Clearance: already holding or being eligible for HLC clearance (UK National; not dual national).
Desired Competencies:
* Bid expertise: contributing to competitive bids, writing technical responses, designing solutions, cost estimation, and pitching under tight deadlines.
* Senior architecture: experience in Defence cloud delivery, with 3+ years as lead architect for legacy to cloud migrations.
* Certifications: Cloud Architect Expert certification in at least one major platform.
* Government frameworks: familiarity with NCSC Cloud Security Principles, Technology Code of Practice, G Cloud, Digital Service Standards, or similar.
CGI is committed to inclusivity and building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent. The company offers a supportive culture, competitive salary, bonus scheme, and benefits package.
CGI is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The company is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
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