Overview
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. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client.
CGI is recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the World’s Best Employers by Forbes. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching). We are committed to inclusivity, building a diverse community of tech talent and supporting the Armed Forces. Join us and you’ll 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.
Position
Senior Infrastructure Engineer to deliver cutting-edge 5G/SatComs projects for several high-profile clients, including integrating a 5G private network and SatComs links supplied by major operators. This position will be hybrid, working out of our site in Leatherhead, with occasional travel to Didcot, Oxfordshire.
Your responsibilities
Your future duties and responsibilities include:
* Lead infrastructure team implementing solutions across multiple projects, including integrating many constituent parts.
* Hands-on work such as building VM environments, implementing networking solutions, firewalls and automated scripting.
* Learn new technologies and apply experience to optimise deployed solutions and troubleshoot.
* Engage with customers to understand requirements and iterate to achieve the best solution.
* Lead the team, manage priorities with Programme Leads, monitor outputs and develop staff.
* Creation and maintenance of build and design documents.
* Implementation of infrastructure solutions.
* Test and validation of solutions.
* Researching new Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions and applying them to projects.
Qualifications
Essential:
* VMware/Hyper-V building, setup and deployment of VM environments.
* Linux Administration: build, configure, maintain.
* Automation/scripting (e.g., Ansible).
* Willingness to learn new technologies.
* Networking: strong understanding of UDP/TCP/IP, IPv4, switching, routing, etc.
Desirable:
* Experience designing bespoke infrastructure solutions.
* Understanding of 5G/Telecommunications background.
* Understanding of satellite communications networks.
* Experience with NMS tools such as Zabbix/Grafana.
* Firewalls: Fortinet/PFSense/Juniper – install/configuration/maintenance; understanding of VPNs.
About CGI
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide opportunities to deepen skills and broaden horizons. Join one of the largest IT and business consulting firms in the world.
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Information Technology
* Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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