Position Description:
At CGI, we empower our clients to stay ahead of evolving security challenges while shaping the future of resilient digital operations. As part of our GTO Security Consultancy team, you will play a vital role in delivering trusted security services that protect critical environments and drive client confidence. You’ll take ownership of operational security across complex engagements, ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement, and building trusted client relationships. Guided by CGI’s values of Be an Owner, Be Creative, Be Supported, you will have the opportunity to influence outcomes, share best practice, and be part of a collaborative community making a real impact on how organisations navigate today’s security landscape.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. 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.
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 is a hybrid position.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
In this role, you will be the trusted lead for delivering operational security services, ensuring client environments remain compliant, resilient, and secure. You will take ownership of the Security Management Plan, lead audits, and provide expert guidance across multiple accounts, initially focusing on VW while gaining exposure to a wider client base. Acting as the key point of contact for incidents and security governance, you will help shape processes, ensure best practice, and support ongoing improvements.
You will also build strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike, mentoring junior members of the team and embedding CGI’s culture of collaboration and innovation. Your ability to balance hands-on delivery with strategic oversight will ensure that CGI continues to deliver secure, trusted services to our clients.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead & Innovate: Manage and deliver operational security services across complex client engagements.
Develop & Deliver: Own the Security Management Plan and ensure all compliance obligations are met.
Optimise & Assure: Conduct security audits, resolve non-compliances, and continuously improve security processes.
Advise & Guide: Provide expert advice on security matters and remain current with relevant standards and regulations.
Respond & Resolve: Act as the escalation point for incidents, ensuring issues are managed through to remediation.
Engage & Build: Develop trusted client relationships and actively contribute to security working groups.
Coach & Support: Mentor junior colleagues and foster a culture of ownership and continuous growth.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
To succeed in this role, you will bring extensive experience in operational security services, alongside strong knowledge of industry standards and frameworks. You should be a proactive problem solver who can balance technical expertise with client-facing skills, while mentoring others and driving improvement across security practices.
Essential qualifications and skills:
5+ years of experience in delivering operational security services within IT infrastructure management.
ITIL certified and CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) qualified.
Experience with Tenable and strong understanding of ISO and ISO compliance requirements.
Knowledge of CGI management frameworks or similar governance models.
Proven ability to manage small projects and deliver on time.
Strong client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to work independently, solve complex problems, and mentor junior colleagues.
Skills:
1. Operational Security
2. Process Management
3. Operational Risk Management
4. Security Certification