At CGI, we help clients achieve excellence in complex, mission-critical environments, and our success depends on the strength of our people. As a Storage and Backup Consultant, you will play a central role in delivering robust, secure, and reliable infrastructure solutions that underpin business transformation. Working within our Technical Services, Projects & Consulting team, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end delivery, from implementation through to knowledge transfer, ensuring solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. This role offers the opportunity to bring creativity to problem-solving, develop innovative approaches, and thrive in a collaborative culture that supports your professional growth.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 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 configure and deliver storage and backup solutions that are critical to project success and long-term service stability. You will implement changes, carry out installations, patching, and configuration tasks, ensuring delivery aligns with best practice, agreed designs, and client expectations. By maintaining strong documentation, you will enable seamless handover and support continuity across both onshore and offshore teams.
You will also play a key role in sustaining CGI’s high standards, ensuring that every solution meets our security, compliance, and quality commitments. Whether working independently or in collaboration with senior colleagues, you’ll take ownership of outcomes, contribute to innovation, and build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
Key responsibilities include:
Configure & Deliver: Install, patch, and configure storage and backup solutions across hardware and virtual environments.
Maintain & Secure: Apply OS installs, patching, and firmware updates in line with best practices and CGI standards.
Document & Transfer: Produce accurate documentation and manage knowledge transfer to support teams.
Collaborate & Support: Work alongside colleagues and clients to meet project and small change delivery timescales.
Adhere & Protect: Follow change control procedures and maintain compliance with ISO90001 and ISO27001 standards.
Innovate & Improve: Identify opportunities to enhance processes and contribute to service excellence.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
To be successful, you should bring solid experience in storage and backup delivery, with a deep knowledge of Windows Server architecture and an understanding of Unix/Linux environments. Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to follow detailed implementation plans while working independently or within a team.
Essential qualifications:
In-depth knowledge of Windows Server (legacy to 2019 and current supported versions)
Knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems
Familiarity with Brocade/Cisco FC switch fundamentals
Ability to configure, patch, and deliver storage and backup solutions
Strong documentation and knowledge transfer skills
Proven ability to follow detailed implementation plans and change control procedures
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Full UK driving licence
Desirable experience:
Exposure to hybrid infrastructure environments
Experience supporting secure or regulated industries
Familiarity with ITIL practices
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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to 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.