Cloud Engineer

In this role, you will take ownership of cloud infrastructure across multiple platforms, ensuring solutions are secure, reliable, and aligned to client needs. You will design and deploy Infrastructure as Code templates, support hybrid environments, and manage both Linux and Windows systems. Working with containerisation, automation, and virtualisation technologies, you will play a key role in driving forward cloud innovation.

You will collaborate closely with clients and colleagues across multiple sites, contributing to agile delivery teams. You'll troubleshoot complex challenges, apply security best practices, and work with a wide range of tools to ensure mission-critical environments run seamlessly.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design & Deploy: Build secure, scalable cloud solutions across AWS, GCP, and Azure.

• Automate & Optimise: Use Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Deployment Manager, ARM) to deliver consistent deployments.

• Secure & Protect: Apply cloud security practices, protocols (PKI, TLS), and compliance standards.

• Integrate & Innovate: Work with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and virtualisation (VMware, KVM).

• Administer & Support: Manage Linux/Windows environments and M365/Intune administration.

• Collaborate & Deliver: Contribute to agile teams, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure business continuity.

You should bring strong cloud engineering experience across public cloud platforms, with the ability to design, build, and manage secure, scalable environments. A passion for learning, problem-solving, and innovation will be key to your success.

You should have experience in some or all of the below technologies:

• AWS and GCP; Azure desirable

• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation

• Linux and Windows administration

• Software development in one or more languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, C#/C++

• Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)

• Virtualisation tools (VMware, KVM)

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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 position is available in London, Gloucester, and Manchester.

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