Position Description:
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 the breadth of 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.
We are looking for DevOps Engineers who are passionate about and comfortable working with a wide range of technologies to deliver solutions that help to keep our country safe. Taking responsibility to Design, implement (development through to production) and maintain operations of secure cloud environments using either AWS or Microsoft Azur.
Working in a hybrid working environment from our CGI offices or on a customer site, we help our clients with some of their most complex IT challenges. Our engineers have the opportunity to construct some of the most unique and exciting software solutions within the industry. You can expect be involved in all stages of the project and system life-cycles.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
• Design, implement and maintain operations of secure cloud environments (development through to production).
• A positive attitude: There are unique challenges to our work. The requirements, the technologies and the problems we are solving can change at short notice. We need people who are pragmatic, who can adapt as situations evolve, who enjoy new experiences and always want to learn new things.
• An approachable personality: An open, collaborative and professional demeanour is essential. Many of our roles involve working directly with our clients. We need people we can trust to present themselves well. People who represent and enhance the reputation of CGI.
• Build quality into the solution at every step with a focus for continually improving.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
• Cloud - AWS.
• Agile / DevOps Development.
• Automation skills (e.g. Infrastructure as Code), to provision and manage environments using technologies such as Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation or ARM.
• Linux and Windows OS experience, including scripting (e.g. Powershell and Bash).
• Container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Setting up and configuring CI / CD pipelines and tools (e.g. Jenkins, Bitbucket, SonarQube).
• Log collection technologies and monitoring platforms (e.g. ELK Stack or Splunk).
Desired Competencies:
• Technologies: AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Openshift, Ansible (IaC), CI CD Pipelines.
• Databases: MongoDB, Oracle, MySQL.
• Tooling: Eclipse, Jenkins, Atlassian suite, Robot Framework, JMeter, Ansible.
• Problem Solving.
Working Location: whilst some work can be undertaken remotely, candidates must be able to work from offices in Gloucester, Manchester &/or (central) London to undertake this role.
All successful applicants must hold, or be eligible & willing to obtain, UK SC clearance with the view to progressing to higher level clearance if required.
Please note; in some instances we will expect to see the recruitment process lengthened, with interviewing and hiring taking place at a later date. Please be assured that if you apply for this role, your interest will be registered and we will be in touch soon to discuss your application further.
We celebrate and reward our colleagues through a variety of methods, and we promote the health and well-being of our members through a range of programs and activities. We are also committed to ensuring a safe work environment through the prevention of harmful workplace incidents including physical harm, harassment and violence.
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.
Skills:
1. Container Technology
2. Linux
3. Splunk
4. Terraform