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DevOps Engineer
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 space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime domains, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We collaborate with global technology companies, cutting-edge SMEs, and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching), making you a CGI Partner rather than just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity and building a diverse community of tech talent, and we 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, collaborative community of experts. We’ll support you in developing your skills and shaping your career. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you must hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to undergo clearance. This is a hybrid position based out of our Reading site.
Your future duties and responsibilities
CGI’s Secure Space Systems division is seeking a proactive and experienced DevOps Engineer to lead Kubernetes deployments across multiple platforms. You will play a key role in building and maintaining secure, automated, and highly available infrastructure.
Key responsibilities:
• Manage Kubernetes platforms across development and production environments
• Deploy and support Kubernetes across RKE2, EKS, Tanzu, and OpenShift
• Build, maintain, and automate CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, and CloudFormation
• Implement and enforce security best practices across infrastructure and deployments
• Monitor system performance and proactively resolve issues across nodes and clusters
• Support incident response and production troubleshooting activities
• Collaborate with senior engineers and mentor junior team members
• Contribute to continuous improvement of DevOps processes and platform reliability
• Support infrastructure automation and configuration management practices
• Ensure systems are resilient, secure, and optimised for performance
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
• Strong experience in a DevOps or Platform Engineering role
• Hands-on experience with Linux and containerised environments
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes (K8S, K3S, EKS, AKS, RKE2, OpenShift)
• Experience with infrastructure management, virtualisation, and networking concepts
• Strong background in CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
• Experience using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation
• Understanding of security best practices, including secure or air-gapped environments
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, mission-critical environments
• Experience mentoring or supporting other engineers
hackajob is partnering with CGI to fill this position. Create a profile to be automatically considered for this role—and others that match your experience.