DevOps Engineer

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. CGI's Secure Space Systems division is looking for a proactive and experienced DevOps Engineer to lead Kubernetes deployments across a variety of platforms.

If you are passionate about automation, continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines, and maintaining a secure‑by‑design infrastructure, we want to hear from you. Responsibilities Kubernetes Management: Oversee and manage Kubernetes platforms for both development and production environments. Multi‑Platform Deployment: Deploy and support Kubernetes on platforms including RKE2, EKS, Tanzu, and OpenShift.

CI/CD Pipeline Automation: Automate and monitor CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, and CloudFormation. Security Leadership: Implement and monitor security best practices to ensure our infrastructure is resilient and secure. Performance Monitoring: Keep a close eye on performance metrics across all nodes and proactively address issues.

Team Mentorship: Collaborate with senior technical leads and mentor junior engineers, sharing your expertise in DevOps and Kubernetes. Qualifications Proven experience in a DevOps environment with a strong command of Linux and container platforms. Deep technical understanding of Kubernetes and experience with various Kubernetes distributions (K8s, K3s, EKS, AKS, RKE2, OpenShift).

Solid background in infrastructure management, virtualization, and network configuration. Familiarity with security best practices, including working in environments with security air gaps. Excellent communication skills with a flexible, innovative mindset to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

UK Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain it. Hybrid working arrangement: working out of the Leatherhead site. Bonus Skills Proficiency with GitLab and Jenkins.

Experience using Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation to streamline infrastructure automation. Benefits Competitive salary, pension plan, private healthcare, and a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching). Flexibility to work in a hybrid setting and opportunities for career growth in a cutting‑edge industry. #J-18808-Ljbffr