Pre-Sales Cloud Architect (DV Security Clearance)
Pre-Sales Cloud Architect (DV Security Clearance)
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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 missioncritical 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 endtoend cyber capability. We work collaboratively 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 2024 and has been named one of the Worlds Best Employers by Forbes magazine. 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 youll be part of an open friendly community of experts. Well 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 will be 5 days a week on site near Reading or Chippenham.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
Join us as part of CGIs Secure Business Services growth strategy! Were building a brand new cloud focused capability within Space Defence & Intelligence to support high profile bids and lead architecture for delivery projects across Defence. As a Senior Cloud Architect youll be instrumental in shaping the future of cloud transformation and higher classification services.
What Youll Do
Architect & Design: Create high level and detailed private cloud solutions that are secure scalable and resilient driving both bid and delivery phases.
Bid Development: Partner with sales capture and proposal teams to craft winning cloud propositions develop technical responses estimate costs and present strategies in competitive tenders.
Technical Leadership: Provide hands on governance and quality assurance throughout implementation guiding multidisciplinary teams through migration of complex legacy systems.
Client Collaboration: Work closely with MOD stakeholders to understand requirements translate them into architectural solutions and ensure delivery aligns with their long term cloud roadmap.
Security & Compliance: Embed best practicescovering NCSC principles government standards and regulatory requirementsinto all designs and transition plans.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
Cloud Expertise: Deep knowledge of private cloud platforms and public clouds (Azure AWS) IaC (e.g. Terraform) cloud native patterns and secure system architecture.
Communication & Stakeholder Management: Exceptional ability to engage senior technical and business stakeholders distil complex ideas into clear proposals and advise on value driven solutions.
Strategic Solutioning: Experience assessing legacy environments defining strategic cloud journeys and balancing innovation risk cost and compliance.
Delivery Leadership: Proven track record of leading cloud migration projectsresolving technical challenges and maintaining architectural integrity.
Defence Experience: Delivering cloud solutions within Defence settings.
Clearance: Already holdor be eligible forHLC clearance (UK National; not dual national).
Desired Competencies
Bid Expertise: Contributing to competitive bids: writing technical responses designing solutions cost estimation and pitching under tight deadlines.
Senior Architecture: Experience in Defence cloud delivery with 3 years as lead architect for legacy to cloud migrations.
Certifications: Cloud Architect Expert certification in at least one major platform.
Government Frameworks: Familiarity with NCSC Cloud Security Principles Technology Code of Practice G Cloud Digital Service Standards or similar.
Why CGI
Shape the UKs Defence cloud transformation strategy
Work on high classification mission critical programmes
Collaborative multidisciplinary environment with clear career progression
Competitive salary bonus scheme and benefits package
Supportive culture committed to learning diversity and innovation
Skills:
- Defense
- Defense
What you can expect from us:
Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll 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. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. Youll 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.
Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and wellbeing and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Employment Type
Full-Time
