Data Engineer (DV Security Clearance)
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Job Location:
Chippenham - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Description:
At CGI youll help protect critical systems by designing and operating data pipelines that enable real-time security insight across complex defence environments. Working on a secure programme youll take ownership of on-premise data ingestion and processing solutions that underpin a SIEM platform built on the Elastic Stack. Youll collaborate closely with security and infrastructure specialists apply creative problem-solving to diverse log sources and continuously improve how data is captured enriched and analysed. Supported by experienced colleagues and trusted to make meaningful technical decisions youll deliver resilient high-impact solutions that directly contribute to national security outcomes.
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 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 requires 5 days on site working in Chippenham.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
In this role you will design build and maintain on-premise data ingestion and processing pipelines that feed a SIEM platform used for real-time security monitoring and analytics. Youll take responsibility for ensuring critical log sources are reliably parsed normalised and enriched enabling high-quality data to support operational and security decision-making. Working alongside security operations and infrastructure teams youll onboard new data sources improve existing pipelines and help shape standards across the platform.
You will also contribute to the long-term robustness and performance of the data platform by documenting designs improving data flows and supporting operational teams through clear runbooks and shared knowledge.
Key responsibilities include:
Design & build Logstash pipelines for ingesting data into Elasticsearch
Develop & manage Apache NiFi flows for routing transformation and enrichment
Parse & transform diverse log formats including JSON CEF Syslog and Avro
Develop & optimise Python scripts for enrichment automation and alerting
Collaborate & support security and IT teams to onboard new log sources
Document & maintain pipeline designs data standards and operational runbooks
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
You will be an experienced data engineer with a strong background in log ingestion data processing and analytics within secure or enterprise environments. You should be comfortable taking ownership of complex data flows communicating clearly with stakeholders and continuously improving how data platforms operate.
Essential qualifications and experience:
3 years experience in data engineering or a related development role
Proven hands-on experience with Elastic SIEM (Elasticsearch Logstash Kibana)
Strong experience working with log formats such as JSON CEF Syslog and Avro
Proficiency in designing and optimising data flows in large-scale environments
Strong Python skills for data processing enrichment and automation
Ability to prioritise work independently and contribute proactively
Willingness to obtain or hold MOD high-level security clearance
Desirable experience:
Experience with Apache NiFi data flow design and management
Knowledge of containerisation tools such as Kubernetes
Experience scaling and tuning Elasticsearch clusters
Familiarity with Windows event logging and syslog collectors
Good understanding of Linux system administration and network protocols
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Skills:
- Kibana
- Kibana
- Kibana
- Kubernetes
- Linux
- Python
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 well-being 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.
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