Cyber Engineer (DV Security Clearance)

Position Description:

At CGI we are driving innovation at the forefront of the Space Defence and Intelligence sector delivering secure high-impact solutions that protect critical systems and enable mission success. As a Cyber Engineer within our cyber and protective monitoring capability you will play a key role in modernising complex data platforms advancing automation and strengthening security operations. Working in a collaborative on-site environment in Basingstoke youll contribute to meaningful technically challenging work while being supported to grow your expertise in SIEM technologies and DevOps practices with the opportunity to shape robust scalable solutions that make a tangible difference.

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 will work on site in Basingstoke 5 days a week.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

In this role you will contribute to the evolution of critical cyber and data platforms taking ownership of modernising infrastructure and enhancing the reliability and scalability of security-focused systems. You will work within a DevOps environment to design build and improve data ingestion and processing pipelines ensuring systems are robust automated and aligned to evolving security requirements. Collaborating closely with internal teams and clients you will help deliver solutions that directly support mission-critical outcomes.

You will also play a key role in improving release processes embedding automation and continuous delivery practices while being supported to develop your expertise across SIEM tooling and modern engineering frameworks.

Modernise & Transform data collection processing and storage using distributed systems (Kafka Kubernetes Zookeeper)

Develop & Deliver automated CI/CD pipelines to improve release quality and efficiency

Optimise & Automate existing deployment and release processes

Collaborate & Integrate with stakeholders to align development with security requirements

Support & Enhance SIEM and protective monitoring capabilities

Document & Maintain technical designs installations and support processes

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

You should have a solid foundation in software/cyber engineering or systems development with experience working in Linux and/or Windows environments. A proactive mindset strong communication skills and a willingness to learn in a secure high-assurance environment are essential. Exposure to DevOps practices scripting or security-focused tooling will support your success in this role.

Good working knowledge of RHEL and/or Windows

Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation

Familiarity with scripting (e.g. Bash PowerShell)

Exposure to DevOps CI/CD or automation tooling (e.g. Ansible Azure DevOps)

Awareness of SIEM protective monitoring or cyber security concepts

Understanding of data engineering principles or SQL-based systems (desirable)

Skills:

• Shell Script
• Windows
• Ansible
• Azure DevOps
• BASH
• DevOps
• Kubernetes
• SQL

What you can expect from us:

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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.