Cloud Engineer

Location: Belfast Onsite: 5 days per week Security Clearance: Required or eligible

At CGI we design and deliver secure scalable cloud platforms that support critical programmes across Space Defence and Intelligence. As a Cloud Engineer youll help build automate and optimise resilient cloud infrastructure using technologies including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Kubernetes and Linux. Youll take ownership of technical challenges develop innovative cloud solutions and collaborate with experienced teams to deliver secure high-performing environments. Working on a critical programme in Belfast youll make a tangible impact while developing your cloud engineering expertise within a supportive collaborative environment that encourages creativity and career growth.

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 role requires five days per week onsite in Belfast.

In this role you will design build and maintain secure cloud infrastructure supporting critical services and applications. Youll take ownership of cloud engineering activities automate infrastructure deployment and enhance platform security reliability and performance. Working alongside experienced engineering and security teams youll contribute innovative solutions and continuously improve CGIs secure cloud capabilities.

Design & Deliver: Build configure and maintain secure scalable cloud infrastructure including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

Automate & Innovate: Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and scripting tools to streamline cloud deployments.

Secure & Optimise: Implement cloud security controls manage networking and access permissions and optimise infrastructure performance.

Deploy & Maintain: Support Linux environments and containerised workloads using Kubernetes ensuring platform resilience and availability.

Collaborate & Improve: Work with engineering and security teams to troubleshoot issues enhance automation and continuously improve cloud services.

You should have practical experience in cloud engineering with a strong understanding of secure cloud infrastructure automation and platform operations. Youll bring a proactive approach to problem-solving enjoy working collaboratively and be motivated to develop your expertise in modern cloud technologies.

Cloud Engineering & OCI: Experience deploying and managing cloud infrastructure with knowledge or exposure to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

Infrastructure as Code: Experience with Terraform and automation or scripting tools such as Bash or Python.

Linux & Kubernetes: Strong Linux administration skills and experience supporting containerised environments using Kubernetes.

Cloud Networking & Security: Understanding of cloud networking IAM firewalls encryption and secure infrastructure practices.

Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Experience diagnosing infrastructure issues monitoring cloud environments and improving platform reliability.


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• BASH
• Kubernetes
• Linux
• Python
• Ansible
• Hadoop Ecosystem (Nifi)

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