Technical Graduate Cloud Engineer Belfast January 2027 start date

At CGI we empower the next generation of innovators to shape the future of technology and security. As part of #GenerationCGI youll join a community of graduates who are turning ambition into action and possibility into progress.

This opportunity is designed for graduates who have completed their studies and are ready to begin their CGI journey in January 2027. If youre still at university wed love you to explore our other graduate opportunities and find the intake that best matches your graduation date.

As a Cloud Engineer Graduate in our Space Defence & Intelligence business unit youll help build operate and improve secure cloud platforms that support services of national importance. Youll work with experienced specialists across cloud infrastructure networking and security developing practical skills while contributing to projects that protect national interests and deliver intelligence solutions that matter.

From your first day youll be trusted to take responsibility solve problems and contribute ideas. Youll receive the support and development needed to build your cloud engineering expertise and define the direction of your career.

In this role youll help develop and support secure reliable cloud environments for projects that keep the UK and its global partners secure. Youll combine cloud technology with infrastructure networking and automation skills to help deliver resilient services.

You will:

• Build cloud environments: Help design configure and maintain secure scalable cloud infrastructure for live projects.


• Support systems and platforms: Work with operating systems virtualisation networking and platform services that underpin critical applications.


• Automate technical processes: Use scripting and automation to make the deployment configuration and management of cloud services more efficient and reliable.


• Monitor and troubleshoot: Investigate technical issues support service availability and help improve the performance and resilience of cloud environments.


• Apply security controls: Follow established processes and contribute to the secure configuration and operation of systems handling sensitive information.


• Collaborate across disciplines: Work with cloud engineers software developers infrastructure specialists security teams and client stakeholders to deliver effective solutions.


• Innovate alongside other graduates: Take part in early careers initiatives that go beyond your day-to-day role.

• Secure cloud platforms: Building and supporting cloud environments designed to protect sensitive systems and information.


• Mission-critical infrastructure: Supporting resilient technology services used across defence intelligence and national security.


• Automation and modern delivery: Applying cloud engineering scripting and DevSecOps practices to improve how secure services are delivered.

Were seeking an ambitious graduate who is curious about cloud technology and motivated by the challenge of building secure reliable services. Youll bring a practical approach to problem-solving strong attention to detail and the adaptability needed to work across different technologies and project environments.

Due to the sensitive nature of projects within the Space Defence & Intelligence sector candidates must meet security-clearance requirements. Applicants must typically have 510 years of continuous residency in the UK and be a UK national holding only a UK passport.

• A minimum 2:2 degree in computer science information technology computer engineering engineering mathematics or another relevant STEM subject (some roles may require a 2:1).


• A strong interest in cloud computing infrastructure and technology operations.


• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to approach technical issues methodically.


• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow technical and security processes accurately.


• Clear written and verbal communication skills.


• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a technical team.


• Adaptability and a willingness to learn new technologies and ways of working.


• Availability to begin the role in Belfast in January 2027.

• Cloud computing: Exposure to a public cloud platform such as AWS Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud.


• Networking: An understanding of network concepts protocols connectivity and secure communications.


• Systems administration: Familiarity with configuring maintaining or troubleshooting operating systems and technical services.


• Virtualisation: An understanding of virtual machines containers or virtualised infrastructure.


• Python and automation: Experience using Python or another scripting language to automate technical tasks.


• Security: An awareness of secure configuration access management and the importance of protecting sensitive systems and information.

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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.

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