DevOps Engineer

CGI; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Job description

DevOps Engineer

Category: Project Management

Main location: United Kingdom, zINACTIVATE - Surrey, Leatherhead

Position ID: J0125-2304

Employment Type: Full Time

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, mission-critical 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 end-to-end cyber capability.

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 a hybrid position, working out of our site in Leatherhead.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

1. Kubernetes Management: Oversee and manage Kubernetes platforms for both development and production environments.
2. Multi-Platform Deployment: Deploy and support Kubernetes on platforms including RKE2, EKS, Tanzu, and OpenShift.
3. CI/CD Pipeline Automation: Automate and monitor CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, and CloudFormation.
4. Security Leadership: Implement and monitor security best practices to ensure our infrastructure is resilient and secure.
5. Performance Monitoring: Keep a close eye on performance metrics across all nodes and proactively address issues.
6. Team Mentorship: Collaborate with senior technical leads and mentor junior engineers, sharing your expertise in DevOps and Kubernetes.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

1. DevOps Expertise: Proven experience in a DevOps environment with a strong command of Linux and container platforms.
2. Kubernetes Know-How: Deep technical understanding of Kubernetes and experience with various Kubernetes distributions (K8S, K3S, EKS, AKS, RKE2, OpenShift).
3. Infrastructure Savvy: Solid background in infrastructure management, virtualization, and network configuration.
4. Security Focused: Familiarity with security best practices, including working in environments with security air gaps.
5. Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication skills with a flexible, innovative mindset to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Bonus Skills:

1. Proficiency with GitLab and Jenkins.
2. Experience in using Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation to streamline infrastructure automation.

Why CGI Secure Space Systems?

At CGI, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Join our small yet highly skilled team where you can make a significant impact, driving innovation and maintaining a secure, robust infrastructure for our next-generation space systems.

Skills:

• Ansible
• DevOps
• Kubernetes
• Linux
• GitLab

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll 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.