DevOps Engineer

Position Description

CGI’s Secure Space Systems division is seeking a proactive and experienced Dev Ops Engineer to lead Kubernetes deployments across a variety of platforms. If you’re passionate about automation, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and maintaining a secure‑by‑design infrastructure, we want to hear from you.

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 Reading.

• Kubernetes Management:
  Oversee and manage Kubernetes platforms for both development and production environments.
• Multi‑Platform Deployment:
  Deploy and support Kubernetes on platforms including RKE2, EKS, Tanzu, and Open Shift.
• CI/CD Pipeline Automation:
  Automate and monitor CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Git Lab CI, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, and Cloud Formation.
• Security Leadership:
  Implement and monitor security best practices to ensure our infrastructure is resilient and secure.
• Performance Monitoring:
  Keep a close eye on performance metrics across all nodes and proactively address issues.
• Team Mentorship:
  Collaborate with senior technical leads and mentor junior engineers, sharing your expertise in Dev Ops and Kubernetes.

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

• Proficiency with Git Lab and Jenkins.
• Experience in using Ansible, Terraform, or Cloud Formation to streamline infrastructure automation.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching), making you a CGI Partner, not just an employee.