At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver secure infrastructure solutions for cutting-edge defence technology.
- Company: Join CGI, a leader in innovative defence technology.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, medical benefits, flexible time off, and a share purchase plan.
- Other info: Hybrid role with excellent career growth and the chance to work on mission-critical projects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national security while working with advanced technologies.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in Wintel infrastructure engineering and strong PowerShell skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
CGI is helping shape the future of secure defence technology through the delivery of innovative, mission‑critical infrastructure solutions. As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the deployment of a new on‑premises cloud platform for the Ministry of Defence. You will support the design, build, configuration, and testing of critical infrastructure components, ensuring they meet operational and security requirements while collaborating with architects, project teams, clients and technology partners to develop and implement solutions aligned to business and technical objectives.
Responsibilities
- Design & Deliver secure on‑premises infrastructure solutions
- Build & Configure servers, desktops, virtualisation platforms, and supporting services
- Test & Validate infrastructure components against operational requirements
- Harden & Secure environments to meet stringent security standards
- Administer & Optimise Microsoft‑based infrastructure technologies
- Collaborate & Advise project teams, architects, vendors, and stakeholders
- Create & Maintain technical documentation, standards, and templates
- Support & Improve production, development, and test environments
- Contribute & Influence infrastructure strategy and technology roadmaps
- Troubleshoot & Resolve complex infrastructure issues
Qualifications
- 10+ years' experience in Wintel infrastructure engineering
- Strong expertise in Active Directory and Group Policy administration
- Proven experience administering Microsoft Hyper‑V environments
- Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills
- Experience implementing and supporting PKI solutions
- Proven ability to design, build, and secure enterprise infrastructure
- Experience working within highly secure or classified environments
- Strong understanding of infrastructure security hardening principles
- Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience with Linux administration
- Azure Stack Hub experience
- Network design and implementation experience
- Previous MOD or wider Defence sector experience
- Understanding of hybrid cloud and on‑premises cloud environments
Benefits
- Insurance coverage
- Medical benefits
- Pension plan
- Member Assistant Programme
- Check4Cancer
- Flexible time off
- Share Purchase Plan
- Member discounts
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Profit Participation Plan
- Health and Wellbeing Programme
Competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) are offered. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. The role is Hybrid.
Infrastructure Engineer (Wintel & Secure Environments) in Leatherhead employer: CGI Group Inc.
CGI is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets security in the defence technology sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, CGI provides comprehensive benefits including competitive salaries, private healthcare, and a robust pension plan, alongside opportunities for professional development in a collaborative culture. The hybrid work model allows for flexibility while contributing to mission-critical projects that have a meaningful impact on national security.
