Infrastructure Engineer (SC Cleared) in Reading

Infrastructure Engineer (SC Cleared) in Reading

Reading Full-Time 45000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
CGI Group Inc.

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Maintain and enhance critical systems, ensuring stability and security.
  • Company: Join CGI, a leader in innovative technology solutions.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, private healthcare, pension plan, and flexible time off.
  • Other info: Collaborative team environment with opportunities for career growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your infrastructure expertise in a secure environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in systems management and ability to resolve technical incidents.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.

At CGI, we help clients solve complex challenges through secure, innovative technology solutions that deliver real‑world impact. As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing critical environments, ensuring system stability, security, and performance. Working within a collaborative and supportive team, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of technical challenges, contribute to meaningful outcomes, and help drive the success of a high‑profile programme. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your infrastructure expertise in a secure environment while developing your skills and making a lasting difference.

In this role, you will support the resolution of a backlog of infrastructure issues, implement system changes and security patches, and respond to incidents across secure environments. You will work within air‑gapped reference and development environments based in Reading, helping to maintain the reliability, security, and operational effectiveness of critical systems. You will take ownership of technical issues from investigation through to resolution, working closely with stakeholders to implement approved changes and maintain accurate documentation. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the stability and continuous improvement of a secure infrastructure estate while working as part of a collaborative and knowledgeable team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Investigate and resolve system incidents and infrastructure problems
  • Implement and deliver approved system changes and security updates
  • Maintain and improve system reliability and operational performance
  • Document and manage change requests and technical activities
  • Support and collaborate with stakeholders across the programme
  • Monitor and respond to infrastructure incidents as they arise
Qualifications
  • Strong systems management and infrastructure support experience
  • Proven ability to investigate and resolve technical incidents and problems
  • Experience implementing system changes and security patches
  • Ability to create and maintain clear technical documentation
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • UK National with current SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain SC Clearance
Desirable Skills
  • Windows system administration
  • VMware vCenter / vSphere
  • Active Directory
  • SCCM
Benefits
  • We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching).
  • 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

Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold a UK Security Clearance or be eligible to obtain one. The role is based at a site, 5 days per week, in Reading, Berkshire.

Infrastructure Engineer (SC Cleared) in Reading employer: CGI Group Inc.

At CGI, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and supportive work culture that empowers our Infrastructure Engineers to tackle complex challenges in a secure environment. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide extensive training opportunities, competitive benefits including private healthcare and a robust pension plan, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on high-profile programmes. Located in Reading, our team thrives on innovation and teamwork, ensuring that every member contributes to the stability and success of our critical systems.

CGI Group Inc.

Contact Details:

CGI Group Inc. Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Infrastructure Engineer (SC Cleared) in Reading

Systems Management
Infrastructure Support
Incident Investigation
Technical Problem Resolution
System Change Implementation
Security Patch Management
Technical Documentation