Senior DevOps Engineer - SC Cleared in London

Position Description:At CGI, we’re shaping the future of secure technology, delivering innovative solutions that help government agencies tackle their most complex challenges. As a Lead DevOps Engineer within our Space, Defence and Intelligence business, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering high-performance, secure and scalable systems that make a real difference. You’ll take ownership of technical solutions, lead collaborative teams and explore emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement. Working alongside talented experts, you’ll have the freedom to innovate, influence technical direction and develop your career, supported by a culture that values creativity, knowledge sharing and professional growth.CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.Due to the secure nature of the programme, Is is based on site 5 days a week in central London, you will also need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance to a high level.Your future duties and responsibilities:As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will take ownership of designing, implementing and optimising secure, scalable infrastructure and automated delivery pipelines that support critical government programmes. You'll lead technical initiatives, guide DevOps best practices and help shape innovative solutions using modern cloud, containerisation and automation technologies.Working within a collaborative, forward-thinking team, you'll have the opportunity to influence technical decisions, mentor colleagues and explore new approaches to complex engineering challenges. You'll be encouraged to bring fresh ideas, continuously develop your expertise and deliver solutions that improve performance, reliability and security.Key responsibilities include:Lead & Innovate: Provide technical leadership across DevOps initiatives, mentoring engineers and promoting engineering excellence.Design & Deliver: Architect, build and maintain secure, reliable and scalable infrastructure across cloud environments including AWS, Azure and GCP.Automate & Optimise: Design, implement and enhance CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Git and Bamboo to accelerate software delivery.Containerise & Orchestrate: Develop and manage containerised environments using Docker and Kubernetes to improve deployment efficiency and scalability.Script & Streamline: Create automation solutions using Python, Bash or PowerShell to reduce manual effort and improve operational performance.Secure & Strengthen: Embed security, resilience and reliability into engineering processes and infrastructure.Collaborate & Influence: Work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to translate complex requirements into effective solutions.Document & Share: Produce clear technical designs and documentation, encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.Required qualifications to be successful in this role:To succeed in this role, you'll bring extensive DevOps engineering experience, strong technical leadership and a passion for solving complex challenges. You'll be confident working across modern cloud and automation technologies, combining hands-on expertise with the ability to mentor others and influence technical direction. We value curiosity, creative thinking and a collaborative approach, and welcome applications from experienced engineers who meet most, even if not all, of the criteria.Essential experience and skillsMinimum of 5 years of professional DevOps engineering experience.Proven experience leading DevOps teams and mentoring junior engineers.Strong experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP.Demonstrable expertise designing, building and managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, Bamboo or cloud-native equivalents.Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes and container orchestration.Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash or PowerShell.Experience producing technical designs and engineering documentation.Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.A proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous learning and innovation.Desirable experience:Understanding of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and practices.Knowledge of security protocols and technologies, including PKI and TLS.#LI-RB8Skills:ContainerizationDevOpsDevOps EngineeringPythonWhat 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. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.Your work creates value. You’ll 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.You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll 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. That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.