Site Reliability Engineer (DV Security Clearance)

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Our Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit delivers contemporary and innovative technical solutions for government agencies. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission‑critical systems that help keep our clients safe and secure.

Due to the secure nature of the project, please do not apply unless you are a UK National (not dual national or visa holder) and have a valid HLC. The position may be office or home‑based, but onsite attendance in Gloucester is required.

Your Future Duties and Responsibilities

We are looking for a Site Reliability Engineer to join our team for a cloud‑based big data project. This role will focus on supporting and delivering a software implementation, configuring software improvements, maintaining deployment environments, automating manual processes, and supporting changes to live systems when needed.

The Tech Stack Used

• Java, Python, JavaScript (TypeScript), Vue
• Bash, Jenkins, Ansible, Cucumber, NiFi, Go
• AWS, GitLab, ELK stack, Terraform, Grafana, SonarQube, OpenShift, Linux

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in Site Reliability Engineering or a similar DevOps/SRE role supporting cloud‑based applications.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Bash, Python, or Go.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, and Ansible.
• Proficiency in managing infrastructure‑as‑code with tools like Terraform.
• Solid understanding of AWS services and cloud‑native architecture.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in Linux‑based environments.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana, ELK Stack, and SonarQube.
• Familiarity with container orchestration using OpenShift (or Kubernetes).
• Ability to support, maintain, and improve deployment environments, ensuring reliability and scalability.
• Comfortable with live service support and change management in production environments.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, solution‑focused mindset.

Desirable Skills

• Hands‑on experience with Apache NiFi for data flow management.
• Exposure to Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Vue for full‑stack understanding.
• Experience with BDD frameworks like Cucumber.
• Background in supporting or working on big data projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Relevant certifications in AWS, DevOps, or SRE practices are a plus.

Skills

• DevOps
• Nifi
• OpenShift
• Terraform

What You Can Expect From Us

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect, and belonging. You’ll develop innovative solutions, build relationships with teammates and clients, and access global capabilities to scale your ideas and embrace new opportunities.