Platform Engineer (DV Security Clearance)
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Job order - J0323-0196 - Permanent Full Time Title Platform Engineer (DV Security Clearance) Category Software Development/ Engineering City London, zINACTIVATE - Greater London, United Kingdom Job Description Platform Engineer (DV Security Clearance) Position Description Elevate your potential with CGI, a global technology service provider and premier business consultancy recognized by Forbes Magazine as a top 100 employer. Our mission is rooted in evolution, excelling in intricate challenges. Collaborating directly with our clients, we employ innovative technologies to revolutionize, empower, safeguard, and deliver critical mission systems. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2023 and has been named one of the Worlds Best Employers by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member 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 youll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. We are seeking a professional Platform Engineer to join a small platform team who are maintaining and progressing our client's virtual estate. Your future duties and responsibilities Diagnosing and solutioning problems with the system in live and non-prod Increase the efficiency of system deployments, freeing up more time for development opportunities Automating from-the-ground-up full system deployments using Ansible and other automated deployment tools Assisting the client in their 'Journey to the cloud' understanding Hybrid cloud and migration stratergies Understanding the challenges of legacy workloads and how to 'lift and shift' from older environments to later technology Facilitate the journey from Isolated and zone based networks to Zero Trust Implementation Ensure adherence to secure coding standards and best practices. Provide estimates and review the work of fellow engineers. Assist as part of a team on the design components of systems. Required qualifications to be successful in this role Linux (Red Hat / CentOS)Virtualisation (VMWare)Containerisation (Docker/Docker Compose)Automation (Ansible) Desired Competencies: IP Networking (LAN/WAN)Security (Firewalls/System Hardening)Windows (Active Directory)Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure) Due to the secure nature of the programme/role, you will need to hold the highest level of UK Security Clearance, or be eligible to go through National Security Vetting to obtain this clearance Working pattern: due to the secure nature of the work we are operating with a hybrid working policy. We would expect our members to be in their local office as and when required. Some travel to other CGI or client sites might be required (all travel away from your base office is expensed)#LI-CGISDI Insights you can act on While technology is at the heart of our clients digital transformation, we understand that people are at the heart of business success. When you join CGI, you become a trusted advisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We call our employees members because they are CGI shareholders and owners, and, as owners, we enjoy working and growing together to build a company we are proud of. This has been our Dream since 1976, and it has brought us to where we are todayone of the worlds largest independent providers of IT and business consulting services. At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where everyone belongs, and we collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal opportunity employer, we empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist. Ready to become part of our success story? Join CGIwhere your ideas and actions make a difference. Skills
- Ansible
- Cloud Computing
- Linux
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