At CGI, we are driving innovation at the forefront of the Space, Defence and Intelligence sector, delivering secure, high-impact solutions that protect critical systems and enable mission success. As a Cyber Engineer within our cyber and protective monitoring capability, you will play a key role in modernising complex data platforms, advancing automation, and strengthening security operations. Working in a collaborative, on-site environment in Basingstoke, you’ll contribute to meaningful, technically challenging work while being supported to grow your expertise in SIEM technologies and DevOps practices, with the opportunity to shape robust, scalable solutions that make a tangible difference.
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, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will work on site in Basingstoke 5 days a week.
Your future duties and responsibilities
In this role, you will contribute to the evolution of critical cyber and data platforms, taking ownership of modernising infrastructure and enhancing the reliability and scalability of security-focused systems. You will work within a DevOps environment to design, build and improve data ingestion and processing pipelines, ensuring systems are robust, automated and aligned to evolving security requirements. Collaborating closely with internal teams and clients, you will help deliver solutions that directly support mission-critical outcomes.
You will also play a key role in improving release processes, embedding automation and continuous delivery practices, while being supported to develop your expertise across SIEM tooling and modern engineering frameworks.
- Modernise & Transform data collection, processing and storage using distributed systems (Kafka, Kubernetes, Zookeeper)
- Develop & Deliver automated CI/CD pipelines to improve release quality and efficiency
- Optimise & Automate existing deployment and release processes
- Collaborate & Integrate with stakeholders to align development with security requirements
- Support & Enhance SIEM and protective monitoring capabilities
- Document & Maintain technical designs, installations and support processes
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
You should have a solid foundation in software/cyber engineering or systems development, with experience working in Linux and/or Windows environments. A proactive mindset, strong communication skills and a willingness to learn in a secure, high-assurance environment are essential. Exposure to DevOps practices, scripting, or security-focused tooling will support your success in this role.
- Good working knowledge of RHEL and/or Windows
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation
- Familiarity with scripting (e.g. Bash, PowerShell)
- Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD or automation tooling (e.g. Ansible, Azure DevOps)
- Awareness of SIEM, protective monitoring, or cyber security concepts
- Understanding of data engineering principles or SQL-based systems (desirable)
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.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
