DevOps Engineer – Xibis Ltd (CGI UK Careers) – Leatherhead, United Kingdom.

Position Description

The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator, building and operating high‑complex, mission‑critical systems. As a DevOps Engineer you will lead Kubernetes deployments, automate CI/CD pipelines, and ensure secure‑by‑design infrastructure across multiple platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage Kubernetes platforms for development and production environments.
• Deploy and support Kubernetes on RKE2, EKS, Tanzu, and OpenShift.
• Automate and monitor CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, and CloudFormation.
• Implement and monitor security best practices to maintain resilient infrastructure.
• Monitor performance metrics across all nodes and proactively resolve issues.
• Collaborate with senior leads and mentor junior engineers in DevOps and Kubernetes practices.

Required Qualifications

• Proven DevOps experience with strong Linux and container platform skills.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes and experience with K8S, K3S, EKS, AKS, RKE2, and OpenShift.
• Solid background in infrastructure management, virtualization, and network configuration.
• Familiarity with security best practices, including working in secured or air‑gap environments.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Bonus Skills

• Proficiency with GitLab and Jenkins.
• Experience with Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation for infrastructure automation.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary range: $130,000 – $180,000 (USD).
• Employee pension, private healthcare, and share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching).
• Hybrid role – working out of the Leatherhead site.
• UK Security Clearance required or eligibility to obtain clearance.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture, with a Gold Award for support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.

Location & Employment Type

• Location: Leatherhead, United Kingdom.
• Employment Type: Full‑time.

How to Apply

To apply, sign in to https://www.cgigroup.com/careers and submit your application using the DevOps Engineer posting (Position ID: J0725-1617).