Position Description:

Challenge yourself and change lives, unlocking complex system solutions as part of a highly motivated and supportive team. Our Infrastructure Architects are trusted to work closely with a wide range of clients on exciting projects with real-world purpose and impact.

The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2023 and has been named one of the ‘World’s 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. 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 systems, this position will require regular attendance to a site near Chippenham.

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

Your future duties and responsibilities:

The Solution Architect will be responsible for end-to-end understanding and creation of hybrid cloud migration solutions to fit in with existing solutions or to accomplish the migrations of new and legacy functionality. As part of that there will be specific focus on assessing the business requirements and determining how the IT system can meet those needs. The Infrastructure Architect will also be responsible for identifying, developing, and improving technical solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Overall leadership for building and integrating the technical elements of the cloud migration roadmap.
- Assessing the systems architecture currently in place and working with technical staff to recommend solutions to deliver against the plan.
- Resolving technical problems as they arise.
- Providing leadership and guidance to the technical team.
- Leading on the research with emerging technology trends including alignment with Hosting Provision Programmes.
- Assessing the business impact of recommended technical choices.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

- Enterprise Architecture
- Solutions Architecture
- Leadership
- Business Strategy
- Previous Cloud Migration experience

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.

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Skills:

• Enterprise Architecture
• Leadership
• Solutions Architecture

What you can expect from us:

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