CGI is a leader in mission-critical software systems for the space industry. We work on the major European navigation, communication and earth observation programmes and are specialists in space security and ground control systems. Over 35 years’ experience of the space business coupled with commercial and technical expertise, with a reputation for resilient, innovative, secure and highly cost-effective programmes. Our in-depth space sector knowledge and our contribution to major technical advances ensure that we contribute to many of the world’s most prestigious space programmes, including Cassini-Huygens, Galileo, Copernicus, Inmarsat 4, MSG, MTG, MTSAT, Rosetta, Skynet and XMM-Newton. Our software has supported the missions of more than 200 satellites.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 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 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. 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 nature of the role, it's not always possible to work from home. We ask that any prospective candidates are willing to travel to our Leatherhead office (Surrey) 3-4 days per week so please consider when applying.
All candidates must be eligible to undergo SC clearance should this be required for any projects.
CGI has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Network Engineer to work on a project delivering and supporting mission-critical software.
Key Tasks:
• Creation and maintenance of build and design docs
• Implementation of infrastructure solutions - CGI lab
• Implementation of infrastructure solutions - client site
• Test and validation of solutions
• Researching new solutions and applying them
• VMware/ Hyper-V Building/ setup and deployment of VM environments.
• Linux Administration Build/configure/maintain
• Automation/scripting eg Ansible, Puppet
• Willingness to learn new technologies
• Networking; good understanding of basic networks (UDP/TCP/IP) IPv4, Switching, Routing etc.
Desired competencies:
• Experience of designing bespoke infrastructure solutions
• Understanding of 5G / Telecoms background
• Understanding of satellite communications networks
• NMS Zabbix/ Grafana
• Firewalls : Fortinet / PFSense/ Juniper: install/configuration/ maintenance.
• Understanding of VPNs
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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.