Infrastructure Architect (DV Security Clearance)

Infrastructure Architect (DV Security Clearance)

Position Description
At CGI, you will help design and deliver the secure, resilient technology platforms that underpin some of the UK's most critical Space, Defence and Intelligence programmes. As a Technical Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping infrastructure solutions that are robust, scalable and future-ready, working at the forefront of secure innovation. You will be trusted to take ownership of complex designs, influence technical direction, and ensure solutions deliver real operational value. Supported by a collaborative culture that encourages creativity and shared accountability, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while continuing to grow your career in a highly trusted environment.

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.

Please note this role is based full time on client site near Corsham. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold DV or HLC clearance. Candidates with SC clearance who are willing to progress to DV will also be considered.

Your future duties and responsibilities
In this role, you will lead the design, governance and delivery of secure infrastructure architectures across complex environments. You will take ownership of technical solutions from high-level design through to low-level implementation, ensuring they align with architectural standards, security requirements and operational needs. Working closely with delivery teams, operations and stakeholders, you will translate business requirements into resilient, scalable platforms that support mission-critical services.

You will act as a technical authority throughout delivery, providing leadership, assurance and hands-on expertise across virtualisation, networking, security and identity platforms. With strong support from CGI's expert community, you will be encouraged to innovate, improve standards, and continuously enhance the quality and consistency of technical delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

- Lead & Own end-to-end infrastructure architecture design from HLD to LLD

- Define & Govern architecture standards, patterns and best practices

- Design & Deliver VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) solutions across compute, storage and lifecycle management

- Architect & Secure NSX-T solutions including overlay networking and micro-segmentation

- Design & Implement secure network architectures across data centre and hybrid environments

- Oversee & Assure identity solutions including Active Directory and ADFS

- Support & Design Windows and Linux server platforms and core services

- Act & Lead as technical authority during delivery, resolving complex issues

- Engage & Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
You will bring strong experience designing and governing secure infrastructure solutions within complex, regulated environments. You will be comfortable providing technical leadership, producing high-quality designs, and communicating clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Essential qualifications include:

- Proven experience as a Technical Architect or Senior Infrastructure Architect

- Strong hands-on experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

- Deep knowledge of NSX-T Data Centre, including network security and micro-segmentation

- Strong understanding of network security, firewall technologies, routing and switching

- Experience designing and governing identity solutions using Active Directory and ADFS

- Strong experience with Windows Server and Linux operating systems

- Proven ability to produce clear, high-quality HLDs and LLDs

Desirable experience includes:

- Hybrid or multi-cloud architectures

- Automation and infrastructure-as-code concepts

- Security architecture and zero-trust principles

- Experience working in large enterprise or highly regulated environments

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