Cloud Security Architects

At CGI, we empower our clients to secure the future of their digital enterprises and we’re trusted to do so at scale. As a Cloud Security Architect, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering robust AWS cloud environments that safeguard critical data and services across industries. You’ll help shape innovative security strategies, enhance cloud resilience, and drive transformation across hybrid architectures. In this role, you’ll be part of a collaborative global community where your expertise is valued, your ideas are encouraged, and your impact is measurable enabling you to build a career that’s both secure and rewarding.

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 is a hybrid position.

Your future duties and responsibilities

In this role, you will design and implement secure cloud architectures that protect mission-critical systems and data. You’ll collaborate with clients and technical teams to shape security frameworks, embed governance, and deliver secure-by-design solutions that align with business and regulatory requirements. Working within CGI’s large and trusted cyber community, you’ll take ownership of complex challenges, innovate with new technologies, and be supported by peers who share your drive for excellence.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Shape & Lead: Design secure architectures across enterprise and hybrid environments.

Advise & Influence: Define and embed cloud security principles aligned with best practices and compliance standards.

Develop & Deliver: Collaborate on cloud migration and transformation projects, ensuring security remains at the core.

Automate & Optimise: Integrate security controls through DevSecOps practices and infrastructure automation.

Guide & Mentor: Support delivery teams and junior specialists in developing CGI’s cloud security capabilities.

Innovate & Evolve: Contribute to continuous improvement of CGI’s cloud security frameworks and client offerings.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

You should bring strong technical expertise in cloud security, coupled with the communication and collaboration skills to influence across teams and client environments. Whether you’re a hands-on specialist or a strategic design authority, your experience will help strengthen CGI’s trusted reputation for cloud security excellence.

Essential qualifications and experience include:

Proven experience architecting secure cloud environments (multi-account, landing zones, SCPs, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, IAM).

Familiarity with cloud security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27017/27018, MoD/HMG standards).

Experience with container and serverless security (EKS, ECS, Lambda).

Knowledge of SIEM, logging, and monitoring using AWS-native or integrated tools.

Proficiency in secure CI/CD and DevSecOps practices (IaC, security scanning pipelines).

Understanding of cloud governance, compliance, and risk management in regulated sectors.

AWS Certified Security – Specialty (or equivalent) is highly advantageous.

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