Network Engineer

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: England
Company Name: CGI

Company Overview

Actionable Insights for Trusted Outcomes

We are driven by insights and focused on delivering impactful results to help you maximize returns on your investments. With expertise across 21 industry sectors and a presence in 400 locations worldwide, we offer scalable, sustainable, and globally informed IT and business consulting services, delivered with a local touch.

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About the Job

Position Overview

CGI has been recognized in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2023 and named one of the World’s Best Employers by Forbes. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching)—making you a member, not just an employee. Our commitment to inclusivity fosters a diverse tech talent community, encouraging careers in the sector, including opportunities for Armed Forces personnel. As a proud holder of the Gold Award for the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, we support veterans and service leavers in their career transitions. Join us and become part of a welcoming, expert-driven community where you can grow and develop your career.

About the Role

Our Space, Defence, and Intelligence unit is a leading IT Systems Integrator, specializing in designing, building, and operating mission-critical systems for security and defence. We leverage cutting-edge technologies, agile methodologies, and deep industry expertise to drive innovation for our clients. Our work spans space, defence, intelligence, aerospace, and maritime, with a strong end-to-end cyber capability. We collaborate with global tech firms, SMEs, and academia to deliver optimal, tailored solutions.

Security Clearance: Due to the sensitive nature of the role, candidates must either hold or be eligible to obtain the highest level of UK Security Clearance through National Security Vetting.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for network engineers with expertise in both traditional and software-defined networking (SDN), including:

  • Implementing Cisco ACI, firewalls, and Leaf/Spine switching
  • Integrating VMware NSX-V/NSX-T networking and security within a VMware virtualized environment
  • Developing, maintaining, and supporting networks in NSX-V/NSX-T
  • Automating network deployment and configuration while integrating infrastructure (compute/storage) automation
  • Managing operations and maintenance for both Cisco ACI and VMware NSX virtual infrastructures

Required Qualifications & Experience

Candidates should have strong administration and troubleshooting skills in the following technologies:

  • Cisco ISR & ASR Routers
  • Cisco ASA Firewalls & Cisco Threat Defence
  • SD-WAN
  • VMware

Why Join CGI?

At CGI, we believe in ownership, collaboration, respect, and belonging. When you join us, you become a partner, shaping our strategy and direction while benefiting from our collective success.

  • Your work makes an impact – Develop innovative solutions, collaborate with global experts, and contribute to meaningful projects.
  • Your career, your growth – Access vast opportunities to enhance your skills, expand your expertise, and shape your career.
  • Your well-being matters – Be supported by leaders who value health, balance, and career development.

Join one of the world’s largest IT and business consulting firms and be part of a team that turns insights into action.


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