Automation Software Engineer

Job description

Job Description

Automation Software Engineer

Position Description
Would you like to be part of something meaningful? Do you want to work on real projects that make a difference in the world? Are you ready to develop the skills and understanding you need for a career in IT through both training and hands-on experience?

Whether it’s supporting our clients in the battle against terrorism and to frustrate organised crime, or helping them to support law enforcement and the UK military, working in the National Security sector offers both a demanding and rewarding career.

One of our key critical IT infrastructure programmes, employing over 100 of our UK consultants, is looking for Software Engineers to join their busy, Gloucester based teams Your future duties and responsibilities
With your strong scripting skills you will be delivering support systems and administration for technically complex multiple server implementations. You will be involved in task automation using configuration management tool-sets as well and analysing and resolving technical issues on a broad range of systems Required qualifications to be successful in this role
You will have knowledge of at least two operating systems such as Unix (Linux/Redhat/Centos/Solaris) and Windows (Server 2008/12 R2, AD, DCHP, DNS). You should have an excellent understanding of the Cloud as well as Virtualisation technologies and you will be able to automate through the use of Powershell/Bash/Perl/Python/JavaScript/Jenkins/Puppet

The environment you will be working in also includes Cisco UCS rack mounted servers, Apache, SQL, PHP, Nagios, HP Openview, Tivoli and Netbackup

Due to the Secure nature of the programme and client, you will need to hold the highest level of UK Security Clearance for the role. If you do not hold this level of clearance currently you must be eligible and be prepared to go through this clearance. You should note that current Higher Level Clearance (DV) can take up to 12 months to be granted and will need to be in place prior to you starting work with us At CGI, we’re a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 68,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients - and for our members. Come grow with us. Learn more at www.cgi.com.

This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

No unsolicited agency referrals please.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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