Cloud Technical Architect, Wideopen

Position Description. At CGI, we deliver cloud solutions that enable organisations to transform and scale. As a Cloud Project Technical Architect, you will shape and implement secure, high-performing environments that drive measurable outcomes for clients. You will contribute to complex projects, ensuring delivery across cloud platforms while continuously improving service quality and operational excellence. This is a hybrid position and requires UK Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain it.

• Design, configure, and implement cloud-based solutions that meet client requirements, ensuring on-time delivery within scope and to high-quality standards.
• Own technical delivery across Azure environments, translating detailed designs into built, patched, and configured systems while adhering to security and change control processes.
• Produce clear documentation and support handovers to operational teams to enable continuity.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders, contributing ideas to improve delivery efficiency and technical standards; work across CGI offices, client sites, and remote locations, including occasional out-of-hours support for critical changes.
• Deliver & Configure: Implement cloud environments using Azure services and Infrastructure as Code.
• Install & Optimise: Perform OS installations, patching, and firmware updates aligned to best practices.
• Govern & Assure: Adhere to change control, security, and ISO standards.
• Document & Transition: Produce high-quality documentation and support business-as-usual handovers.
• Collaborate & Support: Work with onshore and offshore teams to ensure seamless service delivery.

• Strong technical expertise in cloud architecture and Windows Server environments, with the ability to follow structured implementation plans and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Proactive communicator who can work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps and Terraform (Infrastructure as Code).
• In-depth knowledge of Windows Server architecture.
• Proven ability to install, patch, and configure enterprise systems.
• Experience working within ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 standards.
• Ability to follow detailed technical designs and implementation plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• UK Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance.

Note: Life at CGI emphasises ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. This description reflects the role and responsibilities and does not include promotional content beyond what is necessary to understand the position.