Job Specifications
Position Description
At CGI, you'll play a vital role in protecting critical services on a highly secure government programme, helping ensure operational security is embedded into every aspect of delivery. Working as part of our Operational Security Team, you'll support a sensitive account where strong governance, clear assurance and trusted relationships are essential. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients, technical teams and senior leaders, taking ownership of day-to-day security activities while contributing to a culture that values accountability, continuous improvement and collaboration. At CGI, you'll be supported to grow your expertise while making a meaningful difference in a high-impact, high-trust 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.
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 be a key member of the Operational Security Team, supporting the secure delivery of services to a sensitive client. You will act as the day-to-day point of contact for operational security, working closely with CGI teams and client stakeholders to ensure security obligations are met, risks are managed, and issues are addressed promptly. You will take ownership of incident handling, security governance activities and ongoing assurance, while being supported by senior security leadership.
You will also help embed strong security awareness across the programme, ensuring people, processes and technology operate in line with contractual and regulatory expectations.
Key Responsibilities Include
Manage & maintain day-to-day operational security for the client engagement
Handle & coordinate security incidents and corrective actions
Act as the primary contact for personnel, physical, cyber and technical security
Review & advise on change requests from a security perspective
Support & participate in security audits and assurance activities
Promote & maintain security awareness across the delivery teams
Oversee secure onboarding and offboarding of programme personnel
Monitor & highlight security risks, issues and compliance gaps
Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role
You will have a background in cyber or operational security, ideally within a defence or similarly high-security environment, with the confidence to operate as a trusted representative in a client-facing role. You bring a calm, professional approach, an eagerness to learn, and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
Essential Qualifications And Experience
Willingness to go through high level clearance
Experience or strong interest in operational, cyber or infrastructure security
Understanding of vulnerability, patch management and IT infrastructure
Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and technical teams
Strong communication skills, written and verbal
Relevant security or IT certifications (e.g. CISMP, CompTIA Security+, ITIL) or working towards them
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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because...
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
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