Platform Engineer
The advert says the job needs UK security clearance:
“Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance.”
SC clearance usually needs five years of living in the UK, and DV clearance usually needs ten. If you have lived here that long, for example on a Student and then a Graduate visa, you may be able to get it. Most people applying from outside the UK cannot, so the highest likelihood we give this job is Unlikely. Ask CGI whether they would sponsor you.
Unlikely
Sponsorship likelihood
The advert asks for security clearance
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2133 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 31% sure that is the right code. CGI is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Unlikely 2133 (IT business analysts, architects and systems designers) · 31% match
- Unlikely 2137 (IT network professionals) · 30% match
- Unlikely 2139 (Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified) · 28% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Most likely code | £38,400 | £43,900 | £49,400 | £54,900 |
2137 IT network professionals Also possible | £33,400 | £36,500 | £41,100 | £45,600 |
2139 Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £36,600 | £41,800 | £47,100 | £52,300 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
At CGI, we deliver secure, scalable cloud platforms that support critical programmes across Space, Defence and Intelligence. As a Platform Engineer, you’ll help design, automate and optimise modern infrastructure environments using Kubernetes and Linux. You’ll take ownership of technical challenges, develop innovative automation solutions and collaborate with experienced teams to deliver resilient, high-performing platforms. Working on a secure programme in Belfast, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact while developing your expertise in cloud infrastructure and platform engineering.
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 role requires five days per week onsite in Belfast.
Your future duties and responsibilities
In this role, you will design, manage and optimise secure cloud and Kubernetes infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability and performance. You'll take ownership of platform reliability, drive automation and work collaboratively with DevOps and development teams to deliver secure, efficient infrastructure solutions.
- Design & Manage: Deploy, maintain and monitor Kubernetes clusters and Linux infrastructure.
You should have hands-on experience managing Linux-based infrastructure and container platforms, with strong automation skills and an understanding of secure, highly available environments.
- Strong experience with Red Hat and Kubernetes.
- Solid Linux administration and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with Ansible, scripting and Infrastructure as Code.
- Understanding of containerisation, networking and infrastructure security.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Knowledge of monitoring, high availability and disaster recovery.
- UK Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain it.
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.
That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professional
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
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Where this offer sits in the market
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers (SOC 2133) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~187k in sample- Middle half £45,136–79,976
- Median £60,216
- Going rate £54,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,400–49,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. CGI holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2133 going rate of £54,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.