Posted 21 August, 2026
Senior Infrastructure Consultant - Windows & VMware
United Kingdom
Full Time
Senior Infrastructure Consultant - Windows & VMware
Position Description
At CGI, you'll deliver resilient infrastructure solutions that underpin business-critical services for clients across a range of sectors. As a Senior Infrastructure Consultant, you'll take ownership of complex technical implementations, using your Windows, VMware and automation expertise to turn project requirements into reliable, high-quality outcomes. You'll have the freedom to identify smarter ways of working, improve services and help shape technical delivery, while being supported by an experienced community of infrastructure specialists. From delivering large-scale changes to mentoring colleagues and transitioning solutions into operational support, you'll combine hands-on expertise, collaboration and creative problem-solving to make a tangible difference for our clients.
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 to SC level on joining. This is a hybrid position.
Your future duties and responsibilities
In this role, you will take ownership of delivering and transitioning Windows infrastructure solutions across CGI and third-party environments. You'll work across complex, business-critical projects, implementing infrastructure changes, producing detailed technical documentation and ensuring solutions are delivered effectively before being transitioned smoothly into operational support.
You'll work autonomously while collaborating with customers, suppliers, technical teams and other specialists to achieve successful outcomes. You'll also have opportunities to lead others, mentor colleagues and share your expertise, while being supported by CGI's wider technical community. Bringing new ideas to automation and continuous improvement will be encouraged as you help make infrastructure delivery more efficient, consistent and resilient.
• Deliver & Implement - Deploy infrastructure and technical solutions in line with project requirements, timescales and quality expectations.
• Automate & Improve - Use PowerShell and other automation technologies to improve efficiency, consistency and repeatability.
• Design & Document - Develop and maintain Low Level Designs, technical documentation and Disaster Recovery plans.
• Lead & Mentor - Provide technical leadership, knowledge transfer and mentoring to colleagues and support teams.
• Manage & Change - Deliver controlled infrastructure changes using established processes and best practices.
• Transition & Support - Ensure completed solutions are effectively documented and handed over into operational support.
• Optimise & Enhance - Contribute to Continuous Service Improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to improve technical and operational processes.
• Collaborate & Deliver - Work with clients, suppliers, third parties and internal specialists to resolve challenges and achieve project outcomes.
• Plan & Coordinate - Contribute to project planning, workflow management and cost estimation.
• Maintain & Protect - Support activities including backup administration, Windows Server installation, patching and planned out-of-hours changes.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
You'll bring strong hands-on Windows infrastructure experience gained within enterprise environments, combined with proven technical project delivery skills. You should be comfortable taking ownership of complex activities, managing competing priorities and working independently while collaborating with and supporting others. Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational capabilities will be important to your success.
• Strong hands-on experience with VMware and Hyper-V virtualisation technologies.
• Strong experience working with Windows Server operating systems, including versions from Windows Server 2008 onwards.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation expertise.
• Proven experience delivering infrastructure implementations and technical projects within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure best practices, technical documentation and operational support processes.
• Ability to produce and maintain Low Level Designs and Disaster Recovery documentation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple technical priorities and work autonomously.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers and technical stakeholders.
• Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Microsoft Azure experience would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of automation technologies such as Ansible would be beneficial.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and undertake planned out-of-hours activities where required.
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Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.
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 professionals.
Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Position Description
At CGI, you'll deliver resilient infrastructure solutions that underpin business-critical services for clients across a range of sectors. As a Senior Infrastructure Consultant, you'll take ownership of complex technical implementations, using your Windows, VMware and automation expertise to turn project requirements into reliable, high-quality outcomes. You'll have the freedom to identify smarter ways of working, improve services and help shape technical delivery, while being supported by an experienced community of infrastructure specialists. From delivering large-scale changes to mentoring colleagues and transitioning solutions into operational support, you'll combine hands-on expertise, collaboration and creative problem-solving to make a tangible difference for our clients.
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 to SC level on joining. This is a hybrid position.
Your future duties and responsibilities
In this role, you will take ownership of delivering and transitioning Windows infrastructure solutions across CGI and third-party environments. You'll work across complex, business-critical projects, implementing infrastructure changes, producing detailed technical documentation and ensuring solutions are delivered effectively before being transitioned smoothly into operational support.
You'll work autonomously while collaborating with customers, suppliers, technical teams and other specialists to achieve successful outcomes. You'll also have opportunities to lead others, mentor colleagues and share your expertise, while being supported by CGI's wider technical community. Bringing new ideas to automation and continuous improvement will be encouraged as you help make infrastructure delivery more efficient, consistent and resilient.
• Deliver & Implement - Deploy infrastructure and technical solutions in line with project requirements, timescales and quality expectations.
• Automate & Improve - Use PowerShell and other automation technologies to improve efficiency, consistency and repeatability.
• Design & Document - Develop and maintain Low Level Designs, technical documentation and Disaster Recovery plans.
• Lead & Mentor - Provide technical leadership, knowledge transfer and mentoring to colleagues and support teams.
• Manage & Change - Deliver controlled infrastructure changes using established processes and best practices.
• Transition & Support - Ensure completed solutions are effectively documented and handed over into operational support.
• Optimise & Enhance - Contribute to Continuous Service Improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to improve technical and operational processes.
• Collaborate & Deliver - Work with clients, suppliers, third parties and internal specialists to resolve challenges and achieve project outcomes.
• Plan & Coordinate - Contribute to project planning, workflow management and cost estimation.
• Maintain & Protect - Support activities including backup administration, Windows Server installation, patching and planned out-of-hours changes.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
You'll bring strong hands-on Windows infrastructure experience gained within enterprise environments, combined with proven technical project delivery skills. You should be comfortable taking ownership of complex activities, managing competing priorities and working independently while collaborating with and supporting others. Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational capabilities will be important to your success.
• Strong hands-on experience with VMware and Hyper-V virtualisation technologies.
• Strong experience working with Windows Server operating systems, including versions from Windows Server 2008 onwards.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation expertise.
• Proven experience delivering infrastructure implementations and technical projects within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure best practices, technical documentation and operational support processes.
• Ability to produce and maintain Low Level Designs and Disaster Recovery documentation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple technical priorities and work autonomously.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers and technical stakeholders.
• Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Microsoft Azure experience would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of automation technologies such as Ansible would be beneficial.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and undertake planned out-of-hours activities where required.
#LI-TC1
Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.
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 professionals.
Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
