INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY SPECIALIST & DEVOPS ENGINEER

Position Description.
CGI Federal is seeking an experienced professional with a dual role as an Information System Security Specialist (ISSM) and DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in OpenShift.
The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of cybersecurity, risk management, IT systems support, DevOps principles, container orchestration, and cloud-native application development.
You will be responsible for leading cybersecurity initiatives, managing the security posture of information systems, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, as well as designing, implementing, and maintaining infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines within OpenShift environments.
This position is located in our Chantilly, VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.
Your future duties and responsibilities.
Cybersecurity and Risk Management.
• Lead the development and maintenance of cybersecurity documentation, including Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) plans, and other security-related artifacts.
• Coordinate and plan Information Assurance (IA) efforts for the deployment and sustainment of Information Systems (IS).
• Provide guidance on regulatory frameworks such as NIST , ICD503, and CNSSI to ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and other relevant standards.
• Perform self-assessment tests using standard Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) tools to complete full Authorization to Operate (ATO) assessments.
• Collaborate with system administrators, database administrators (DBAs), and developers to provide guidance and direction for testing and implementing changes to adjudicate vulnerabilities and implement cybersecurity controls.
DevOps and OpenShift Management.
• Design, deploy, and manage OpenShift clusters to support containerized applications.
• Build and maintain continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline development and deployment processes.
• Develop and implement automation scripts to optimize infrastructure deployment, scaling, and maintenance using tools like Ansible, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting tools to ensure high availability and performance of OpenShift environments.
Troubleshoot production issues and resolve them efficiently.
• Work closely with developers, QA, and operations teams to integrate DevOps solutions into the development lifecycle.
• Manage hybrid and multi-cloud deployments, ensuring seamless integration between OpenShift and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Implement security best practices for containers and Kubernetes, ensure compliance with industry standards, and conduct regular security audits.
• Tune application performance, load balancing, and scaling strategies within OpenShift clusters.
• Maintain thorough documentation of infrastructure, systems, and processes.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role.
• Bachelor's Degree • CompTIA Security+ Certification, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) • Strong knowledge of Kubernetes architecture, deployments, and associated tools.
• Proficiency in Docker, container orchestration, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with Ansible, Terraform, or similar IaC (Infrastructure as Code) tools.
• Experience in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, Minikube, or similar tools.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, Java, Terraform, or Groovy.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure and their integration with OpenShift.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and logging tools like ELK stack or Splunk.
• Proficiency in Git and experience with version control practices in a team environment.
• Knowledge of container security best practices, including vulnerability scanning and network policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly Required Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required.
• OpenShift Certified Administrator (OCA) or Kubernetes certification.
• Experience with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud architectures.
• Understanding of networking in Kubernetes/OpenShift environments.
• Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or CentOS.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to incident resolution.
• Experience in implementing DoD STIGs and RMF Assessment Knowledge.
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To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role.
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CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include.
• Competitive compensation • Comprehensive insurance options • Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time • Paid parental leave • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance • Wellness and Well-being programs Due to the nature of this government contract, US Citizenship is required.
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