SENIOR COMPUTER SECURITY SPECIALIST

Position Description.
CGI Federal is seeking a motivated and customer-oriented professional to support a large federal client.
This role involves performing as a Computer Security Specialist on a Security Engineering Services project, ensuring the security and compliance of customer systems.
This position is located in our Fairfax, VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.
Your future duties and responsibilities.
Perform as a Computer Security Specialist on a Security Engineering Services project.
Assist in tracking and reporting on all SLAs required by the customer.
Complete all assigned tasks in the customer issue management tool (Jira).
Perform RMF security activities for customer systems (approximately 6).
Maintain security artifacts for customer internal systems (approximately 6).
Assist in performing all Risk Management Framework (RMF) mandated operational security activities, including vulnerability scan analysis, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) creation and remediation, contingency plan testing, and other continuous monitoring activities.
Assist with communications regarding the security and risk posture of the systems to the system owners.
Attend bi-weekly customer ISO/ISSO meetings and other meetings as required by the system owners.
Assist with any ongoing Blue Team incidents.
Collaborate with team members, system owners, information security officers, developers, system administrators, and other relevant parties to ensure that new computing technologies introduced into the customer environment are secure.
This includes the review of new systems and upgrades of existing systems.
Assist with the creation of System Security Plan system boundary documentation, system categorization worksheets (like the FIPS 199 worksheets).
Work with Information Security Officers (ISO) and System Owners to prepare for Security Assessments (SA).
Work with system ISOs, system admins, developers, etc., to assist in determining system boundaries, interconnections, hardware and software inventory, and other relevant data found in a system security plan, excluding the security control implementation language.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Proficiency in cybersecurity assessment and compliance.
Familiarity with RMF process, NIST SP , NIST SP , and CNSSI .
Minimum of 7 years of experience in the cybersecurity field.
One or more of the following certifications.
A+ CE, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+ CE, SSCP, CAP, CND, Cloud+, GSLC, Security+ CE, HCISPP, Pentest+, CAP, CISM.
Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field or at least 4 additional years of IT work experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role.
The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and license and certifications.
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.
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.
.
is $.
At CGI we call our professionals “members” to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company.
CGI’s benefits 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 maternity and parental leave • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance • Member assistance and wellness programs Due to the nature of this government contract, US Citizenship is required.
#CGIFederalJob #LI-DD1 Skills.
Computer Security Cyber Network Security Operational Security What you can expect from us.
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.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.
., please email the CGI U.
.
Employment Compliance mailbox at .
You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested.
Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you.
Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job.
Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.
We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members.
All CGI offers of employment in the U.
.
are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation.
Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held.
Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check.
CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.