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Cybersecurity Solutions Engineer (ACT Team) - U.S. Citizenship Required

Category: Cyber Security

Main location: United States, Virginia, Fairfax

Alternate Location(s): United States, Louisiana, Lafayette

Position ID: J0226-1456

Employment Type: Full Time

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Position Description:

CGI ranks among the top five global IT companies, operating in 40 countries and offering limitless opportunities for growth. As a CGI Federal Partner, you'll not only advance your career—you'll become a shareholder in a company of 90,000 professionals united by innovation and impact.

We're seeking a Cybersecurity Solutions Engineer to join our dynamic ACT team on a high-profile CISA cybersecurity program. This role is perfect for a motivated self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments. You'll help strengthen the cybersecurity posture of civilian government agencies by enhancing network monitoring tools, mitigating risks, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to solve complex challenges.

This position is located in one of CGI Federal's offices in Fairfax, VA or Lafayette, LA; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. You will be required to work in a CGI Federal office two days per week.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a skilled team to design and implement next-generation security solutions.

• Act as a trusted advisor and technical leader, driving growth and innovation.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity tools and processes.

• Design and integrate multi-vendor security solutions for large networks.

• Perform IT functions including analysis, evaluation, and implementation of security solutions.

• Partner with Service Delivery Managers to prioritize tasks and maintain documentation.

• Provide hands-on technical support for system integration, troubleshooting, and optimization.

• Engage with agency technical specialists and vendors to resolve security gaps.

• Prepare technical documentation and architecture diagrams.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• US Citizenship and ability to obtain DHS/CISA EOD/Public Trust clearance.

• Bachelor's degree and 3–8 years of experience (or 4+ years without a degree).

• Strong collaboration skills with network and operations teams.

• Familiarity with network traffic monitoring tools (packet capture, inspection).

• Basic knowledge of networking, firewalls, and cloud environments.

Desired qualifications:

• Understanding of federal cybersecurity guidance (NIST SP 800-37, NIST 800-137).

• Experience with NDR tools and policy configuration.

• Proficiency with cybersecurity tools and architecture design.

• Basic programming knowledge and Agile development experience.

• Excellent communication and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Exposure to DHS Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program.

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 licensure 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.S. is $100,800.00 - $245,500.00.

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

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Skills:

• Client Management

• Cyber

• Data Monitoring

• English

What you can expect from us:

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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.

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