US CITIZENSHIP AND ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED
CGI Federal is currently looking for Sr. Cybersecurity Specialists with active Top-Secret clearance to support a large project for a federal government client. The Sr. Cybersecurity Specialist will be instrumental in utilizing advanced threat-hunting technologies to detect and analyze emerging threats, define attack paths, and track threat actors and their tactics, enabling the development of robust behavioral models and proactive defense measures. The successful candidate will build strong relationships within the larger Cyber and IT teams to communicate findings and solutions to remediate threats and vulnerabilities.
This position can be based in Washington DC or Huntsville, AL.
• Work on complex analysis of cybersecurity events across multiple security platforms with the potential to affect multiple IT and Business teams, where advanced business acumen and/or ingenuity are required.
• Follow the emerging threats and attack techniques by reading detailed analytics anomalies.
• Identify, analyze, and define the attack path of advanced intrusions.
• Identify opportunities to develop new processes, tools, and services that improve event analysis and incident response, decreasing overall time to detect and respond.
• Work assignments involve complex issues requiring in-depth analysis of cybersecurity events, malware, network traffic, and other threat data with minimal precedent.
• Maintain situational awareness of cyber activity by reviewing new anomalies and tracking attack campaigns through their attack cycle. Track threat actors, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and associated Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) through the analytics.
• Work across different technology stacks in leading cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Analyze security events using logs and open-source knowledge to determine legitimate or false positive nature
• Maintain a record of security monitoring activities via case management and ticketing technologies
• Administer and monitor intrusion detection, file integrity, endpoint protection, log management and SIEM solutions
• Integrate security tools using a wide variety of data sources that use various protocols
• Consult with clients to customize and configure tools in order to meet security and compliance requirements
• Communicate alerts to team members and clients related to security anomalies in the environment
• Apply technical writing skills to create formal documentation such as analytical reports and briefings
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and training materials
• Active Top-Secret clearance.
• Ansible 17
• Terraform
• Deep understanding of malware methods, attack tactics, and TTPs.
• Strong familiarity with attacker tradecraft and client relationships.
• Proficiency in utilizing and configuring Endpoint/Extended Detection and Response solutions.
• Experience in incident response, including advanced adversary detection and log analysis.
• Relevant cyber security certification such as CISSP, GIAC, Security+ or equivalent (an asset)
• Extensive knowledge of Operating Systems, network security concepts, and protocols
• Understanding of ITIL Framework
• Minimum of 8 years' experience as a Sr. Cybersecurity Specialist
Please note that US Citizenship is required for this government contract position.
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.S. is $96,500.00 - $213,800.00.
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.
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