CARE Next Gen Security Analyst - U.S. Citizenship Required

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U.S. - CGI Federal roles - Keeping Americans safe

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Position Description:

CGI is one of the top 5 largest global IT companies spread across 40 countries with endless opportunities to expand and grow. As a CGI Federal Partner, you will have the opportunity to be a shareholder at CGI and join a family of 90,000 partners strong.

CGI Federal has an exciting opportunity for a CARE Next Gen Security Analyst to join a CDM shared services program. You will be part of a cyber security team working to improve the security posture of a wide range of agencies by identifying and helping to mitigate cyber risks. Security Analysts make up the core security team for CARE (Cyber Analysis, Research, and Engineering) Watch and provide Endpoint detection and response, Identity and access management, and Mobile threat detection subject matter expertise and experience. At a high level, they are responsible for interpreting an alert generated from any of the cyber tools, providing remediation steps, and potentially assisting with Response and Recovery actions whenever/wherever appropriate.

This position is located in our Fairfax, VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. You will be required to be in our Fairfax, VA office two days per week.

**Must be willing to work a flexible rotating schedule and be able to work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts as needed. Must also be able to be on call as needed.**

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Interpret and investigate incidents to understand the impact and threat mechanisms
• Map and decipher the tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs)
• ‘Own the response and remediation’ of every alert
• Ensure that each alert description and CARE recommendation is clearly articulated to technical and management personnel
• Develop proper response actions as part of guided response to Agencies, in the context of a specific security incident
• Engage with the Agencies, through established communication channels, to guide through a response action
• Develop possible remediation plan(s) for a specific security incident. Document as part of the playbook
• Develop response and remediation templates
• Work with a Threat Intel Analyst to develop Tech Notes and Agency Advisories as needed
• Provide the required subject matter expertise for effective EDR implementations
• Assist with Response and Recovery actions when appropriate
• Document lessons learned and best practices as part of day-to-day operations and review with CARE Director(s)
• Assist CARE Director(s) on CARE mission and vision
• Support CISA and Threat hunt teams as needed

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearance requirements, US citizenship is required as well as successful passing of CGI background check prior to beginning work. In addition, candidates must have ability to obtain and maintain a DHS/CISA EOD/Public Trust clearance.
• Must have 2-5 years of experience within a SOC or SOC like monitoring environment.
• Must be able to identify and define vulnerabilities and attack vectors.

Desired qualifications:
• Experience with penetration testing
• CrowdStrike
• Ability to break down the alert and triage it (break down the attack vector)
• Security+ certification

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 $78,400.00 - $190,900.00.

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:

·  Cyber
·  Data Monitoring
·  Analytical Thinking
·  Data Analysis
·  Incident Management

What you can expect from us:

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