What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber SME position at CGI?
Position Description
US Citizenship and Active Top Secret Clearance are required.
CGI Federal is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Cyber Capability Developer (SME) to support mission-critical defense and intelligence initiatives. This senior-level role is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing advanced cyber capabilities that enhance national security operations. The SME will lead technical efforts across offensive and defensive cyber domains, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure solutions meet DoD compliance and operational standards.
Your future duties and responsibilities
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 or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. 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.
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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. 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.
US Citizenship and Active Top Secret Clearance are required.
CGI Federal is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Cyber Capability Developer (SME) to support mission-critical defense and intelligence initiatives. This senior-level role is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing advanced cyber capabilities that enhance national security operations. The SME will lead technical efforts across offensive and defensive cyber domains, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure solutions meet DoD compliance and operational standards.
Your future duties and responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of offensive and defensive cyber tools and capabilities.
- Architect and implement cybersecurity systems tailored to DoD mission environments.
- Conduct vulnerability analysis, capability prototyping, and secure software development.
- Utilize platforms such as Splunk Enterprise Security and Microsoft Sentinel for threat detection, analytics, and monitoring.
- Collaborate with system engineers, analysts, and mission stakeholders to align cyber capabilities with operational goals.
- Ensure all developed solutions comply with DoD cybersecurity frameworks and RMF standards.
- Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior developers and analysts.
- Support cyber threat intelligence integration and incident response planning.
- Maintain documentation and contribute to capability lifecycle management.
- Active Top Secret clearance.
- 10 years of experience in cyber operations, software development, or cybersecurity engineering.
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related STEM field.
- Expertise in Splunk Enterprise Security and other SIEM platforms.
- Strong coding and systems engineering skills across multiple languages and environments.
- Deep understanding of modern cyber threats, defense mechanisms, and offensive techniques.
- Familiarity with NIST RMF, DoD 8140/8570, and cybersecurity compliance standards.
- Experience developing capabilities for cloud, endpoint, and network environments.
- Certifications such as:
- CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, GMON, CSSLP
- Experience with:
- Microsoft Sentinel, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
- XACTA, Retina, HBSS, ACAS
- Knowledge of NIST NICE Work Roles:
- Defensive Cybersecurity (PD-WRL-001)
- Incident Response (PD-WRL-002)
- Cyber Threat Intelligence (PD-WRL-006)
- Cyber Investigation (PD-WRL-007)
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver mission-aligned solutions.
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 or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. 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.S. 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.