What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Cybersecurity Specialist position at CGI?
Position Description
Launch your cybersecurity career as a Junior Cybersecurity Specialist supporting the protection and resilience of enterprise systems. In this role you will focus on learning, analysis, and supporting day to day security operations across a dynamic environment. Specialists will learn and apply modern security practices, gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, and support security monitoring, vulnerability management, and compliance activities. This position is ideal for early-career professionals who are eager to grow, contribute to real-world security operations, and develop foundational skills under the mentorship of experienced cybersecurity practitioners.
This position is located in our Lafayette, Louisiana or Knoxville,TN office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.
Due to the nature of government contracts, US citizenship is required.
Your future duties and responsibilities
Exposure to cloud security concepts (Azure, AWS).
Familiarity with scripting or automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
Experience or coursework related to DevSecOps, security engineering, or secure software development.
Experience working with large-scale or regulated environments is a plus.
Security certifications such as CompTIA Security , SSCP, or similar (or working toward them).
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 $63,700.00 - $139,300.00.
CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
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.
Launch your cybersecurity career as a Junior Cybersecurity Specialist supporting the protection and resilience of enterprise systems. In this role you will focus on learning, analysis, and supporting day to day security operations across a dynamic environment. Specialists will learn and apply modern security practices, gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, and support security monitoring, vulnerability management, and compliance activities. This position is ideal for early-career professionals who are eager to grow, contribute to real-world security operations, and develop foundational skills under the mentorship of experienced cybersecurity practitioners.
This position is located in our Lafayette, Louisiana or Knoxville,TN office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.
Due to the nature of government contracts, US citizenship is required.
Your future duties and responsibilities
- Assist in monitoring, analyzing, and triaging security events, alerts, and incidents.
- Support vulnerability scanning, patch tracking, and remediation validation using tools such as Qualys, SonarQube, or similar.
- Help maintain and enforce security policies, procedures, and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, FISMA, Section 508).
- Participate in internal audits, risk assessments, and incident response exercises.
- Collaborate with IT, development, and operations teams to promote secure practices within DevSecOps and CI/CD workflows.
- Support identity and access management activities, including user provisioning and access reviews.
- Assist in documenting incidents, compliance findings, security recommendations, and reporting for leadership.
- Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, attack techniques, and defensive best practices.
- Participate in continuous training, upskilling, and mentorship opportunities.
- Present technical concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences when needed.
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 0–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or IT security (internships, academic projects, or entry-level jobs qualify).
- Familiarity with security tools such as Qualys, SonarQube, Splunk, or comparable technologies.
- Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat analysis, and incident response concepts.
- Awareness of security compliance frameworks and standards (NIST, FISMA, Section 508).
- Experience with version control (Git) or exposure to CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps) preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
- Eligibility to meet required security and residency requirements.
Exposure to cloud security concepts (Azure, AWS).
Familiarity with scripting or automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
Experience or coursework related to DevSecOps, security engineering, or secure software development.
Experience working with large-scale or regulated environments is a plus.
Security certifications such as CompTIA Security , SSCP, or similar (or working toward them).
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 $63,700.00 - $139,300.00.
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
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.