Computer Security Specialist

CGI; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Computer Security Specialist in Fairfax, VA. You will support a large federal client by ensuring the security and compliance of systems. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders and performing critical security activities. A hybrid working model is available, and a competitive salary is offered.

Benefits

Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform as Computer Security Specialist on a Security Engineering Services project.
• Assist in tracking and reporting on all SLAs required by the customer.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure security of new computing technologies.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Cybersecurity Assessment

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

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CGI Federal is seeking a motivated and customer-oriented professional to support a large federal client. This role involves performing as a Computer Security Specialist on a Security Engineering Services project, ensuring the security and compliance of customer systems.

This position is located in our Fairfax, VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities

1. Perform as Computer Security Specialist on a Security Engineering Services project.
2. Assist in tracking and reporting on all SLAs required by the customer.
3. Complete all assigned tasks in the customer issue management tool (Jira).
4. Perform RMF security activities for customer systems (approximately 6).
5. Maintain security artifacts for customer internal systems (approximately 6).
6. Assist in performing all Risk Management Framework (RMF) mandated operational security activities, including vulnerability scan analysis, POA&M creation and remediation, contingency plan testing, and other continuous monitoring activities.
7. Assist with communications regarding the security and risk posture of the systems to the system owners.
8. Attend bi-weekly customer ISO/ISSO meetings and other meetings as required by the system owners.
9. Assist with any ongoing Blue Team incidents.
10. Collaborate with team members, system owners, information security officers, developers, system administrators, and other relevant parties to ensure security of new computing technologies.
11. Assist with the creation of System Security Plan documentation, system categorization worksheets (like FIPS 199 worksheets).
12. Work with Information Security Officers (ISO) and System Owners to prepare for Security Assessments (SA).
13. Assist in determining system boundaries, interconnections, hardware and software inventory, and other relevant data for system security plans.

Required Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in cybersecurity assessment and compliance.
• Familiarity with RMF process, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and CNSSI 1253.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity.
• One or more of the following certifications: A+ CE, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+ CE, SSCP, CAP, CND, Cloud+, GSLC, Security+ CE, HCISPP, Pentest+, CISM.
• Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field or at least 4 additional years of IT work experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

CGI offers a competitive salary range estimated between $76,300 and $185,800, along with comprehensive benefits, including insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and more.

US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the government contract.