AWS Network Security Engineer *

AWS Network Security Engineer *

Position Description
CGI is seeking a Cloud Network Security Engineer to support cloud network security across AWS heavy, multi cloud, and hybrid environments. This role is well suited for an early career engineer with 1–3 years of experience who has a foundation in cloud, networking, or cybersecurity and is looking to deepen their hands on cloud security experience.

This position is required in one of the following locations: Lafayette, LA, Knoxville, TN, Columbia, SC, Birmingham, AL

Your future duties and responsibilities
The engineer will help implement, maintain, and troubleshoot network security controls for cloud workloads and connectivity between cloud, on premises, SaaS, and third party environments. Responsibilities include supporting VPC networking, routing, security groups, network ACLs, firewalls, WAF, DNS, private connectivity, VPNs, and ingress/egress controls.

The role will also assist with infrastructure automation using Terraform and other infrastructure as code tools, along with Git and CI/CD pipelines. The engineer will help monitor cloud network activity, review logs, identify configuration issues, support security investigations, and remediate potential network exposures.

Working alongside experienced cloud, network, DevOps, and cybersecurity professionals, this individual will help maintain secure and reliable cloud environments while developing practical experience with cloud security technologies and controls used within a highly regulated financial services environment.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
. 2+ years of experience in cloud engineering, network engineering, cybersecurity, or a related technical role.
. Hands on exposure to AWS, particularly VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups, network ACLs, load balancers, and related networking services.
. Good understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, NAT, VPNs, firewalls, and network segmentation.
. Familiarity with cloud security concepts such as least privilege access, private connectivity, ingress/egress controls, and workload isolation.
. Experience or working knowledge of Terraform or another infrastructure as code tool.
. Basic scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation and operational tasks.
. Familiarity with Git and CI/CD concepts and an understanding of how infrastructure changes are deployed through development pipelines.
. Ability to review logs and troubleshoot basic cloud networking or connectivity issues.
. Exposure to firewalls, WAF, IDS/IPS, SIEM, cloud monitoring, or other network/security tools.
. Basic understanding of AWS IAM, encryption, logging, monitoring, and cloud security controls.
. Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, CIS Benchmarks, or similar industry standards is a plus.
. Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
. Ability to work collaboratively with cloud, network, DevOps, application, and cybersecurity teams.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

Other Information:   
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 $111,500.00.
CGI'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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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.

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