Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analyst

CGI Federal seeks an Information Security Analyst to ensure comprehensive compliance with NIST SP 800 53 controls across cloud based and on premises systems. This role requires hands on experience in understanding, implementing, and validating technical security controls, as well as the ability to document security procedures and evaluate system changes for security impacts. The analyst will analyze vulnerability assessment findings, drive remediation activities, review audit logs, and support incident management, collaborating closely with system owners and engineering teams. This position is located in our Lafayette, LA or Knoxville, TN or Durham, NC or Fairfax, VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your Future Duties and Responsibilities

NIST Compliance & Security Control Implementation

• Lead efforts to ensure systems achieve and maintain compliance with NIST SP 800 53 controls, translating control requirements into actionable technical solutions.
• Advise system owners and engineering teams on the technical implementation and optimization of security controls, addressing gaps and ensuring effectiveness.
• Evaluate proposed system changes for security impacts, conducting Security Impact Analyses and recommending appropriate technical mitigations.
• Develop, validate, and maintain security documentation, including System Security Plans, Privacy Impact Assessments, Contingency Plans, Incident Response Plans, Configuration Management Plans, and information exchange documentation.
• Document system security procedures and ensure they are up to date and accessible to relevant stakeholders.

Vulnerability Management

• Analyze vulnerability assessment findings from internal and external sources.
• Drive remediation activities by collaborating with technical teams, tracking progress, and verifying the effectiveness of implemented solutions.
• Manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) for identified vulnerabilities and assessment findings.

Audit Log Review & Monitoring

• Review and analyze audit logs using tools such as Splunk and Azure Sentinel to detect anomalies, investigate incidents, and support compliance reporting.
• Develop and refine log review processes, ensuring timely identification and escalation of security events.

Incident Management

• Support security incident response activities, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Create and deliver incident response training sessions and test exercises.
• Document and report on incidents, lessons learned, and improvement opportunities.

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

• Provide technical recommendations for system improvements and security optimization.
• Maintain strong customer focused relationships with CGI and c.

Required Qualifications to Be Successful in This Role

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related technical discipline.

Minimum 1 year professional experience or relevant education related to understanding, implementing, and troubleshooting technical security controls (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, encryption, access management) in enterprise environments.

Exposure to NIST SP 800 53 controls, including practical experience mapping, deploying, and validating controls in real world systems.

Experience analyzing vulnerability assessment findings using Tenable Nessus, Microsoft Defender, or similar tools and driving remediation activities.

Proficiency in audit log review and analysis using Splunk, Azure Sentinel, or similar SIEM tools.

Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills and demonstrating a very high level of attention to detail.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

U.S. citizenship

Desired qualifications/non essential skills required:

• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Security+, etc.).
• Experience with security automation tools, scripting (Python, PowerShell), and cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Knowledge of incident response frameworks and best practices.
• Familiarity with GRC tools, especially Xacta.

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.

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