Sr. Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Job order - J0426-1405 - Permanent Full Time Title Sr. Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Category Analytics and Emerging Digital Technologies Location Washington, District of Columbia, United States Job Description CGI Federal is seeking a Sr. Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support a large federal government initiative. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, agile environment where your leadership and expertise will directly impact security posture and operational efficiency. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement advanced security controls, lead audits, and drive strategic risk management across hybrid cloud environments. Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of security controls for on‑premises, public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. Oversee the preparation of documentation packages for regulatory submissions and internal/external audits. Act as a senior liaison for regulatory agency interactions and compliance matters. Conduct advanced information security maturity assessments and guide clients in developing strategic security roadmaps. Identify, quantify, and mitigate business risks through comprehensive compliance strategies. Author and maintain technical documentation to support enterprise‑level security initiatives. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering. Minimum of 8+ years of relevant professional IT experience. Active Top Secret Clearance (TS/SCI). Advanced certifications preferred: CASP+ CE CCNP Security CISA CISSP GCED GCIH CCSP Technical proficiency in: Git source version control Azure DevOps Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools (e.g., SonarQube, GitLab SAST) Unit and integration testing (e.g., xUnit, NUnit) Automated and end‑to‑end testing (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber) EEO Statement 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. Accommodations for Disabled Individuals 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. Background Investigation 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 U.S. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr