Security Compliance Analyst - U.S. Citizenship Required

CGI•Fairfax, VA

1d•$79,600 - $194,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CGI is one of the top five largest global IT companies, operating across 40 countries and offering endless opportunities to grow and advance. As a CGI Federal member, you have the opportunity to become a shareholder and join a family of 90,000 partners strong. CGI Federal is hiring a Security Compliance Analyst to support a skilled and motivated team of ISSOs on a high‑visibility program. You will support a dynamic, fast‑paced project focused on improving the cybersecurity posture of civilian government agencies through the implementation and enhancement of a cybersecurity platform and the delivery of integration services. You will also assist in developing additional cybersecurity offerings focused on next‑generation security solutions and technologies. The successful candidate is a motivated, self‑starting individual who works effectively in a dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity with room for growth both within the program and across CGI Federal. This position is located in one of CGI Federal's offices in Fairfax, VA or Lafayette, LA; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. You will be required to work in a CGI Federal office two days per week.

Requirements

Due to the nature of the government contract and clearance requirements, U.S. citizenship is required, as well as successful completion of a CGI background check before beginning work.
In addition, candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DHS CISA EOD/Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's degree and up to five years of experience supporting cybersecurity teams for enterprise cybersecurity shared services programs or cloud programs
Experience with continuous monitoring for moderate- and high‑impact systems
Working knowledge of the following NIST Special Publications 800‑series (listed in priority): 800‑37 (Risk Management Framework) 800‑53 (Security & Privacy Controls) 800‑18 (System Security Plans) 800‑30 (Risk Assessment) 800‑137 (Continuous Monitoring)
Knowledge of Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), especially FIPS 199 (Security Categorization)
If no NIST experience, working knowledge of the DoD Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP) or DoD Information Assurance policy 8500.1 and the RMF
If no NIST or DITSCAP experience, working knowledge of NSA Information Assurance processes
Understanding of IT security principles, concepts, policies, and regulations
Ability to effectively document security controls
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting an ISSO or security compliance team
Experience with continuous monitoring and cATO activities
Familiarity with security tools such as vulnerability scanners, SIEM platforms, or configuration management solutions
Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and related security requirements
Understanding of FedRAMP, FISMA, or agency‑specific compliance frameworks
Technical background supporting interpretation of control implementations or system architecture
Experience with CISA’s Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program

Responsibilities

Support ISSO team activities related to continuous monitoring and ongoing security compliance
Conduct security control assessments in alignment with NIST RMF (SP 800‑53, 800‑37) and federal security requirements
Support the development and execution of security impact assessments to evaluate system changes and their effect on system risk posture
Assist with maintaining and updating system security documentation, including SSPs, POA&Ms, and security control evidence
Perform routine security reviews, vulnerability tracking, and control assessments
Help evaluate system categorization and control selection in alignment with FIPS 199 and NIST RMF guidelines
Coordinate with technical teams to gather security evidence and ensure continuous monitoring requirements are met
Track and report on security risks, remediation progress, and compliance status
Support preparation for audits, assessments, and internal security reviews
Participate in the system lifecycle process by integrating NIST 800‑37 Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities into appropriate phases
Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments related to system architecture changes