Cybersecurity Engineer

Job order - J - Permanent Full Time

Title CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER (4)

Category Cyber Security

City Columbus, Ohio, United States

CGI is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer who will play a critical role in resolving complex information assurance challenges and integrating cutting‑edge electronic processes to tackle total system and technology problems inherent to IA requirements. This position is located in Columbus, OH.

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of integrating electronic processes and methodologies to resolve comprehensive system and technology challenges related to Information Assurance (IA) requirements. Your analytical expertise will be critical in identifying and addressing workflow, organizational, and planning issues, ensuring that systems remain secure and responsive.

• Analyzing threat information from multiple sources including logs, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), intelligence reports, and vendor sites.
• Creating customized dashboards and developing ES rules, reports, dashboards, data monitors, active channels, and trends using Splunk ES to identify and elevate high‑threat items.
• Administering and maintaining the Splunk ES infrastructure, including backend database support, upgrades, and daily maintenance.
• Providing security engineering support across planning, design, development, testing, demonstration, and integration of information systems.
• Acting as a key resource and advisor for CERT Incident Handlers (IH) and site Information Assurance Managers (IAM), ensuring robust incident response and data mining optimizations.

• Seven (7) years of relevant IT experience
• DOD Secret Clearance
• Eligible for IT I
• Relevant certification meeting DOD 8570/8140 IAT level III
• Relevant certification meeting DOD 8570/8140 CND-IS
• Proficiency in Linux and Splunk Administration
• Experience creating custom dashboards and reports in Splunk using threat data.
• Experience in the integration and sustainment of Splunk Core and Splunk Enterprise Security (ES)

Compensation range: $ – $.

• 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

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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