CARE Monitoring Analyst - U.S. Citizenship

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J - Permanent Full Time

CARE Alert Monitoring Analyst - U.S. Citizenship Required

Cyber Security

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

CGI Federal is a leading provider of IT and cybersecurity solutions, committed to supporting mission‑critical federal initiatives. We enhance national security and strengthen government operations through innovative technology, advanced analytics, and expert collaboration. In this role, you will help deliver secure, modern, and resilient solutions that empower our federal government clients.

This role follows a Panama schedule: two days on/two days off, followed by three days on/three days off, with 12‑hour shifts. Employees remain on the same shift for three months before rotating. Day‑shift employees are expected to work onsite in the Fairfax office at least three days per week, while night‑shift employees may work fully remote.

• Interpret alerts, recommend remediation steps, and assist with response and recovery activities when appropriate.
• Investigate incidents to determine impact, threat mechanisms, and associated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Own the response and remediation actions for each alert.
• Clearly communicate alert details and CARE recommendations to technical and management stakeholders.
• Develop appropriate response actions and guide agencies through incident response.
• Create remediation plans and document them in playbooks.
• Develop response and remediation templates.
• Collaborate with a TIA to produce Tech Notes and Agency Advisories.
• Provide EDR subject matter expertise for effective implementations.
• Assist with response and recovery efforts as needed.
• Document lessons learned and best practices and review with CARE Directors.
• Validate alerts for accurate true‑positive determination.
• Pivot to Max support with appropriate detail.
• Support CARE Directors in advancing the CARE mission and vision.
• Support CISA and CETH as required.

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Successful background check required and ability to obtain and maintain a DHS/CISA EOD/Public Trust clearance.
• Security+ certification.

• Network+.
• Elastic Certified Engineer.
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
• CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+).
• SANS GIAC Incident Handler (GCIH).
• EC‑Council Certified Incident Handler (E|CIH).

A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $79,600.00 to $.

• 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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