Zero Trust Engineer

Zero Trust Engineer

Category:
Software Development/ Engineering

Main location:
United States, Tennessee, Knoxville

Position : J

Employment Type:

Full Time

CGI Federal is a leader in providing IT and cybersecurity solutions, dedicated to supporting mission‑critical federal government initiatives. We are committed to enhancing national security and strengthening government operations through innovative technology, advanced analytics, and expert collaboration. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering secure, modern, and resilient solutions that empower our federal government client's mission.

Engineer and operationalize Zero Trust across identity, device, network, and data—implementing MFA, PAM, least‑privilege access, segmentation/micro‑segmentation, and control integrations with SOC telemetry.

This position is located in our Knoxville, TN office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

• Implement conditional access/MFA, just‑in‑time/just‑enough admin, and PAM controls.
• Design segmentation/micro‑segmentation; reduce attack surface across hybrid/cloud.
• Integrate EDR, DLP/CASB/SWG/ZTNA with SIEM/SOAR; embed forensic tooling for attack reconstruction.
• Conduct risk assessments; author policy/SOPs; support Zero Trust governance, audits, and improvements.

• 3-5 years in systems/security engineering; identity, endpoint, and network security expertise.
• Scripting/automation (Power Shell, Terraform); policy design and enforcement.
• Hands‑on experience with PAM, MFA, conditional access, segmentation.
• Security clearance:
  Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust (or higher per client).
• US Citizenship or Green Card Required, with eligibility to obtain a public trust clearance.

• Bachelor's; AZ‑500/SC‑300/CCSP or vendor ZTA credentials a plus.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $63,700.00 - $.

• 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

• Cloud Computing
• Security Analysis
• Cyber
• Security Architecture

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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