Junior Cybersecurity Specialist

Junior Cybersecurity Specialist

Launch your cybersecurity career as a Junior Cybersecurity Specialist supporting the protection and resilience of enterprise systems. In this role you will focus on learning, analysis, and supporting day to day security operations across a dynamic environment. Specialists will learn and apply modern security practices, gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, and support security monitoring, vulnerability management, and compliance activities. This position is ideal for early-career professionals who are eager to grow, contribute to real-world security operations, and develop foundational skills under the mentorship of experienced cybersecurity practitioners.

This position is located in our Lafayette, Louisiana or Knoxville, TN office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. Due to the nature of government contracts, US citizenship is required.

Your future duties and responsibilities include: assisting in monitoring, analyzing, and triaging security events, alerts, and incidents; supporting vulnerability scanning, patch tracking, and remediation validation using tools such as Qualys, Sonar Qube, or similar; helping maintain and enforce security policies, procedures, and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, FISMA, Section 508); participating in internal audits, risk assessments, and incident response exercises; collaborating with IT, development, and operations teams to promote secure practices within Dev Sec Ops  and CI/CD workflows;

supporting identity and access management activities, including user provisioning and access reviews; assisting in documenting incidents, compliance findings, security recommendations, and reporting for leadership; staying current with emerging cybersecurity threats, attack techniques, and defensive best practices; participating in continuous training, upskilling, and mentorship opportunities; and presenting technical concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences when needed.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role include: a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience); 0–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or IT security (internships, academic projects, or entry-level jobs qualify); familiarity with security tools such as Qualys, Sonar Qube, Splunk, or comparable technologies; foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat analysis, and incident response concepts;

awareness of security compliance frameworks and standards (NIST, FISMA, Section 508); experience with version control (Git) or exposure to CI/CD tools (Azure Dev Ops) preferred; strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills; eligibility to meet required security and residency requirements.

What you can expect from us:
Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect, and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

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