Lead Security Developer

CGI

$127K — $251K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Computer Science.
  • 9+ years of secure software development experience.
  • Security+ or relevant development certifications required.
  • Experience with modern programming languages and CI/CD toolchains is a plus.
  • Knowledge of secure coding standards and DevSecOps automation preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop secure software components and automation frameworks for cybersecurity operations.
  • Integrate application security testing into development pipelines.
  • Enhance CI/CD automation to ensure secure development practices.
  • Build APIs and integrations to improve tool interoperability and security visibility.
  • Support vulnerability remediation and secure code review processes.
  • Develop secure design patterns for AI/ML pipelines and associated security controls.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive insurance options from day one of employment.
  • Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and share purchase plan.
  • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days.
  • Paid parental leave to support family needs.
  • Opportunities for learning and tuition assistance.
  • Wellness and well-being programs for employees.
Full Job Description
Lead Security Developer

Category: Software Development/ Engineering

Main location: United States, District of Columbia, Washington

Position ID:J0726-0100

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

The IS Security Developer III leads enterprise secure software development and automation efforts, defining and implementing secure coding standards, engineering security tooling integrations, and strengthening CI/CD pipelines across Treasury environments. This role ensures applications and code deployments meet high security, compliance, and resilience standards.
This position is located in our Fairfax, VA or Lafayette, LA or Knoxville, TN office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Develop secure software components and automation frameworks supporting enterprise cybersecurity operations.
Integrate application security testing (SAST, DAST, SCA) into development pipelines.
Enhance CI/CD automation to enforce secure development practices and validate code quality.
Build APIs and integrations to strengthen tool interoperability and security visibility.
Support vulnerability remediation and secure code review processes.
Develop secure design patterns and automation supporting AI/ML pipelines and model security controls.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
9+ years secure software development experience.
Security+ or relevant development certifications.
Desired qualifications/non essential skills required:
Experience with modern programming languages and CI/CD toolchains.
Knowledge of secure coding standards and DevSecOps automation.
Familiarity with AI/ML security patterns.
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 $127,500.00 $251,100.00.
CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. 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
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Skills:
  • Application Development
  • Computer security
  • Security Certification
  • Vulnerability assessment(IAVA)
  • Application Design
  • AWS API Gateway


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