Security Engineer (Junior) Category: Cyber Security
Main location: United States, Tennessee, Knoxville
Position ID:J0626-2571
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Description: 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.
Support deployment, testing, and operation of secure platforms and telemetry pipelines feeding SOC visibility. You'll help connect agents, validate data quality, and assist with remediation and hardening efforts.
***This position is located in our Knoxville, TN office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable***
Your future duties and responsibilities: . Deploy/validate security tooling (EDR/DLP/log agents); ensure high-quality telemetry.
. Assist with hardening, patching, and vulnerability remediation; document changes and tests.
. Troubleshoot integrations; support change control; maintain inventories and runbooks.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role: . 0-3 years in systems/security engineering; Windows/Linux hardening, cloud fundamentals, scripting.
. Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration.
. 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.
Desired qualifications:
. Bachelor's; AWS/Azure Architect, CISSP, CCSP preferred.
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 $139,300.00.
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: - Cloud Computing
- Security Analysis
- Cyber
- Security Architecture
