Cybersecurity Engineer (4)

Company: CGI
Location: Columbus
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

Position Description: CGI is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer who will play a critical role in resolving complex information assurance challenges and integrating cutting-edge electronic processes to tackle total system and technology problems inherent to IA requirements. This position is located in Columbus, OH. Your future duties and responsibilities: In this role, you'll be at the forefront of integrating electronic processes and methodologies to resolve comprehensive system and technology challenges related to Information Assurance (IA) requirements. Your analytical expertise will be critical in identifying and addressing workflow, organizational, and planning issues, ensuring that systems remain secure and responsive. Key responsibilities include: . Analyzing threat information from multiple sources including logs, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), intelligence reports, and vendor sites. Creating customized dashboards and developing ES rules, reports, dashboards, data monitors, active channels, and trends using Splunk ES to identify and elevate high-threat items. . Administering and maintaining the Splunk ES infrastructure, including backend database support, upgrades, and daily maintenance. . Providing security engineering support across planning, design, development, testing, demonstration, and integration of information systems. . Acting as a key resource and advisor for CERT Incident Handlers (IH) and site Information Assurance Managers (IAM), ensuring robust incident response and data mining optimizations. Required qualifications to be successful in this role: * Seven (7) years of relevant IT experience * DOD Secret Clearance * Must be eligible for IT I * Relevant certification meeting DOD 8570/8140 IAT level III * Relevant certification meeting DOD 8570/8140 CND-IS * Computing Environment: Linux, Splunk Administrator * Experience creating custom dashboards and reports in Splunk using threat data. * Experience in the integration and sustainment of Splunk Core and Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) 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 CGIFederalJob LI-PC1 Skills: Cyber English Linux IT Security 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. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. 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. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. 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CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances. CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.

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