CGI Federal is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Incident Response Administrator to support the Army PL ALTESS contract on site in Radford, Virginia. The role centers on managing SIEM systems, dashboards, threat detection, and security compliance across DoD and Army programs, leveraging a decade of experience in cybersecurity and incident response. The position offers a salary range of USD 127,500 to 251,100 per year.
Responsibilities
- Manage Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, including deploying, installing, maintaining infrastructure, and monitoring events in accordance with Army Business System Log Data Policy and other DoD/Army requirements.
- Create SIEM dashboards to provide clear visualizations of security events, enabling near real-time detection of anomalies and investigation of threats.
- Monitor SIEM dashboards to detect threats and anomalies, investigate events, and escalate as necessary.
- Assess and develop reporting requirements to support audits and security controls, provide Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) support, and monitor DoD and Army web application security standards and best practices.
- Review Army Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs), coordinate with Army Cyber Security Service Providers, participate in SW Assurance reviews, and evaluate Information Systems Design Plans for compliance with security regulations, policies, and industry best practices.
Requirements
- Cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, ISSEP, Security+, CEH, or other recognized credential.
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
- 10+ years of experience in Cybersecurity and Incident Response or related areas.
- Extensive experience managing SIEM systems, including ingesting data and maintaining relevance for security monitoring.
- Proficiency in creating and managing SIEM dashboards for security event visualization.
- Strong ability to monitor and investigate security events and anomalies.
- Experience developing reporting requirements for audits and security controls.
- Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and managing SSL/TLS certificates.
- Familiarity with DoD and Army web application security standards and best practices.
- Ability to review and respond to Army CTOs.
- Experience coordinating with Cyber Security Service Providers for audit logs and incident response.
- Participation in SW Assurance reviews for application audit log validation.
- Ability to review and evaluate Information Systems Design Plans and related documents for security compliance.
Technologies
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and SSL/TLS certificates
- Army enterprise monitoring tools
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive insurance options
- 401(k) plan with matching contributions and a 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
Position Description
CGI Federal is looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Incident Response Administrator (Information Assurance Engineer - Senior) to help support a program on the Army PL ALTESS contract. PL ALTESS, the Product Lead for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Enterprise Systems and Services, is a key U.S. Army organization providing IT services and support to the Army and Department of Defense. As a managed service provider, ALTESS delivers infrastructure, platform, and application services.
What You Can Expect From Us
Together, as owners, CGI fosters an environment where meaningful insights drive action. Life at CGI is built on ownership, teamwork, respect, and belonging. You are invited to act as an owner from day one, collaborating to turn ideas into practical solutions while helping shape the company’s strategy. CGI Partners are valued for their contributions and the collective success they create.
Skills
Cyb.Sec.Eng. (Sensor /Device)
