Fairfax, VA, US
4 hours ago
SME - Security ISSO
Position Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Security Subject Matter Expert to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of our client’s information systems and data, as well as developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and standards.

As a Security Subject Matter Expert, you will work closely with various project managers and client’s to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal Government, and HUD rules and regulations, and IT security standards (FedRAMP, NIST, FISMA, FISCAM, etc.). Manages all the security requirements on new or enhanced systems, applications and infrastructure changes with robust security testing to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities and weaknesses. Ensures that all information systems are functional and secure in order to protect information and prevent unauthorized access. Ensures all SA&A artifacts are complete, updated and reviewed annually.

This position is located in our Fairfax, VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

The selected candidate is responsible for maintaining the Authorization to Operate (ATO) status of information systems based on the NIST Special Publication guidelines and ITIL guidelines.

The position puts emphasis on integrating security within configuration management (CM) and different system development lifecycle (SDLC) processes (Waterfall, Agile, DevSecOps). It also provides guidance, processes, and procedures for achieving and maintaining compliance with Federal laws and regulations.

The candidate is expected to work with minimal supervision, lead teams, accept greater responsibility for completion of assignments, commensurate with level of experience.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

(a) Due to the nature of the contract requirements, US citizenship and successful passing of CGI background check is required prior to beginning work. In addition, candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Federal Government Public Trust clearance.
(b) Bachelor's degree and minimum of 8 years of experience working on cybersecurity teams for enterprise cybersecurity shared services programs or Cloud programs.
(c) Continuous monitoring experience with moderate and high impact systems.
(d) Extensive experience with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications 800 series (listed in priority): 800-37 (Risk Management Framework), 800-53 (Security & Privacy Controls), 800-18 (System Security Plans), 800-30 (Risk Assessment), 800-137 (Continuous Monitoring), Federal Processing Standards (FIPS), especially 199 (Security Categorization).
(e) Implement policy and processes into continuous monitoring to maintain the system ATO. Experience supporting active Federal Information Security Certification and Accreditation (C&A) and Risk Management Framework.
(f) Significant experience producing Information Security Documentations such as Systems Security Plans and developing and maintaining documentation outlining system operating environments (overall mission, floor layout, hardware configuration, software, type of information processed, user organizations and security clearances, operating mode, interconnections to other systems/networks of users, their security personnel, and associated responsibilities) for systems which they are responsible.
(g) Experience developing, supporting and providing security incident reports, equipment/software inventories, operating instructions, technical vulnerability reports, contingency plans and reports.
(h) Experience coordinating and conducting regular system security audits in support of compliance with the overall System Security Plan to maintain Authority to Operate status.
(i) Experience brief

Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required:
Having all of these certifications is a big plus.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Risk and Information Systems Controller (CRISC)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) and GIAC Security Essentials












































































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 license 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 $122,200.00 - $235,200.00.

At CGI we call our professionals “members” to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company.
CGI’s benefits 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 maternity and parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Member assistance and wellness programs
Due to the nature of this government contract, US Citizenship is required.
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Skills: CyberIT SecurityThreat Risk AssessmentVulnerability Testing (IAVT) What you can expect from us:

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