CARE Alert Monitoring Analyst - U.S. Citizenship Required

Company: CGI
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

U.S. - CGI Federal roles - Keeping Americans safe By playing this video you consent to Google/YouTube processing your data and using cookies – Learn more . Position Description: CGI is one of the top five largest global IT companies, operating across 40 countries and offering endless opportunities to expand and grow. As a CGI Federal member, you will have the opportunity to become a CGI shareholder and join a family of 90,000 members strong. CGI Federal has an exciting opportunity for a Next-Gen Alert Monitoring Analyst (AMA) to join the CDM shared services program. You will be part of the Cyber Analysis and Research Engineering (CARE) security team, working to improve the security posture of a wide range of agencies by identifying and helping to mitigate cyber risks. We are looking for a skilled professional to actively monitor activity across networks, endpoints, and applications; identify potential security threats through log analysis and alert investigations; and respond to security alerts by analyzing suspicious behavior, correlating data across multiple systems, and escalating critical issues to the appropriate teams. A strong understanding of network protocols, application security, and intrusion detection is essential. This position is located in one of CGI Federal's offices in Fairfax, VA or Lafayette, LA; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. You will be required to work in a CGI Federal office two days per week. Your future duties and responsibilities: • Interpret and investigate incidents to understand impact and threat mechanisms, and map associated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). • Actively monitor logs and dashboards that pull data from network, application, and endpoint sensors. • Identify potential security threats through log analysis and alert investigations and respond to alerts by analyzing suspicious activity. • Correlate data across different systems and escalate critical issues to the appropriate teams. • Own the response and remediation portion of every alert. • Ensure each alert description and CARE recommendation is clearly articulated to both technical and management personnel. • Develop appropriate response actions as part of guided response activities for agencies in the context of specific security incidents. • Engage with agencies through established communication channels to guide them through response actions. • Develop possible remediation plans for specific security incidents and document them as part of playbooks. • Create response and remediation templates. • Collaborate with Threat Intelligence Analysts to develop technical notes and agency advisories. • Provide subject matter expertise for effective EDR, Mobile Threat Management, and IDaaS implementations. • Assist with response and recovery actions when appropriate. • Document lessons learned and best practices as part of daily operations and review them with CARE Directors. • Validate each alert to determine true positive status. • Assist CARE Directors with executing the CARE mission and vision. Required qualifications to be successful in this role: The Alert Monitoring Analyst should acquire and maintain (through continuing education credits) at least two of the following certifications: • Security and Network • Elastic or Splunk Certified Engineer • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) • SANS GIAC Incident Handler (GCIH) • EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (E|CIH) Desired qualifications / non?essential skills: • Team-oriented with excellent attention to detail 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 $79,600.00 - $194,000.00. 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-MC3 DHSCareers Skills: Computer Security English Cyber Security Certification 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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