Summer 2026 Co-op Cloud Security Specialist (4 Months) Billingual

Position Description:

Position Description
The Cloud Security Specialist is responsible for designing implementing and maintaining robust security measures to protect cloud-based infrastructure applications and data. This role collaborates closely with IT DevOps and compliance teams to ensure that cloud environments are secure compliant and aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Start Date: May 2026
Application Deadline: January 30 2026

Perks of Being a CGI Co-op:
Participate in monthly socials to meet co-ops across the country.
Access professional development workshops hosted by domain experts on topics ranging from how to be a top consultant how to apply the agile methodology data & analytics and more!

To learn more about CGI and hear from our Co-ops and New Grads visit future duties and responsibilities:

Cloud Security Strategy and Implementation:

Develop and implement a comprehensive cloud security strategy in line with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
Design and deploy security architectures for cloud-based applications and services.
Ensure secure configuration and management of cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS Azure Google Cloud).

Risk Assessment and Management:

Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential security threats to cloud environments.
Implement and maintain security controls to mitigate identified risks and vulnerabilities.
Develop and enforce policies and procedures for cloud security risk management.
Security Monitoring and Incident Response:

Monitor cloud environments for security breaches incidents and anomalies using security information and event management (SIEM) tools.
Respond to and investigate security incidents providing timely resolution and mitigation.
Conduct post-incident analysis and develop strategies to prevent future incidents.
Compliance and Governance:

Ensure cloud environments comply with relevant security standards regulations and frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001 NIST GDPR HIPAA).
Develop and maintain documentation for cloud security policies procedures and guidelines.
Coordinate with internal and external auditors during security assessments and audits.
Collaboration and Training:

Collaborate with IT DevOps and development teams to integrate security best practices into cloud infrastructure and applications.
Provide training and guidance to employees on cloud security practices and awareness.
Stay current with the latest cloud security trends threats and technologies.
Automation and DevSecOps:

Implement security automation tools and scripts to streamline security processes and reduce manual effort.
Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous security throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Identity and Access Management (IAM):

Manage and configure IAM policies and roles to ensure appropriate access controls are in place.
Monitor and audit user access to cloud resources to detect and respond to unauthorized access attempts.
Encryption and Data Protection:

Implement encryption mechanisms to protect sensitive data in transit and at rest in cloud environments.
Ensure proper key management practices are followed for cloud-based encryption.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Knowledge/Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud.

Understanding of network security encryption and identity management in cloud environments.

Knowledge on security monitoring and incident response tools.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills:


Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools (e.g. Terraform CloudFormation).

Knowledge of container security and orchestration tools (e.g. Kubernetes Docker).

Understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements related to cloud security.





CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level geographic market experience and training and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $18-32/hour. This role is an existing vacancy.

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Skills:

• Cloud Computing
• Cloud Native Development
• Security

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