Cyber Security Engineer – Entry Level

Are you driven to help protect critical systems and strengthen cybersecurity defenses for missionfocused clients Do you enjoy solving technical challenges working with modern security tools and learning how emerging technologies enhance detection prevention and response

If so CGI offers a place where you can grow your career build your skills and make a real impact from day one.

As an Entry Level Cyber Security Engineer youll work with cross functional teams to support the design deployment configuration and maintenance of cybersecurity tools and capabilities. Youll gain hands on experience with modern security tools technical platforms and AI enabled workflows while building strong foundations in cyber engineering automation and the responsible use of emerging technologies.

Fall Application Period: Monday August 24 2026 - Friday October 2 2026

How Youll Make an Impact
Develop a strong understanding of your clients industry mission technology landscape and cybersecurity objectives.
Build trusted relationships by asking thoughtful questions actively listening and clearly communicating ideas.
Collaborate with clients and crossfunctional teams to support the design configuration and implementation of cybersecurity solutions.
Assist with deploying configuring and maintaining security tools and technologies such as endpoint protection vulnerability scanners firewalls or network access controls.
Support integration and troubleshooting activities to help ensure secure reliable communication paths and system connectivity across environments.
Create and maintain clear accurate technical documentation related to architectures configurations processes and security controls.
Assist in applying continuous monitoring practices by collecting and reviewing security logs telemetry or system data.
Use AIenabled security tools such as automated threat detection anomaly detection or predictive analytics platforms to support monitoring analysis and decision making.
Support the evaluation and integration of AI/ML capabilities to enhance cybersecurity automation monitoring and workflow efficiency.
Apply responsible AI practices by validating AIgenerated outputs and considering accuracy privacy security transparency and appropriate human oversight when using AIenabled tools and models.
Communicate findings and recommendations clearly translating technical concepts into language that cross-functional audiences can understand.
Collaborate with technical and nontechnical stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to share information document progress and support secure solution delivery.

What Youll Bring
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science Information Security Systems Engineering or a related field with exposure to cybersecurity concepts.
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD/Public Trust clearance.
Curiosity professionalism and a strong desire for continuous learning.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with comfort navigating ambiguity and complex information.
Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify and explain complex ideas.
Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with cross functional teams.
Exposure to cybersecurity engineering concepts security technologies scripting or automation tools or modern technical platforms through coursework internships research competitions or personal projects is preferred but not required.
Ability to apply foundational cybersecurity principles and methods to solve narrowly defined technical problems and support secure engineering activities.
Interest in learning and responsibly using AIenabled tools automation platforms and modern cybersecurity technologies to support secure engineering analysis documentation and solution delivery

#CGIEarlyCareers

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 and 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 is $63700 - $123800.

Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll 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. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll 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.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll 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 teamone 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 . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.

We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members.

All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements and in accordance with applicable laws some background investigations may include a credit check. 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 CGIs legal duty to furnish information.