Cloud Information Systems Security Officer (Cloud ISSO) - Senior Level
CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc., huntsville, al, United States
**Cloud Information Systems Security Officer (Cloud ISSO) - Senior Level**
**Category:** Cyber Security
**Main location:** United States, District of Columbia, Washington
**Alternate Location(s):** United States, Alabama, Huntsville
United States, West Virginia, Clarksburg
**Position ID:** J
**Employment Type:** Full Time
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**Position Description:**
US CITIZENSHIP AND ACTIVE TOP SECRET OR TS/SCI CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED
CGI Federal is seeking a Senior Cloud Information Systems Security Officer (Cloud ISSO) to lead cloud compliance and RMF activities across AWS, Azure, and hybrid federal environments. The Senior Cloud ISSO serves as the security lead for cloud authorization packages, continuous monitoring programs, and cloud‑security governance. This role advises system owners and cloud architects on control requirements, risk posture, and cloud‑security best practices.
**Your future duties and responsibilities:**
- Lead development, review, and approval of cloud RMF packages (SSP, SAR, POA&M).
- Oversee cloud vulnerability and compliance programs using ACAS/Nessus, Tenable, CSPM tools.
- Direct cloud continuous monitoring activities, including dashboards, evidence, and monthly reporting.
- Provide authoritative guidance on cloud control inheritance, shared‑responsibility models, and boundary definitions.
- Conduct cloud configuration and compliance assessments using STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and automated tools.
- Serve as principal security advisor to cloud engineering teams.
- Represent cloud security posture during audits, briefings, and cross‑agency discussions.
- Mentor junior and mid‑level ISSOs and contribute to process improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred).
- 7+ years of cybersecurity or RMF experience, including substantial work with AWS/Azure.
- Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
**Required qualifications to be successful in this role:**
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred).
- 7+ years of cybersecurity or RMF experience, including substantial work with AWS/Azure.
- Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
- Expertise with RMF, NIST 800‑53, and cloud security architectures.
- Strong experience guiding cloud control implementation and documentation.
Preferred Certifications
Strongly Preferred:
- CISSP
- CCSP
- CASP+ CE
Cloud Certifications (Highly Valuable):
- AWS Solutions Architect - Associate/Professional
- AWS Security Specialty
- Azure Security Engineer AZ‑500
- Azure Architect AZ‑305
Additional Useful Certifications:
- CISM
- GCIH, GCED
- DoD 8140/8570 IAM/IASAE‑II/III certifications
Technical Familiarity
- AWS/Azure security services (IAM, KMS, Network Security Groups, logging).
- CSPM tools (Security Hub, Defender for Cloud).
- ACAS/Nessus, Tenable, STIGs, CIS Benchmarks.
- Cloud SIEM integration (Sentinel, Splunk).
- DevSecOps workflows and automated control validation.
- Ability to influence design, boundary definitions, and cloud risk decisions.
Due to the nature of this government contract, US Citizenship is required.
\#CGIFederalJob
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**Skills:**
+ Information Security Mgmt
**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 . 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! Clickhere ( 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 CGI's legal duty to furnish information.
**Category:** Cyber Security
**Main location:** United States, District of Columbia, Washington
**Alternate Location(s):** United States, Alabama, Huntsville
United States, West Virginia, Clarksburg
**Position ID:** J
**Employment Type:** Full Time
U.S. - CGI Federal roles - What we do matters ( playing this video you consent to Google/YouTube processing your data and using cookies -Learn more (xweb.asp?clid=21001&page=cookiespolicy#integrationofyoutube) .
**Position Description:**
US CITIZENSHIP AND ACTIVE TOP SECRET OR TS/SCI CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED
CGI Federal is seeking a Senior Cloud Information Systems Security Officer (Cloud ISSO) to lead cloud compliance and RMF activities across AWS, Azure, and hybrid federal environments. The Senior Cloud ISSO serves as the security lead for cloud authorization packages, continuous monitoring programs, and cloud‑security governance. This role advises system owners and cloud architects on control requirements, risk posture, and cloud‑security best practices.
**Your future duties and responsibilities:**
- Lead development, review, and approval of cloud RMF packages (SSP, SAR, POA&M).
- Oversee cloud vulnerability and compliance programs using ACAS/Nessus, Tenable, CSPM tools.
- Direct cloud continuous monitoring activities, including dashboards, evidence, and monthly reporting.
- Provide authoritative guidance on cloud control inheritance, shared‑responsibility models, and boundary definitions.
- Conduct cloud configuration and compliance assessments using STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and automated tools.
- Serve as principal security advisor to cloud engineering teams.
- Represent cloud security posture during audits, briefings, and cross‑agency discussions.
- Mentor junior and mid‑level ISSOs and contribute to process improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred).
- 7+ years of cybersecurity or RMF experience, including substantial work with AWS/Azure.
- Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
**Required qualifications to be successful in this role:**
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred).
- 7+ years of cybersecurity or RMF experience, including substantial work with AWS/Azure.
- Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
- Expertise with RMF, NIST 800‑53, and cloud security architectures.
- Strong experience guiding cloud control implementation and documentation.
Preferred Certifications
Strongly Preferred:
- CISSP
- CCSP
- CASP+ CE
Cloud Certifications (Highly Valuable):
- AWS Solutions Architect - Associate/Professional
- AWS Security Specialty
- Azure Security Engineer AZ‑500
- Azure Architect AZ‑305
Additional Useful Certifications:
- CISM
- GCIH, GCED
- DoD 8140/8570 IAM/IASAE‑II/III certifications
Technical Familiarity
- AWS/Azure security services (IAM, KMS, Network Security Groups, logging).
- CSPM tools (Security Hub, Defender for Cloud).
- ACAS/Nessus, Tenable, STIGs, CIS Benchmarks.
- Cloud SIEM integration (Sentinel, Splunk).
- DevSecOps workflows and automated control validation.
- Ability to influence design, boundary definitions, and cloud risk decisions.
Due to the nature of this government contract, US Citizenship is required.
\#CGIFederalJob
\#LI-DD1
**Skills:**
+ Information Security Mgmt
**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 . 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! Clickhere ( 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 CGI's legal duty to furnish information.