Position Description

Join CGI's security modernization team as an Information Protection Architect leading the evolution of enterprise data protection strategy. In this critical role, you will define and implement technical controls to classify, secure, and govern sensitive information across Microsoft 365, Azure, and legacy repositories. Your leadership will directly support regulatory compliance, data minimization, cost optimization, and risk reduction initiatives in a fast-evolving hybrid cloud environment.

This position can be located in most of our US CSG offices, however a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Architect and implement Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MIP) solutions to classify and secure sensitive information across email, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, and on-premises file shares.
• Define and implement sensitivity labeling, auto-labeling, and data loss prevention (DLP) policies aligned to the Client's data classification taxonomy (Restricted, Highly Restricted, etc.).
• Lead the archival and purging effort for stale data (unaccessed for 3+ years) in non-systems-of-record repositories to minimize unnecessary exposure.
• Replace existing Symantec DLP capabilities with Microsoft-native security configurations while enhancing policy enforcement.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define protected categories (PII, PHI, financials, Board documents, etc.) and design Purview policies accordingly.
• Design and roll out governance procedures for data retention, legal holds, purging, and archiving of sensitive content.
• Develop monitoring, alerting, and reporting dashboards for data access violations and policy enforcement gaps.
• Conduct operational knowledge transfer sessions and document all configurations, policies, workflows, and exception handling processes
  
  

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

• 12+ years of cybersecurity or information governance experience, with 5+ years specializing in data protection.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft 365 security architecture, especially Purview Information Protection, Sensitivity Labels, and DLP.
• Hands-on experience replacing legacy DLP solutions and implementing modern data security in hybrid cloud environments.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (HIPAA, PCI DSS, GLBA) and data residency/compliance requirements.
• Strong background in designing security governance workflows for data retention, access management, and incident handling.
• Ability to work collaboratively across business, legal, IT, and compliance teams.
  
  

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Management, or related field

CGI anticipates accepting applications for this position through May 30, 2025.

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 $79,300-$145.500

CGI’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

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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.

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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.