Description
We are looking for Security Architect an immediate need. This is a client-facing role the candidate will have regular interactions with various client managers.
- Drive and help lead cloud security strategy, tools, training, processes, and tactics
- Lead the secure design and development of Cognizant clients and to help oversee the operational security of Cloud products in production.
- The Security Architect will work with CTS Engineering and Development teams around the world to continuously improve the security posture of all cloud products and services in alignment with Cognizant and client Security policies, standards, and processes as well as local, regional and international cloud security standards and regulations.
- Perform cybersecurity control and risk assessments of proposed and existing product and infrastructure architecture for compliance with Cognizant client requirements and security best practices, recommending technical, administrative and physical remediations and mitigations for identified risks and vulnerabilities..Develop service security and compliance requirements for applications in the cloud..Design and develop security architectures and perform architecture design reviews..Provide proper security assessments for complex CI/CD pipelines
- implement, maintain and improve existing industry best practices of cloud security controls such as:
- Monitoring & LoggingoIdentity and Access management to Incident Response & ForensicsoWAF, RASP, SIEM, IDS/IPS, etc.Provide guidance to application teams on defining and prioritizing development of secure cloud infrastructure both in AWS and Azure..Acquire relevant knowledge, remain up to date, and be involved with the cloud security community at Cognizant
Qualifications
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $130K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
***Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network assists Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to leverage the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and commitment to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service.
**Applicants are required to be eligible to work lawfully in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (such as an H-1B visa) for this opportunity