Cybersecurity Engineer (Remote)

This is an onsite position open to any qualified applicant in the United States.
About the group:
Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS) is all about accepting digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the constantly evolving needs of the digital era. Our broad approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to lead the business in a secure environment.

You must be legally authorized to work in United States without the need of employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future *

Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer (Remote)
Roles & Responsibilities:
Security Hardening Development

Develop and maintain security baselines for all IT assets, including endpoints, servers, network devices, cloud platforms, mobile devices, and IAM systems.

Align security baselines with industry standards such as CIS Benchmarks, NIST, and organizational policies.

Compliance Monitoring

Implement and handle tools for continuous compliance monitoring across all IT environments.

Ensure all systems are continuously supervised for compliance with security baselines.

Policy and Procedure Development

Develop and carry out security policies and procedures related to configuration management, baseline adherence, and compliance.

Ensure that all security policies are up-to-date, clearly documented, and communicated effectively to relevant collaborators.

Documentation and Reporting

Maintain comprehensive documentation of security baselines, compliance processes, and remediation activities.

Prepare and present regular compliance reports to management and relevant partners.

Risk/ Threats

Integrate threat intelligence feeds into the compliance monitoring processes to anticipate and defend against emerging threats.

Adjust security baselines and hardening strategies based on current threat landscapes and intelligence reports.

Participate in the organization’s change management process to ensure that all changes to IT assets are evaluated for security impact and compliance.

Required Qualifications:

Three or More of: GIAC Certified, CCSK, OCSP, CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), Cloud Certified (AWS (Amazon Web Services), GCP security engineer, Azure security engineer, CEH, ITIL, Microsoft Certification, Security+ or other related security certification

6-8 years’ experience in a cyber security role

Broad and in-depth knowledge of cyber security technologies

5 years’ experience in cyber security solutions

Proficiency in secure baseline configuration and network security architecture design

Extensive experience planning and deploying both business and IT initiatives and experience with architecture and implementations of IT/OT Security solutions.

Proven ability to drive security processes, remediation, and standards within a sophisticated business environment while maintaining continuity of business operations.

Comprehensive technical knowledge of all areas within IT plus a comprehensive understanding of all business functions and how their processes and resources interact is required.

Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until 09/29/2024.
The annual salary for this position is between $ 114,500.00 – $ 134,000.00 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Cognizant is committed to ensuring that all current and prospective associates are afforded equal opportunities and treatment and a work environment free of harassment.
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 demonstrate the leadership, dedication, integrity, and commitment to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service.
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