Security Analyst

**We’re hiring**

At Cognizant we have an ideal opportunity for you to be part of one of the largest companies in the digital sector worldwide. A Great Place To Work where we look for people who contribute new ideas, experiencing a dynamic and growing environment. At Cognizant we promote an inclusive culture, where we value different perspectives providing career growth and development opportunities. #WelcomeToCognizant

We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to work supporting one of our clients as a** **Security Analyst**

As a Sr. Security Analyst, you'll be the escalation point for threat management in which junior analysts do not have skills to handle appropriately. You will perform program functions within a high-performance dynamic environment and required to adjust priorities of work based on changing operational needs and the evolving threat horizon.

**Responsibilities**
- Develop and maintain information security standards, processes, and guidelines
- Lead collection and management of information security operations metrics and measures
- Produce high quality outcomes and timely service delivery
- Mentor less senior information security and risk resources (e.g., Junior Analysts)
- Perform administration, testing, and remediation (including RCA) of security controls
- Collaborate with business teams to effectively predict, protect, and respond to security threats
- Conduct research and evaluation of new security technologies, processes, and methodologies

**Skills and Qualifications**

**Essential**
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or the equivalent combination of formal education, training, and experience
- Strong analytical skills and understanding of vulnerability detection methods
- Industry certifications from SANS, ISC2, ISACA or equivalent
- 3+ years of work experience directly supporting information security operations
- Experience working on a team to effectively respond to large scale / complex requests
- Strong analytical abilities, interpersonal skills, and verbal / written communication
- In-depth knowledge of system operations, networking, and devices
- Quickly adapts to changing events, reprioritizing efforts, and realign resources as needed
- Willingness to be on-call, work non-standard hours, and travel (up to 15%) when required
- Comfortable working in high stress and ambiguous environments
- Fluent in the English language

**Desired**
- Master’s degree
- Programming experience in any of the following: PostgreSQL, Python, Power BI, VB Script, or Power Shell
- Experience using global industry leading security solutions, platforms, and technologies
- Experience building out and maintaining cloud-based vulnerability management solutions
- Experience working independently to manage and effectively respond to security requests
- Experience developing and maintaining operations playbooks, run books, and performance measures
- Good knowledge of industry standards regarding vulnerability management, including Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) and Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
- Good knowledge of information security leading practices and techniques
- Good knowledge of networking protocols and log formats
- Effective time, prioritization, and workload management skills
- Experience working in validated environments (21 CFR Part 11)
- Experience working within a global or multi-tiered organization***

**Why Cognizant?**

Improve your career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide
Receive ongoing support and funding with training and development plans
Have a highly competitive benefits and salary package
Get the opportunity to work for leading global companies
We are committed to respecting human rights and build a better future by helping your minds and the environment
We invest in people and their wellbeing.

We create conditions for everyone to thrive. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or for any other reason covered.

At Cognizant we believe than our culture make us stronger
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