About Cognizant
Role Summary
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate and analyze escalated security incidents, including malware, phishing, insider threats, and advanced threats.
- Support and participate in incident response activities across all phases of the incident lifecycle.
- Utilize SIEM, UEBA, and related security tools to analyze logs, correlate events, and identify suspicious activity.
- Conduct proactive threat hunting by identifying indicators of compromise and abnormal behavior patterns.
- Collaborate with security engineering teams to tune and optimize detection tools to improve effectiveness and reduce false positives.
- Perform forensic analysis to determine scope, impact, and root cause of security incidents.
- Partner with governance, risk, and compliance teams to prioritize and track remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
- Develop clear and detailed incident reports with analysis and recommendations.
- Contribute to incident response playbooks, processes, and security documentation.
- Collaborate with and support other SOC analysts through knowledge sharing and operational coordination.
- Identify opportunities to improve security monitoring, response processes, and overall security posture.
Required Qualifications
- 2–6 years of experience in security operations, incident response, SOC analysis, or related cybersecurity roles.
- Hands‑on experience with SIEM and security analytics platforms.
- Ability to analyze complex security events and correlate multiple data sources.
- Working knowledge of threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring practices.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with security platforms such as Securonix, DLP solutions, EDR, and SOAR technologies.
- Scripting or automation experience (e.g., Python).
- Industry certifications such as Security+, GSEC, CySA+, or equivalent.
- Experience contributing to continuous improvement within a security operations environment.
Work Model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in our office in Blue Ash, Ohio. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Legal & Work Authorization
关于高知特 (Cognizant)
高知特(Cognizant)（纳斯达克代码：CTSH）作为一家AI Builder和相关技术服务提供商，致力于通过打造全栈AI解决方案，帮助企业将人工智能投资转化为实际价值。公司凭借深厚的行业经验、流程优化和工程技术专长，将企业独特的业务场景融入科技系统，赋能组织释放人才潜能，推动切实成果，并帮助全球企业在瞬息万变的环境中保持领先。如需了解更多详情，敬请访问 cognizant.ai 或关注@cognizant。
补充雇佣信息
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申请人可能需要通过现场面试或视频会议的方式参加面试。此外，候选人在每次面试时可能需要出示其当前所在州或政府签发的有效身份证件。
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