Practice - CIS - Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services
About Cloud Infrastructure & Security Services: Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about embracing digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the digital era. Our holistic approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to run the business in a secure environment.
Job Summary
The Network Security Architect will serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all Zscaler services, with a special emphasis on zero-trust design and architectures, particularly Zscaler Private Access. Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network architectures that align with zero-trust principles, ensuring robust access controls and seamless integration with enterprise systems. The architect will collaborate closely with IT and security teams to define security requirements, resolve complex incidents, and lead root cause analysis, while also recommending and implementing preventive measures.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
In this role, you will:
· Lead the architectural design and deployment of zero-trust network access solutions using Zscaler Private Access and other Zscaler services.
· Act as the Zscaler SME for all services, providing expert guidance on policies, configurations, PAC files, application profiles, and forwarding profiles.
· Oversee the creation, updating, and optimisation of PAC (Proxy Auto-Configuration) files for efficient and secure internet traffic routing.
· Develop and manage application and forwarding profiles to support secure business application connectivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement best practice preventive measures.
· Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Zscaler and network security technologies, advising on and implementing industry best practices.
· Document architectural decisions, policies, and procedures, and ensure effective communication with multicultural teams.
What you need to have to be considered
· Extensive experience in designing and managing Zscaler solutions, especially in large enterprise environments.
· Deep understanding of zero-trust security architecture, Zscaler Private Access, and related technologies.
· Strong background in network security concepts, protocols, and troubleshooting methodologies.
· Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural and global team environment.
· Relevant certifications (e.g., Zscaler Certified Professional, CCNP Security) are highly desirable.
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Applications will be accepted until 22 May 2026.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $[114,500 -134,000] depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, 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
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
