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
Looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst with 5–7 years of experience in security controls assessment and gap analysis. The role involves assessing controls, identifying gaps, and driving remediation efforts across applications and business processes.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
In this role, you will:
· Perform control and gap assessments aligned to NIST, NIST CSF, CIS, ISO 27001, and SOC
· Evaluate controls across access management, data security, application security, SIEM, DBAM, and related domains
· Document findings, recommend remediation, and track closure
· Prepare reports, dashboards, and KPIs for program leadership
· Work with stakeholders (technical and non-technical) to communicate risks and requirements
· Manage assessments and workflows in ServiceNow GRC and support platform enhancements
What you need to have to be considered
· 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity related projects with a strong experience in controls assessment and security concepts
· Hands-on ServiceNow GRC experience (assessments + requirement gathering)
· Good communication, reporting, and documentation skills
· Knowledge of AI security and governance (NIST AI RMF, OWASP LLM)
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Applications will be accepted until 1 Jun 2026.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $[85,000 - 100,000] 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
· Long-term/Short-term Disability
· Paid Parental Leave
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.
