About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced and strategic Cyber Security (GRC) Architect to join our team at a manager level. The ideal candidate will oversee security monitoring, incident response, compliance, and procedure maintenance. This role requires a proactive leader with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various teams. The role is hybrid, but the candidate must be flexible with working hours as it involves 7x7 monitoring.
Key Responsibilities:
7x7days Security Monitoring & Alerting:
- Monitor the insurance client's environment and global threat landscape using ServiceNow, Splunk Phantom, and other tools.
- Translate security alerts into actionable information.
- Ensure the availability of security sensors and escalate issues as needed.
Incident Response:
- Triage and respond to security events, following documented procedures.
- Analyze alerts and escalate as necessary.
- Correlate logs and threat intelligence to identify potential threats.
- Respond to malware, scam, and phishing alerts.
- Perform initial troubleshooting and threat containment.
Daily Operational Security Activities:
- Monitor the ticketing system and security mailbox.
- Respond to phishing/malware, spam reports, and perform site take-downs.
- Assist with general security queries and escalate critical issues.
- Participate in improvement activities and team communications.
Compliance Monitoring:
- Action Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and general compliance alerts.
- Assist with compliance-related queries and actions.
Procedure Maintenance & Improvement:
- Maintain and enhance standard operating procedures.
Communication & Knowledge Sharing:
- Communicate effectively with security, technology, and business teams.
- Provide knowledge transfer and assist with security queries.
Threat Data Collection:
- Collect and document threat data for escalation.
Meetings & Knowledge Uplift:
- Participate in daily operations and monthly service management meetings.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are a plus.
- Proven experience in a similar role, preferably at a managerial level.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
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 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.
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, state or local laws.
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About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.