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
We are looking for an experienced Business Systems Analyst (BSA) with strong expertise in Information System Security. The ideal candidate will work closely with security, architecture, and engineering teams to translate security and compliance needs into actionable system requirements. Experience with IAM tools and Agile methodologies is essential.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
In this role, you will:
· Gather, analyze, and document business and security requirements from stakeholders.
· Translate security needs into functional specifications, workflows, epics, and user stories.
· Support implementation and enhancement of Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, especially SailPoint IdentityIQ.
· Collaborate with Security Architecture teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise security standards.
· Conduct impact analysis for security-related changes and system enhancements.
· Participate in Agile ceremonies (Scrum/Kanban), including backlog grooming and sprint planning.
· Ensure compliance with Information Security standards and regulatory requirements.
· Support QA and UAT by defining acceptance criteria and validating implemented security controls.
· Develop clear documentation such as process flows, requirement specs, and risk assessments.
What you need to have to be considered
· 4-6 years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst, focused on Information System Security.
· Strong knowledge of Information Security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC2, IAM governance).
· Proven ability to document and translate security requirements into system-level specifications.
· Hands-on experience writing user stories, epics, acceptance criteria, and process documentation.
· Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum and Kanban).
· Practical experience with SailPoint IdentityIQ or other IAM platforms.
· Understanding of core security architecture components: authentication, authorization, RBAC/ABAC, SSO, MFA, identity lifecycle.
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.