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
Cognizant is seeking a GRC Specialist (Risk Project Manager) to support information risk and control assurance initiatives within complex technology environments. This role is responsible for managing risk-related projects, coordinating control testing activities, supporting audits, and working closely with application and technology teams to remediate identified issues. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in Information Risk Management and Audit standards, combined with proven project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
In this role, you will:
Manage and coordinate risk and compliance projects across technology and application landscapes
Define and manage project scope, requirements, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business and risk objectives
Perform and oversee IT and security control testing, including documentation of results and identification of gaps
Partner with application, infrastructure, and security teams to remediate control deficiencies and risk issues
Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate project risks, driving timely issue resolution
Support internal and external audits, including evidence collection, audit response coordination, and issue tracking
Maintain accurate risk, control, and audit records using ServiceNow (SNOW) – Audit Management Module
Communicate project status, risks, and findings effectively to stakeholders and leadership
What you need to have to be considered
· Experience in Information Risk Management (IRM) and audit-related activities
· Hands-on experience with:
o Control Testing
o Risk Management
o Control Implementation
o Issue remediation and tracking
· Familiarity with security architecture concepts and control compliance
· Experience managing project deliverables within a technology landscape
· Experience with ServiceNow (SNOW), specifically the Audit Management Module, is highly desirable
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Applications will be accepted until 19 May 2025.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $[100,000 - 115,000] 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.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
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.
