Job Details:
Expertise in documenting, and analyzing business and technical requirements.
Ability to translate business needs into functional specifications.
Experience with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira or Confluence.
Understanding of multi-factor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO),SAML,OIDC.
Knowledge of security standards.
Ability to work with APIs and understand RESTful services.
Basic understanding of application architecture and integration patterns.
Strong communication skills to work with cross-functional teams, including business, engineering, and security teams.
Experience in facilitating workshops and discussions.
Ability to identify gaps in current solutions and propose improvements.
Analytical mindset to troubleshoot issues and optimize processes.
Good-to-Have Skills:
Hands-on experience with CIAM platforms like Ping Identity, ForgeRock, or Oauth.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their identity services.
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and how CIAM integrates with DevOps workflows.
Awareness of user-centric design principles to enhance customer onboarding and authentication flows.
Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and adaptive authentication.
Familiarity with fraud detection and risk-based authentication.
Basic knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) for automation or integration tasks.
Ability to analyze user behavior and CIAM metrics to improve system performance.
Understanding of CIAM use cases in specific industries
Relevant certifications such as Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM), CISSP, or certifications from CIAM tool vendors.
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in city, province. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
What you need to have to be considered
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These will help you stand out
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Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Total compensation
We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $90000– $125000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- Accommodations: 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.
- AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: 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.
- Inclusion: 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.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
