About Cognizant Corporate
Cognizant Corporate is a global community united by a shared purpose: to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to excellence and driven by outcomes that matter. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, and our forward-thinking mindset fuels continuous learning, innovation, and growth.
At Cognizant, careers transcend titles. We empower our people to think strategically, inspire others, and lead with purpose – always guided by our core values. Join us in shaping future of business. Could you be the one to make a difference?
The Red Team Analyst (3–5 years experience) supports offensive and collaborative security operations to emulate adversary behaviors and strengthen enterprise cyber defense. The analyst conducts red team engagements, assists with purple team exercises, supports threat-driven testing, and develops tabletop training for IT and Security Operations. Red team team activities are driven by threat intelligence, active threat hunts, vulnerability analysis, and emerging zero-day threats.
Role Collaboration:
This role is part of the Security Operations group and collaborates across all IT functions, as well as with Governance and Security Engineering. The analyst executes adversary simulations, collaborates with detection teams, contributes to threat hunting efforts, and helps develop cyber readiness through training and scenario-based exercises.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Execute targeted red team engagements and adversary emulations.
• Utilize Kali Linux, Parrot OS, Metasploit, Nmap, BloodHound, Burp Suite, CyberChef, Maltego, and exploitation frameworks.
• Conduct web application testing and assist in penetration testing activities.
• Operate adversary simulation tools such as MITRE Caldera, Atomic Red Team, Metta, and Infection Monkey.
• Participate in purple team exercises with SOC analysts and detection engineering.
• Align offensive testing with threat hunts, threat intelligence, and zero-day vulnerability analysis.
• Develop tabletop training for IT support groups, SOC analysts, and incident responders.
• Document attack paths, findings, and recommended mitigations.
• Collaborate with MISP, MSIP, and intelligence sources to design realistic attack scenarios.
• Support Security Operation and Security engineering teams in validating detections and improving visibility.
Preferred Qualifications:
3–5 years in red teaming, penetration testing, offensive security, or purple team support.
• Hands-on experience with Kali Linux, Parrot OS, Metasploit, Nmap, BloodHound, CyberChef, Burp Suite, and exploitation frameworks.
• Experience using MITRE Caldera, Atomic Red Team, Metta, and Infection Monkey.
• Familiarity with SOAR platforms and SIEM/SOC operations.
• Ability to develop and deliver tabletop exercises.
• Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, adversary behavior, and TTP analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication for training and reporting.
• Certifications: eJPT, PNPT, OSCP, CRTP, Security+.
• Experience with purple team collaboration and detection tuning.
• Exposure to scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Familiarity with cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Experience working with MISP or structured threat intelligence workflows.
Preferred Skills:
• Offensive security and adversary emulation
• Threat hunting alignment and analytical reasoning
• Clear communication and documentation
• Collaboration across SOC, IT, governance, and engineering
• Training and facilitation skills
• Tool proficiency across red/purple team operations
KPIs:
• Improved SOC detections from purple team activities.
• Documented reduction in attack paths and misconfigurations.
• Delivery of high-quality tabletop training sessions.
• Alignment of red team results with threat hunts and intel priorities.
• Increased readiness against active threats and zero-day scenarios.
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 3 days a week in our office in Blue Ash, Ohio. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. 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.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until April 12, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $90,000 - $105,000, 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
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
US Citiznship required due to contracxt and clearance requirements.
Ce que nous offrons
- La possibilité d’avoir une carrière avec un impact. Ici, vous avez la possibilité de partager vos idées transformatrices pour aider notre entreprise et nos clients à améliorer le quotidien de tous.
- Prenez votre carrière en main grâce à notre écosystème d'apprentissage et de développement. Et lorsque vos ambitions changent ou que nous vous offrons de nouvelles occasions, nous vous aidons à pivoter en vous proposant des formations et des conseils pour trouver des postes qui pourraient mieux vous convenir.
- L’occasion de s'épanouir au sein d’une communauté diversifiée. Nous célébrons les expériences et perspectives d’autrui et encourageons un sentiment d'appartenance à travers nos groupes d'affinité et nos initiatives en matière de diversité et d'inclusion.
- Rémunération compétitive qui comprend un salaire concurrentiel et une pension avec des contributions équivalentes.
- Des prestations de soins de santé et financières flexibles pour vous soutenir, ainsi que vos personnes à charge admissibles, dès le premier jour au travail.
- Une vraie conciliation travail-vie personnelle. Nous offrons des vacances, des modalités de travail flexibles, des occasions de bénévolat, des événements sociaux et bien d’autres afin que vous puissiez être au mieux.
À propos de nous
Cognizant (NASDAQ : CTSH) est un concepteur d’IA et un fournisseur de services technologiques. Avec notre gamme de solutions IA full-stack, nous accompagnons nos clients au carrefour de l’investissement dans l’IA et de la valeur ajoutée. Notre grande expertise sectorielle, des processus et de l’ingénierie nous permet de convertir le contexte propre à chaque entreprise en systèmes technologiques amplificateurs du potentiel humain, générateurs de résultats tangibles et garants de l’avantage des acteurs internationaux dans un monde en constante évolution. Découvrez notre méthode sur www.cognizant.com ou suivez @cognizant.
Renseignments suppplémentaires sur l'emploi
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