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+ 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.
Applications will be accepted until June 25, 2026.
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.
Über Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) i ist ein Technologiedienstleister und Entwickler von KI-Lösungen. Wir schlagen die Brücke zwischen KI-Investitionen und echtem unternehmerischem Mehrwert, indem wir ganzheitliche Full-Stack-KI-Lösungen für unsere Kunden entwickeln. Mit unserer fundierten Branchen-, Prozess- und Engineering-Expertise integrieren wir die spezifischen Anforderungen von Unternehmen passgenau in Technologiesysteme. So entfalten wir das menschliche Potenzial, erzielen greifbare Ergebnisse und sichern globalen Unternehmen in einer sich rasant wandelnden Welt den entscheidenden Vorsprung. Erfahren Sie mehr unter cognizant.ai oder @cognizant.
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