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.
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000+ associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
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.
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, state or local laws.
Disclaimer:
Compensation 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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.