About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Tech & Cyber Risk Assessment Specialist to join our Cyber, Data, and Security team. This role focuses on enterprise-wide technology risk assessments, identifying control gaps, and driving remediation initiatives across business and technology functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct Technology Risk Assessments including:
- Inherent Risk Assessment
- Residual Risk Assessment
- Control Gap Analysis
- Perform enterprise-wide EUC (End-User Computing) risk assessments
- Use Archer GRC tool for managing and executing risk assessments
- Identify control gaps and recommend effective mitigation strategies
- Track, monitor, and support remediation of identified risks
- Collaborate with stakeholders across Business, Technology, and Risk teams
- Analyze and address thematic enterprise risk issues
- Perform assessments aligned with frameworks such as:
- ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT
- Ensure high-quality documentation including:
- Risk reports
- Findings
- Recommendations
✅ Required Experience
- 4–10 years in:
- Information Security
- Technology Risk Management
- Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
- Hands-on experience in:
- Inherent Risk & Control Gap Assessments
- Strong understanding of:
- Risk Management & Governance principles
- Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
️ Must-Have Skills
- Solid experience in Tech Risk Assessments
- Strong knowledge of Information Security & Risk Governance
- Hands-on expertise with Archer GRC tool
- Proficiency with:
- MS Excel, JIRA, SharePoint, M365 suite
- Strong analytical and communication skills
⭐ Nice-to-Have Skills
- Exposure to regulatory frameworks:
- OSFI, OCC, etc.
- Experience in Financial Services domain
- Experience working with cross-border/global teams
- Certifications (preferred):
- CRISC
- CISSP
- Knowledge of frameworks:
- ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT
Why Join Us?
- Work on enterprise-scale cybersecurity initiatives
- Collaborate with global teams across business and technology
- Opportunity to influence risk posture at an organizational level
- Continuous learning in evolving cyber risk landscape
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.
Additional employment information
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.
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.
