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 seeking a Endpoint Security & Compliance Engineer to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in attack surface management and security configuration compliance. This role focuses on defining and enforcing secure configuration baselines across enterprise systems. You will work closely with technology teams to ensure compliance with industry security standards. The position requires strong expertise in vulnerability management tools, scripting, and governance frameworks.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
In this role, you will:
· Plan, develop, test, and implement configuration compliance baseline policies aligned with the Secure Configuration Program.
· Collaborate with technology teams to validate security control adherence and remediate non-compliance issues.
· Ensure accurate and consistent vulnerability scanning and reporting across multiple systems and platforms.
· Utilize tools such as Qualys, Symantec, Tanium, Tenable, and similar for vulnerability and compliance assessments.
· Support attack surface management initiatives by identifying and mitigating configuration risks.
· Develop and execute scripts using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Regex to automate compliance checks and reporting.
· Provide system administration support across Unix, Windows, and workstation environments for compliance validation.
· Engage with multiple technology domains simultaneously while maintaining high-quality security standards.
What you need to have to be considered
· 3+ years of experience with vulnerability and configuration compliance tools such as Qualys, Prisma, AppOmni, or Nutanix.
· Strong knowledge (5+ years) of compliance frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks and NIST 800-53 controls.
· Hands-on experience (3+ years) in scripting using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Regex for automation tasks.
· Working knowledge of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) principles and practices.
· Familiarity with system administration across Unix, Windows, or workstation environments.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple security tools and platforms.
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Applications will be accepted until 10 Jun 2026.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $[114,500 - 134,000] 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
· Long-term/Short-term Disability
· Paid Parental Leave
Acerca de nosotros
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) es arquitecto de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que traduce la inversión en inteligencia artificial en valor empresarial real mediante soluciones de IA de stack completo adaptadas a cada cliente. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, los procesos y la ingeniería le permite integrar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan un impacto real en el negocio y mantienen a las grandes empresas globales un paso adelante en un mundo en constante cambio. Para más información, visita www.cognizant.es o síguenos en @cognizant.
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