Network Security Engineer

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?

About the job

Network Security Engineer

Role and Responsibilities:

• The Network Security Engineer will be responsible for managing security platforms across multiple environments; technologies include Web Proxy, WAF, IPS, and Email Security Solutions.
• Participate in rotation schedule to provide On-Call Support and perform Root Cause Analysis
• Perform time sensitive activities such as Block IoCs on managed tools
• Execute Change Requests within defined SLAs
• Collaborate with IT groups, Information Security teams, business units, vendors and client delivery teams for projects, integrations, deployments, remediation, and troubleshooting
• Platform management including maintenance, policy reviews, health checks
• Troubleshoot block events, failed email delivery, failed network and application connectivity, false positives, exceptions, resource utilization and performance issues
• Active participation in maturing of core security controls
• Monitor, manage and tune core network security controls.
• Develop, and deliver time sensitive security and compliance metrics and reports
• Develop and maintain documentation such as Use Cases, Standard Operating Procedures, Job Aids, Knowledgebase Articles, User Guides, and Training Material
• Monitor multiple ticketing systems and take ownership of service requests end to end
• Adhere to Corporate Security Standards and Internal Processes and Procedures
• Gather evidence for time sensitive Internal/External Audits and Assessments
  
  

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Must possess a Strong Work Ethic, Sense of Urgency, Strong Initiative, and be a Self-Starter
• 8-10 years of progressive experience in information technology and 4-5 years of progressive information security experience across 2 or more of the following technologies:
  • Web Proxy
  • Email Security
  • WAF
  • IDS/IPS
• Understand how Web Proxy works, including whitelisting, URL Categorization, SSL Decryption, common ports, agent troubleshooting
• Understand how Email Delivery works and Email Security concepts, including encryption, common ports, DNS, SPF, DKIM, etc.
• Understand how WAF works and knowledge of Application Security concepts, including OWASP, Secure SDLF, Policy Enforcement, and Attack Signatures
• Ability to identify security risks and weaknesses and provide security mitigation and remediation recommendations
• Excellent technical aptitude, resourcefulness, critical thinking, troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding of security best practices and industry standards
• Experience building, configuring, tuning and deploying these solutions is preferred: IDS/IPS, Web Proxy, Email Security (MTAs), WAF
• Experience in large enterprise, working with global teams across multiple time zones, cultures and languages is preferred
• Deep understanding of Computing and Networking concepts and protocols such as TCP/IP, LAN, WAN, WiFi, routing, subnetting, DNS, Client/Server communications, and PKI is preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulatory requirements and HITRUST is preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field preferred
• GIAC, CISSP, CISM, or other relevant information security industry recognized certifications preferred.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO, and PCI preferred
• Healthcare experience preferred
• Project Management skills a plus
• Experience with Automation is plus

À propos de Cognizant 
Cognizant (NASDAQ : CTSH) est un AI Builder et une entreprise de services numériques (ESN) élaborant des solutions complètes d’IA maximisant les investissements pour des résultats concrets. Sa profonde expertise des métiers, des processus et des technologies lui permet d’intégrer dans les systèmes technologiques le contexte unique de chaque organisation de l’ingénierie à la production à l’échelle. Son objectif : améliorer l’efficacité des équipes, créer de la valeur et permettre aux grandes entreprises de rester performantes dans un monde qui évolue rapidement. Pour en savoir plus : cognizant.ai ou @cognizant. 

Renseignments suppplémentaires sur l'emploi
Les informations relatives à la rémunération du poste à pourvoir dépendent de la date de publication de l’offre de poste. Cognizant se réserve le droit de modifier ces informations à tout moment, sous réserve des lois applicables.

Cognizant est un employeur soucieux de l'égalité des chances entre candidats. Votre candidature sera étudiée indépendamment de votre race, couleur, sexe, religion, croyances, orientation sexuelle, identité de genre, origine, handicap, informations génétiques, grossesse, statut d'ancien militaire ou de toute autre critère jugé discriminant par les lois européennes ou françaises.

Vous êtes porteur d'un handicap, vous pouvez-nous contacter par courriel [email protected] si vous souhaitez préciser les aménagements nécessaires pour le poste ou les entretiens à venir.

Les candidats peuvent être invités à participer à des entretiens en face à face ou par vidéoconférence. En outre, les candidats peuvent être amenés à présenter une carte d'identité valide lors de chaque entretien.