About the role
As a Senior Data Engineer – Container Vulnerability, you will make an impact by designing and managing high-quality vulnerability data pipelines and reporting that enable risk-informed decision making across the enterprise. You will be a valued member of the Threat & Vulnerability Management (TVM) team and work collaboratively with Cybersecurity, Engineering, and Risk stakeholders.
In this role, you will:
- Curate, normalize, and enrich container vulnerability data from multiple sources to support enterprise-wide consumption
- Build and maintain scalable data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and processing of vulnerability data
- Develop and deliver enterprise reporting and dashboards on container security risks and trends
- Analyze vulnerability data to identify patterns, prioritize remediation, and provide actionable risk insights
- Translate technical vulnerability findings into clear, business-relevant communication for stakeholders
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 2–3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, Ontario. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through 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.
What you need to have to be considered
- 6–8 years of experience in cybersecurity, data engineering, or a related field
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience with Python and JavaScript for data processing and automation
- Strong understanding of container security, including vulnerabilities, container images, and orchestration platforms
- Proven experience building and managing data pipelines, ETL processes, and reporting frameworks
- Knowledge of vulnerability management concepts including CVE databases, CVSS scoring, and vulnerability lifecycle management
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and drive insights
These will help you stand out
- Experience working within Threat & Vulnerability Management (TVM) programs
- Expertise in creating enterprise-level dashboards and visualizations (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
- Familiarity with cloud-native and containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker)
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on data quality and accuracy
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present insights to both technical and non-technical audiences
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 and bring fresh perspectives to this role.
We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $ 105,000 - $120,000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Applications will be accepted until June 28, 2026.
Over Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is een bouwer van AI-oplossingen en een leverancier van technologiediensten. Wij slaan de brug tussen AI-investeringen en ondernemingswaarde door het bouwen van full-stack AI-oplossingen voor onze klanten. Onze diepgaande kennis van sectoren, processen en engineering stelt ons in staat om de unieke context van een organisatie te verankeren in technologische systemen. Deze systemen versterken het menselijk potentieel, realiseren tastbare resultaten en geven wereldwijde ondernemingen een voorsprong in een snel veranderende wereld. Ontdek hoe op cognizant.ai of @cognizant.
Aanvullende arbeidsinformatie
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