About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced and strategic Cyber Security (GRC) Architect to join our team at a manager level. The ideal candidate will oversee security monitoring, incident response, compliance, and procedure maintenance. This role requires a proactive leader with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various teams. The role is hybrid, but the candidate must be flexible with working hours as it involves 7x7 monitoring.
Key Responsibilities:
7x7days Security Monitoring & Alerting:
- Monitor the insurance client's environment and global threat landscape using ServiceNow, Splunk Phantom, and other tools.
- Translate security alerts into actionable information.
- Ensure the availability of security sensors and escalate issues as needed.
Incident Response:
- Triage and respond to security events, following documented procedures.
- Analyze alerts and escalate as necessary.
- Correlate logs and threat intelligence to identify potential threats.
- Respond to malware, scam, and phishing alerts.
- Perform initial troubleshooting and threat containment.
Daily Operational Security Activities:
- Monitor the ticketing system and security mailbox.
- Respond to phishing/malware, spam reports, and perform site take-downs.
- Assist with general security queries and escalate critical issues.
- Participate in improvement activities and team communications.
Compliance Monitoring:
- Action Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and general compliance alerts.
- Assist with compliance-related queries and actions.
Procedure Maintenance & Improvement:
- Maintain and enhance standard operating procedures.
Communication & Knowledge Sharing:
- Communicate effectively with security, technology, and business teams.
- Provide knowledge transfer and assist with security queries.
Threat Data Collection:
- Collect and document threat data for escalation.
Meetings & Knowledge Uplift:
- Participate in daily operations and monthly service management meetings.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are a plus.
- Proven experience in a similar role, preferably at a managerial level.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
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 is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
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.