We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Security Engineer to join our team with varied strengths. As a Senior Cloud Security Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing secure network and cloud environments in Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You will work closely with other IT professionals to assess, plan, and implement security solutions to protect interpersonal assets and ensure the availability and integrity of critical systems and data.
About Cognizant’s CIS Practice:
We support clients to modernize and transform their IT Infrastructure for the digital age. We design, build, optimize and discreetly run multi-cloud environments that support business strategies and integrate seamlessly with the larger technology ecosystem. No matter where customers are on their journey, we can help craft a cloud foundation that engineers their modern business, spurs innovation, scales up digital transformation efforts, and underpins sustainability commitments.
In this role, you will
- Hands on experience working with various Cloud platforms (GCP, Azure & OCI) – GCP is a must with an understanding of native controls suite part of Google.
- Drive Cloud security initiatives around particularly around Prisma Cloud controls into CI/CD workflows, runtime & CSPM.
- Define and enforce policies for secure build and deploy processes across cloud and various enforcement points – (CI/CD, CSPM, Runtime, Gatekeep policies, Azure tenant policies).
- Assess and monitor Kubernetes’ environments for misconfigurations and risks.
- Respond to security alerts and recommend remediation strategies.
- Partner with DevOps and engineering to strengthen security posture across SDLC.
- Strong understanding of cloud-native security concepts, including network security, identity and access management (IAM), container security, vulnerability scanning, threat management, & incident response.
What you’ll need to succeed (required skills)
- Proven hands-on experience in Cloud Security technology & suites with Platforms (GCP- Mandatory), Azure, OCI – GCP & Kubernetes is a must)
- Hands-on experience & expertise with Prisma Cloud suite (Mandatory) with (CSPM & Compute modules) CI/CD pipeline integration and security tooling (SAST, DAST, OSS scanning)
- Strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture (clusters, workloads, RBAC, networking, auto scaling, deployment)
- Familiarity with cloud-native DevOps environments (Azure, OCI & GCP)
At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you only meet the required skills listed. Consider what transferable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you'd be beneficial to this role.
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.
Working arrangements
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 4 days a week in a client office at Brampton, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
Note: 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.
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.