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CyberSecurity Architect - CNI

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Hiring: Cybersecurity Experts !!

Job Summary

This role involves designing and implementing robust cybersecurity solutions for Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environments. The CyberSecurity Architect will focus on incident management and leveraging Palo Alto Prisma technologies to ensure secure and resilient systems. The position requires a hybrid work model with no travel obligations.


Responsibilities

  • Design and implement advanced cybersecurity architectures tailored for Critical National Infrastructure environments to ensure system resilience and security.
  • Oversee incident management processes ensuring timely identification containment and resolution of cybersecurity threats.
  • Provide expertise in deploying and managing Palo Alto Prisma solutions to enhance cloud security and compliance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies that align with organizational goals.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive security policies and procedures to address evolving threats and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct regular security audits and assessments to validate the effectiveness of implemented solutions and identify areas for improvement.
  • Lead efforts to integrate security measures into the development lifecycle ensuring secure design principles are adhered to.
  • Monitor and analyze security events to proactively identify potential risks and implement preventive measures.
  • Provide training and guidance to teams on best practices for incident management and the use of Palo Alto Prisma technologies.
  • Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity trends and technologies to continuously enhance the organizations security posture.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment between cybersecurity strategies and business objectives.
  • Develop detailed documentation for security architectures incident response plans and system configurations.
  • Support the organization in achieving compliance with relevant cybersecurity standards and frameworks.


Qualifications

  • Possess strong expertise in incident management including identifying containing and resolving security incidents effectively.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in deploying and managing Palo Alto Prisma technologies to secure cloud environments.
  • Have a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles frameworks and best practices for Critical National Infrastructure.
  • Exhibit excellent analytical skills to assess vulnerabilities and recommend actionable solutions.
  • Showcase ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex security concepts clearly.
  • Hold a proven track record of designing and implementing robust security architectures for large-scale systems.
  • Display knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to cybersecurity.
  • Demonstrate capability to conduct security audits and assessments to ensure system integrity.
  • Possess strong documentation skills for creating detailed security policies and incident response plans.
  • Exhibit commitment to staying updated on emerging cybersecurity trends and technologies.
  • Have experience in integrating security measures into development lifecycles for secure system design.
  • Show ability to provide training and guidance on cybersecurity tools and practices.

About Cognizant: 
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional employment information
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.

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