The Company
Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 350,000 employees as of January 2024. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.
Cognizant Consulting
At Cognizant, our consultants orchestrate the capabilities to truly change the game across strategy, design, technology and industry/functional knowledge to deliver insight at speed and solutions at scale. Our consulting services elevate the unique abilities and business aspirations of customers and employees and build relationships based on trust and value.
Water Utilities Consulting
With the arrival of AMP8 and recent market developments, Water Utilities in the UK have embarked on a transformation journey that focuses on sustainability (fewer pollution incidents, green energy powered water treatment etc.), reliable infrastructure(fewer flooding incidents, leakages etc.), customer centricity (affordable bills, enhanced customer experience), social responsibility(support for vulnerable customers), and most importantly disruption from innovative competitors entering the marketplace.
Cognizant has multiple engagements with water utilities in the UK where we are utilising our capabilities in data science and digital enablement to help them lead this transformation through new offerings, solutions and innovative business models that are aligned to the market trends and regulatory commitments. We are looking for experienced business analysts/consultants/product owners who are passionate about making a difference for our clients in the energy and utilities domain. This is an opportunity for being at the forefront of the transformation journey working with the best minds in the energy and utilities domain at Cognizant.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Business Analyst with expertise in Operational Technology (OT) and Cybersecurity within heavy asset industries (e.g., utilities, manufacturing, oil & gas, transportation, mining). The ideal candidate will support cybersecurity initiatives for OT environments, ensuring compliance, risk management, and secure integration of industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, and IoT. This role requires strong analytical, technical, and stakeholder management skills to enhance OT security while aligning with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Analysis & Cybersecurity Strategy
- Gather and document business and technical requirements for OT cybersecurity projects.
- Analyze current OT security controls, risks, and vulnerabilities to identify areas for improvement.
- Support the implementation of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, IEC 62443, NERC CIP, ISO 27001) for industrial environments.
- Assist in defining security policies, procedures, and governance models for OT networks and assets.
Operational Technology (OT) Security & Risk Management
- Work with IT, OT, and security teams to ensure secure deployment of SCADA, ICS, and IIoT solutions.
- Support network segmentation, zero-trust architecture, and intrusion detection strategies for OT environments.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity and operations teams on threat monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management.
- Assist in risk assessments, penetration testing, and compliance audits for industrial networks.
Technology Integration & Compliance
- Work with stakeholders to integrate EAM/CMMS, SCADA, and industrial automation systems with cybersecurity controls.
- Support projects related to secure remote access, identity & access management (IAM), and anomaly detection for OT environments.
- Ensure OT systems comply with industry regulations such as NERC CIP, ISA/IEC 62443, GDPR, or CISA guidelines.
- Assist in vendor risk management and the evaluation of cybersecurity solutions for OT environments.
Data Analytics & Reporting
- Develop dashboards and reports on OT security performance, incident trends, and compliance status.
- Analyze OT cybersecurity logs and events to identify potential threats or vulnerabilities.
- Provide insights on security best practices, asset inventory management, and risk mitigation strategies.
Desirable skills and experience
- Experience as a Business Analyst in OT cybersecurity, industrial automation, or IT security within heavy asset industries.
- Strong understanding of SCADA, ICS, DCS, PLCs, and industrial networking protocols (Modbus, OPC, DNP3, etc.).
- Experience with cybersecurity risk assessments, NIST CSF, IEC 62443, or similar frameworks.
- Proficiency in business process mapping, requirements gathering, and stakeholder management.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity tools such as SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security.
- Familiarity with cloud security, IoT security, and secure OT-IT convergence.
Preferred:
- Certifications such as GICSP, CISSP, CISM, CISA, or ISA/IEC 62443.
- Experience with OT penetration testing, threat hunting, or incident response.
- Knowledge of AI/ML-based cybersecurity solutions and anomaly detection for OT environments.
- Understanding of regulatory compliance in energy, utilities, or critical infrastructure sectors.
La comunidad de Cognizant:
Somos un equipo de alto calibre que se aprecia y se apoya mutuamente. Nuestra gente defiende un lugar de trabajo enérgico, colaborativo e inclusivo donde todos puedan prosperar.
- Cognizant es una comunidad global con más de 300.000 asociados en todo el mundo.
- No solo soñamos con una mejor manera, sino que la hacemos realidad.
- Cuidamos a nuestra gente, clientes, empresas, comunidades y el clima haciendo lo correcto.
- Fomentamos un entorno innovador en el que puedes construir la trayectoria profesional adecuada para ti.
Sobre nosotros:
Cognizant es una de las principales empresas de servicios profesionales del mundo, transformando los modelos comerciales, operativos y tecnológicos de los clientes para la era digital. Nuestro enfoque consultivo único basado en la industria ayuda a los clientes a visualizar, construir y ejecutar negocios más innovadores y eficientes. Con sede en los Estados Unidos, Cognizant (miembro del NASDAQ-100 y uno de los Mejores Empleadores Mundiales de Forbes 2024) figura constantemente entre las empresas más admiradas del mundo. Descubre cómo Cognizant ayuda a los clientes a liderar con lo digital en nuestro sitio
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