DLP Monitoring Senior Associate

About Cognizant Corporate

About the Role

In This Role, You Will:

• Lead monitoring and investigation of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) incidents generated through Zscaler DLP and related security technologies.
• Assess potential data exfiltration events and perform risk-based analysis to determine business impact.
• Validate true positive and false positive DLP alerts and recommend appropriate remediation actions.
• Investigate incidents involving PHI, PII, ePHI, clinical trial data, patient information, intellectual property, and research data.
• Partner with Security, Privacy, Compliance, Legal, and Business teams to coordinate incident response, support audits, and ensure adherence to healthcare data protection requirements.
• Embrace our vibrant culture by striving for excellence, focusing on meaningful outcomes, collaborating effectively, prioritizing quality, remaining curious, and continuously learning.

What You Must Have to Be Considered

• 7-10 years of experience in Cyber Security, Information Security, Data Privacy, or Data Loss Prevention.
• Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience investigating and monitoring DLP incidents using Zscaler DLP or comparable DLP technologies.
• Experience supporting Healthcare, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Clinical Research, or related regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA Privacy Rule, HIPAA Security Rule, PHI, ePHI, GDPR Personal Data, and Special Category Data.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, and remediation tracking.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 security technologies including SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, and Exchange Online.
• Strong understanding of data classification, information protection, and cloud security fundamentals.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A strong sense of ownership, desire to create meaningful outcomes, and passion for work that serves a greater good for customers, communities, or global challenges.
• The embodiment of Cognizant’s Values of: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do The Right Thing, and Own It.

These Will Help You Succeed

• CISSP certification.
• CISM certification.
• HCISPP certification.
• CCSP certification.
• GDPR privacy-related certifications.
• Zscaler certifications.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research organizations.
• Strong knowledge of cross-border data transfer requirements, data minimization principles, and data retention requirements.

Work Model – Remote

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until October 1, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $85,000 - $95,000, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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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