SM/AD – Zscaler SASE Expert, Corporate Security – Engineering & Platform Operations (Security Engineering & Operations – India – Chennai)
About Corporate Security
Cognizant Corporate Security, a key organization within Cognizant Technology Solutions, is chartered with managing and directing the global enterprise physical and logical security programs. The Corporate Security organization is responsible for the oversight and coordination of security efforts across the company, including information technology, human resources, communications, legal, facilities management and various other groups, and is responsible for identifying security initiatives and standards. Corporate Security drives security compliance and serves as the key organization responsible with helping the business appropriately manage security risks.
Job Description
Cognizant is searching for a talented and experienced Cloud Security professional with substantial experience and thought leadership in design, configure, hardware and software management and operations of Cloud Monitoring & Compliance platforms.
This role will require day-to-day coordination and collaboration with a wide array of IT groups, Information Security teams, and business units to enable/implement/manage a stable and effective SASE – SWG, CASB, SSPM solutions for service delivery.
Candidate must possess the following:
- 15+ years working experience with Cloud security technologies/vendors
- Planning, design, deployment, configuration, integration, and management of zero trust security solutions ZTNA, SASE – SWG, CASB. Preferably experienced in Zscaler ZIA/ZPA/ZDX, Cisco Umbrella.
- Onboarding of the SaaS applications with CASB platform and enforce threat detection/prevention, conditional access, Information Protection, Shadow IT policies.
- Manage the team of Engineers/Managers and run the operations of Zscaler ZTNA deployments
- Strong understanding on multi-tier application architecture and API
- Understand all major facets of cloud risk, including threats, vulnerabilities, and impact
- Support system-based processes (including scenario design, flow mapping)
- Support and coordinate with internal & external stakeholders
- Create the new process design and contribute to solutions prototyping
- Knowledge on Azure AD (Entra ID), Postman, ServiceNow and create workflow on any scripting language would be an added advantage
- Progressive information security experience across 2 or more information security / information technology risk management domains such as but not limited to:
- Cloud Security monitoring
- Network Security
- Host/Endpoint Security
- Application Security
- Data Security
- Incident Response
- Security Monitoring
- Vulnerability Management
- Experience in data collection and representation of KPI and metrics dashboards
- Ability to translate technical risk issues and distill such issues to common IT business leaders and upper management
- Understanding of information risk management frameworks, regulations, data protection guidelines and standards
- Support and provide artifacts as required for internal/external IT audits
- Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with working on global teams across time zones, cultures and languages.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field or equivalent work experience required
- CCSP, CCSK, CISSP, CCIE, or Vendor specific certifications (Zscaler, Palo Alto, Cisco etc) – like Zscaler ZTNA Certifications - ZTCA/ZDTA
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.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high-caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
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.
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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.
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